Assistant Financial Accountant

JR United Kingdom; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in the food industry is seeking an Assistant Financial Accountant in Colchester. The successful candidate will provide accounting support, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial reporting. This role is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment, with flexible working hours and a commitment to professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Working from home (hybrid working)

Subsidised staff canteen

Opportunity for learning and development

Qualifications

• Desirable: Accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/ACMA).
• Approximately 3 years’ experience in financial/management accounting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support timely submission of financial and management accounting.
• Ensure compliance with fiscal and statutory requirements.
• Prepare monthly and yearly management accounts.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Collaboration

Excel Skills

Education

Accountancy Qualification (ACA/ACCA/ACMA)

Tools

JD Edwards

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colchester, United Kingdom

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

As one of the world’s leading manufacturers of collagen products for the food industry supplying high quality edible films and coatings o over 1,000 customers in more than 100 countries, our teams are the most important driver of our continued success. You will be familiar with our product ranges which are primarily used by customers in the production of sausage and meat products, however, our aspirations reach way beyond our current products and services, and appeal to our natural curiosity to improve what we do.

We are committed to the pursuit of better. The constant pursuit of what is next, what is needed, what is possible now, and in the future. And we want you to grow with us – ignite your curiosity and your commitment to your career with us.

Purpose of role

This is an exciting role for an Assistant Financial Accountant who enjoys working independently in a fast paced environment.

As part of the R2R function within the Global Business Services team, you will provide support to the GBS Financial Accountants to ensure all the financial, management, statutory accounting, tax, and reporting for the Devro Group of companies meet both internal and external requirements. Although your main responsibility will be to support a specific entity/region, you will also be expected to provide support across the full GBS R2R team when required.

This role requires flexible working hours during key finance deadline periods e.g. month-end and year-end.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting the GBS Financial Accountants in the timely and accurate submission of all statutory financial and management accounting and reporting for the Devro Group according to Devro reporting and legal deadlines
• Supporting all fiscal and tax compliance reporting and submissions according to local requirements
• Provide support for the periodic cash flow forecasts
• Supporting both internal and external audits including review of internal controls and policies Supporting process improvements across the team
• Ensure the fiscal and statutory requirements for the Devro Group are observed for the company to be compliant with local legislation
• Month-end/year-end reporting for the Devro Group including completing monthly management accounts, operating expenses, group projects, exceptional items, taxation and miscellaneous income and expense
• Working together with the GBS teams to ensure all I2C and P2P processes and sub ledgers for the Devro Group are accurately reported to have an efficient period close process
• Communicate on a regular basis with site leadership and group finance
• Develop and maintain accounting principles, practices, and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements
• Protects company assets by enforcing controls and company policies
• Ensures all Balance Sheet reconciliations are completed on a monthly basis
• Pro-actively support the communication of deviations from expected financial performance
• Drive best practice across the R2R team globally and across the business
• Provide support on any ad-hoc reporting and analysis requested by the Devro businesses

About you

• An accountancy qualification is desirable e.g. working towards ACA/ACCA/ACMA is advantageous
• Approximately 3 years’ experience working in a fast paced financial/management accounting function is desirable
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to re-prioritise, organise and manage own workload with commitment to meeting financial deadlines
• Can work independently and work on own initiative
• Be a collaborative team-player
• Possess excellent people skills
• IT literate with Excel skills and finance system experience is essential, preferably JD Edwards

What do we offer

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Working from home (hybrid working)
• Subsidised staff canteen
• Opportunity for learning and development