Assistant Accountant

Quorn Foods; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global food company in Leeds seeks an Assistant Accountant to support the Commercial Finance function. The role involves maintaining financial records, generating forecasts, and collaborating with multiple teams. Ideal candidates are currently studying towards an accountancy qualification and possess strong analytical skills with proficiency in SAP and Excel. This position offers a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements, including remote work as needed. Passion for sustainable products is a plus.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Study Support

25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Pension and Life Assurance Schemes

Employee Assistance Programmes

Health & Wellbeing support

Free Quorn products on-site

Qualifications

• Background in an accounting position, comfortable in reporting and data analysis.
• Currently studying a professional accountancy qualification.
• Experience in a manufacturing organization preferred.
• Excellent analysis/system skills with proficiency in Excel.
• Strong communication skills to work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support by delivering timely financial information and analysis.
• Maintain accurate records within business systems such as SAP.
• Generate monthly forecasts and annual budgets.
• Provide analysis of promotional investment to maximize returns.
• Collaborate with finance and commercial managers across business units.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

SAP proficiency

Excel proficiency

Education

Studying towards ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

Quorn Foods are currently recruiting for an Assistant Accountant to support our Commercial Finance function.

Responsibilities

Reporting to our Finance Business Partner for UK Retail, you will provide day-to-day support by delivering timely, accurate and robust financial information/analysis to inform their decision‑making processes.

Typically, you will maintain accurate financial records within business systems such as SAP, whilst generating fully development monthly forecasts and annual budgets principally across commercial investment and SG&A. You will also provide pre & post analysis of promotional investment which ensures activity aligns to guidelines and maximizes return for the business function.

This role will have access to other areas of finance and commercial managers across the UK Retail business unit, and provides excellent development opportunities for a self‑starter with an inquisitive and challenging mindset. The role will require attendance across Stokesley/Leeds sites as appropriate to support the finance and commercial leadership teams. Typically, you will be based on‑site 2-3 days per week with flexibility to work remotely when required.

Qualifications

• Presentable background in an accounting position within industry, comfortable in reporting, data analysis and assisting in the production of management accounts
• Be currently studying towards a professional accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• Ideally present a background of working in a manufacturing organisation previously
• Excellent analysis/system skills with confidence to report from SAP, along with a high level of proficiency in Excel
• Excellent communication skills with ability to work with a variety of colleagues at different levels across the
• A passion for healthy, sustainable products which are better for our consumers and the planet - you don't have to be a vegetarian to work for Quorn!

Benefits

A Competitive Salary

• Study Support
• 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays (plus the option to buy or sell up to 5 days per year!)
• Generous Pension and Life Assurance Schemes
• Employee Assistance Programmes (we're a Gold Sponsor of GroceryAid along with our own internal Wellbeing Champions)
• Health & Wellbeing support with Digital GP services, free flu jabs, eye tests and discounted gym memberships
• Free Quorn products on‑site to take home and share with your friends and family!

About Quorn

Quorn is a global company led by a clear purpose and ambition. By 2030, we will be a Net +positive business with 8 billion servings of our amazing Quorn & Cauldron products being consumed across the world.

At Quorn, we have a simple message, to create an inspiring range of irresistibly tasty meals which are not only great for you and your family, but for the planet and generations to come.

It is our collective differences that make Quorn special. Our heritage speaks to this, as pioneers of meat alternative products, we choose to embrace a different path which sets us apart.

We are committed to four core values which make us who we are. We are 'Stronger Together', we aim to 'Make Lives Better', we 'Think Big & Act With Courage' and we 'Strive To Be The Best'.

Quorn is committed to promoting diversity across our workforce. We are dedicated to attracting and developing talent, empowered through an inclusive culture. Our backgrounds, experiences and ideas are all valued so we can foster an environment where our differences make us 'Stronger Together'.