Assistant Site Accountant

pladis Foods Limited; Halifax; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global confectionery company in Halifax is seeking an Assistant Site Accountant to provide vital support to the site Finance Manager. The role includes budgeting, financial analysis, and collaboration with various stakeholders. Candidates with FMCG experience and strong analytical skills are encouraged to apply. Join a team dedicated to delivering quality products and services.

Qualifications

• Desirable costing experience.
• Experience across financial reporting and control.
• Ability to work under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support site Finance Manager in budgeting processes.
• Conduct standard product costing ownership.
• Ensure compliance with accounting procedures.

Skills

Previous experience in an FMCG / manufacturing finance role

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Good knowledge of Microsoft Office

Tools

ERP systems (SAP, JD Edwards)

Job description

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Assistant Site Accountant

Apply locations Halifax time type Full time posted on Posted 8 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: August 21, 2025 (6 days left to apply) job requisition id JR28008

Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.

As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.

To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led , resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility , we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact

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What will this role achieve?

This role will be key to providing vital support to the Site Leadership team, in particular the site Finance Manager, and enabling the day-to-day performance within this strategic site.

As the Assistant Site Accountant, you will provide vital support to the site Finance Manager in a range of areas, including the preparation of quarterly forecasts / budgets and performance reporting.

The role will involve working closely with a wide range of cross-functional stakeholders as well as guiding the offshore finance function. Developing Cost Centre Managers' financial awareness, managing the site capital investment process, and facilitating the management team in controlling and forecasting the cost base are all part of the responsibilities. A key element of the role is understanding and controlling the standard cost of production, whilst liaising with the operational team to explain variance to plan. A drive for continuous improvement will be crucial in order to develop the processes and practices of the site finance function

What will be your key results?

• Business partner to site cost centre managers, supporting them in overheads management
• Supporting the Finance Manager in budget / quarterly forecasting processes
• Standard product costing ownership including financial support for the development of new products
• Supporting and liaising with project leads regarding capital reporting and forecasting
• Site prime and overhead performance analysis and period-end reporting
• Ensuring robust financial control through maintaining the site asset register, being responsible for timely capitalisation, disposal, asset verification and the periodic balance sheet reconciliation review
• Reviewing Statement of Process standardisation
• Supervision and support of the offshore team, including development training and acting as the first point of contact
• Deputise as required for the Finance Manager
• Ensuring that decisions, plans and strategies are formulated on a sound commercial and financial basis
• Ensuring compliance with statutory and group accounting procedures, highlighting areas of concern as appropriate and taking corrective action
• Coaching the Site operational team on financial matters
• Supporting the other site finance roles as and when required

Bring your experience.

• Previous experience in an FMCG / manufacturing finance role is desirable
• Costing experience is desirable
• Experience in another organisation across financial reporting and control
• Previous experience of an ERP system (SAP, JD Edwards etc)
• Strong analytical skills to provide robust and insightful financial analysis, including planning and forecasting and a desire to challenge.
• Experience of Financial Analysis / modelling / investment appraisal techniques
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to make financial analysis easily understood
• Ability to plan effectively and work to deadlines under own initiative
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (including Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and equivalent Google program
• The desire to challenge the status quo .

pladis does also use both Psychometric and Aptitude tests to support our processes so you may be asked to complete these as part of your process. Some processes may differ, but we will keep you updated!

Our Values

Purpose led – We’re energised and guided by our purpose to bring happiness with every bite

Agile – We’re ever evolving, we never stand still, always improving for our customers and our consumers.

Positive – We’re highly motivated optimistic, courageous, and we inspire each other to be better

Resilient - We’re persistent in the face of setbacks, quick to adapt, learn and move forward

Collaborative – We gain strength from operating as one pladis, winning and succeeding together

Best mix of ingredients

pladis is an equal opportunities employer, like every great recipe we’re a thoughtful mix. A happy and inclusive place to work that’s as diverse as our consumers and the communities we support, live and work in, all around the world. Where every voice is heard, and difference is celebrated. Where fresh perspectives and new ideas help us grow and thrive.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform key job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. If you are a recruitment agency and wish to submit candidate to be considered for this vacancy, you must have agreed to, and signed, our terms of business.
We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL.

About Us

pladis is one of the world’s fastest growing snacking companies and home to much loved brands including McVitie’s, GODIVA and Ülker. pladis also owns regional brands Jacob’s, Go Ahead, Flipz, Turtles, BN, Verkade and many more products across sweet and savoury biscuits, wafer, cake and chocolate.

Formed in 2016, pladis is the proud steward of over 300 years of family baking and confectionery experience. The expertise of our 16,000-strong global workforce spans 27 bakeries across 11 countries and is united by our purpose: to ‘bring happiness with every bite’.

As a responsible business delivering the highest quality products and exceptional service, pladis’ products have the potential to reach more than four billion people across the world.

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