Junior Accountant

2 Sisters Food Group; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK food manufacturer based in Grimsby is seeking a Junior Accountant to support financial operations within a dynamic team. The role involves completing balance sheet reconciliations, managing audits, and maintaining records. Preferred candidates will have AAT qualifications or equivalent and experience in similar accounting roles. This position offers growth opportunities in a collaborative environment focused on excellence in finance. Benefits include generous leave, employee assistance programs, and discounts.

Benefits

33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays

Refer a friend scheme

Health Assured employee assistance programme

Boparan Restaurant Group discount

Cycle2Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance or accounting role is essential.
• Strong attention to detail is required.
• Enthusiasm for a career in finance is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and related financial requests.
• Assist with Group finance audits, ensuring accurate and timely information.
• Manage debt position and review claims to keep records updated.
• Support capex projects with correct documentation and updates in systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Accounting principles

Financial analysis

Education

AAT qualifications or above

Job description

Junior Accountant – Grimsby

Location: Grimsby

Working Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Join 2 Sisters Food Group, one of the UK’s largest food manufacturers with an annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and approximately 13,000 employees across 16 sites. The Recipe Dish site in Grimsby is a state‑of‑the‑art CIP plant producing premium chilled soups and sauces.

Role Overview

As a Junior Accountant you will work within a team of four and support your Finance Manager on month‑end activities, audits, budgeting and broader financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and related financial requests.
• Assist with Group finance audits, ensuring accurate and timely information.
• Manage debt position and review claims to keep records updated.
• Support capex projects, ensuring correct documentation and accurate system updates.

Qualifications

• AAT qualifications or above.
• Demonstrable experience in a similar finance or accounting role.
• Strong attention to detail and enthusiasm for a career in finance.

Benefits

• 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays.
• Refer a friend scheme.
• Health Assured employee assistance programme and grocery aid (free and confidential support services) available 365 days a year.
• Boparan Restaurant Group discount.
• Cycle2Work scheme.