Assistant Accountant

Pilgrim's Europe; Dungannon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in Dungannon is seeking an Assistant Accountant to provide high-quality accounting services. The candidate will prepare management accounts, ensure compliance, and support budgeting processes. Required skills include strong analytical abilities, accounting experience, and proficiency in Excel. This full-time position is office-based, offering competitive salary and excellent benefits, including healthcare and holiday entitlements.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

33 holiday days

Free onsite parking

Discounted staff shopping

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Qualifications

• Demonstrated accounting experience in a professional environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and conflicting demands effectively.
• Proficient in advanced Microsoft Excel functions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and report weekly and monthly management accounts.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and SOX compliance.
• Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting.

Skills

Excellent numeracy skills

Strong analytical ability

Excellent communication skills

Self-motivated

Team-player mentality

Education

Part Qualified Accountant or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP / ERP System

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Accountant

Location: Dungannon, Northern Ireland

Purpose of the Role

The Assistant Accountant will be responsible for providing a high quality, professional and responsive first class Accounting Service delivering effectively to Business partners across the Agri Poultry Business Unit in accordance with financial regulations, Group policies, procedures and best practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation and timely reporting of weekly and monthly management accounts
• P&L Reporting including variances against standard and budget
• Monthly balance sheet reconciliation
• Monthly SOX compliance
• Reporting of weekly KPI information
• Assisting in the preparation of annual budget
• Assisting in the preparation of monthly / quarterly forecasting
• Other data analysis across operational areas and updating of monthly trackers
• Financial support to Operational Managers, General Managers and Finance Managers in relation to weekly / monthly accounts or other ad hoc items
• Identify and implement continuous improvement projects

Skills & Experience Required

• Part Qualified Accountant, or qualified by experience with a sound technical financial understanding
• Excellent numeracy and computer literacy skills (data input, Excel, Microsoft Word)
• Proven Accounting Experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills at all levels
• Strong financial processes and systems experience
• Strong analytical ability with a keen attention to detail
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills and performs well under pressure
• Self‑motivated and able to work independently
• A team‑player who thrives in a collaborative environment

Desirable

• Proven knowledge of advanced Microsoft Excel functions (V/H/X Lookups, INDEX / MATCH, Pivot tables)
• Experience of using SAP / ERP System.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary
• Excellent healthcare benefits, including access to a 24/7 GP service and physio sessions.
• 33 holiday days each year (25 days flexible booking with 8 bank holidays). Additionally we offer a holiday purchase scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Discounted staff shopping as well as a range of discounts across Rushmere shopping centre
• Free will writing service
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Please note:

This role is fully office-based with no hybrid or remote working options.

The Company

Pilgrim's Europe produces some of the best‑known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own‑label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets.

Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products.

Across Pilgrim's Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrim's Europe team are based in our Pilgrim's UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim's Food Masters and Pilgrim's Shared Services businesses.

What We'll Bring to the Table

• Competitive Salary
• Competitive Holiday Entitlement
• Pension Contribution
• Family Friendly Policies
• Learning and Development OpportunitiesLife Assurance

Our Values

• Determination
• Simplicity
• Availability
• Humility
• Discipline
• Sincerity
• Ownership