Accounts Assistant

Acu-IT.net; Telford; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company in Telford seeks an enthusiastic Accounts Assistant to join its finance team. The ideal candidate is pursuing AAT qualifications and has intermediate Excel skills. Key responsibilities include handling banking duties, preparing balance sheet data, and assisting with VAT returns. This role offers a hybrid working model and excellent benefits, including a generous annual bonus and opportunities for career progression. Apply now to embark on a rewarding finance career with a committed team.

Benefits

Generous annual bonus

Health Care Cash Plan

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave

Pension Employer Contribution Scheme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Must be studying towards AAT and eager to gain finance experience.
• Intermediate Excel skills are essential for this role.
• Previous experience with SAP is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily banking duties and oversee bank reconciliations.
• Prepare balance sheet data and VAT return data.
• Assist in month end and year end processes.

Skills

AAT Level 2 (commenced minimum)

Excel skills - intermediate level

SAP experience preferable

Persistent, resourceful, self-motivated

Education

Studying towards AAT

Tools

SAP

Job description

Who We Are

We're Mller UK & Ireland, a family-run dairy business and we're experts at what we do. Dairy is a key part of a healthy and balanced diet and we're super proud to help meet the nutritional needs of millions of people, every, single, day. To do this, our business has been split into these key areas. Mller Milk & Ingredients (MMI), Mller Yogurt & Desserts (MYD), and Mller Milk & Ingredients Distribution (MMID). MMI is all about producing milk, cream, butter, milk drinks, and dairy ingredients from 1,300 British. MYD is the team behind favourites like Mller Corner, Mller Light, Mller Rice, and more - putting smiles on faces with every spoonful. And MMID? They're the logistics legends, delivering over 1 billion litres of milk every year to more than 5,500 locations across the UK, making sure everything flows smoothly from farm to fridge. Together, we're growing fast, powered by passionate people who care about quality, sustainability, and making every day delicious.

Why Mller?

Milk flows through everything at Mller - from farm to factory to fridge. But the true impact comes from our people, in each and every corner of the business, working hard and as a team to put smiles on faces everywhere, making each day delicious for our shoppers. As the UK's most popular dairy brand, we're always striving to make a real difference for our planet, our partners and our people, making sure we're helping to create a more sustainable dairy future. We're growing to keep up with the millions of people reaching for our branded and private label products on shelves everywhere. Join a culture full of pace that's bold and entrepreneurial, with opportunities that are yours for the taking - and even enjoy every benefit and bonus to sweeten the deal.

We're recruiting ...AccountsAssistant

Are you ready to unleash your potential and build an exciting career in finance with Britain's most chosen dairy brand? Mller UK & Ireland, part of the renowned Unternehmensgruppe Theo Mller, invites you to apply for our Accounts Assistant position based at our Telford offices.

With over 26,000 employees across Europe and a long-standing commitment to excellence, Mller is a family-owned business known for its dedication to quality, innovation, and growth. In the UK alone, we produce a wide range of leading branded and private-label dairy products, from yogurts and desserts to butter and flavoured milk. As a major food and dairy manufacturer, we're driven by a bold vision and a commitment to empower our people to excel. At Mller, we embrace courage, promote forward-thinking, and believe that our greatest strength lies in our people. Joining us means embarking on a journey where your personal drive is valued, and your career is nurtured. The ideal candidate for the role of Accounts Assistant would be studying towards AAT and looking to gain valuable experience in a busy Finance Team.

A 'Hybrid' working model applies with 3 days per week on site.

Key responsibilities

• Daily banking duties including bank reconciliations.
• Balance sheet data preparation.
• Prepare VAT return data.
• Preparation and posting of journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Assisting with month end and year end processes.
• Inter Company recharges and reconciliations.
• Providing information to external auditors as required.
• Extensive use of Excel spreadsheets.
• Reconciling and processing Payroll journals.

Key Skills & Experience

• AAT Level 2 (commenced minimum).
• Excel skills - intermediate level.
• SAP experience preferable.
• Must be able to think clearly, deliver quickly and accurately.
• Persistent, resourceful, self-motivated and be able to work to deadlines.

Benefits for the role

Generous annual bonus, 2x Life Assurance policy, Health Care Cash Plan, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising with service), Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Family Leave, Enhanced Bereavement Leave, Pension Employer Contribution Scheme (matched up to 8%), Exclusive access to Mller Rewards, offering a variety of online and in-store discounts, Business Supplied IT Equipment, Career Progression and Development Opportunities and Free parking.

The Process

If you have the skills and experience in the above areas and would like to be considered for this role, please apply at www.mullercareers.co.uk

Contact Details

F.A.O. UK Recruitment, Mller UK & Ireland, Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3SQ

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Sustainable Agriculture, Agriculture