Record to Report Accountant

Bakkavor Group; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK fresh prepared food company is seeking a Record to Report Accountant for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This hybrid role involves managing accounting processes and reporting, with a strong focus on SAP S/4HANA. Ideal candidates will be qualified or pursuing ACA, ACCA, or CIMA, and have substantial expertise in the RTR process. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered.

Benefits

Annual Bonus Scheme

Stakeholder Pension Scheme

Private medical insurance

Life Assurance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance role focusing on Record-to-Report processes.
• Strong working knowledge of UK accounting standards.
• Ability to process accounting activities accurately and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Post and maintain journal entries, accruals, and reports.
• Perform inventory and fixed asset accounting and audits.
• Lead period-end close, reconciliations, and cost allocations.

Skills

Experience in Record-to-Report (RTR)

Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA

Understanding of UK accounting standards (IFRS, UK GAAP)

Strong analytical skills

Education

Qualified or working towards ACA, ACCA, or CIMA

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Record to Report Accountant

We drive our own success

Salary: Competitive

Benefits: Annual Bonus Scheme, Stakeholder Pension Scheme and Private medical insurance

Location: Newark or Spalding

Ways of Working: Hybrid/Site based

Hours of work: 8:30am to 5:00pm

Contract Type: 12 month - Fixed Term Contract

Why join us?

We're constantly evolving, progressing and diversifying. And we want our people to do so too. For everyone to feel empowered, engaged and enabled. To create opportunities to move forward, climb higher and push for more. We believe in fuelling ambition and guiding success. In supporting everyone with talent and drive to own what they do, realise their potential and build a brilliant future for themselves at Bakkavor.

About the Role

In this dynamic and rewarding role as a Record to Report Accountant, you will take ownership of the day-to-day processing of accounting activities and ensure reporting is delivered in line with weekly, monthly, and annual timetables. Your responsibilities will cover a broad range of areas, including fixed asset management, inventory accounting, journal postings, intercompany transactions, accruals and prepayments, as well as supporting the year-end audit.

You will be part of a team committed to building a centre of excellence for accounting, where processes and Standard Operating Procedures are consistently followed, service levels and performance targets are achieved, and opportunities for improvement are continuously identified and implemented.

It is an exciting time to join Bakkavor as we roll out our new ERP system across the business. As a member of the Record-to-Report team, you will play a pivotal role in producing accurate and timely accounts on the new platform.

By delivering outstanding service, applying your expertise, and helping us refine processes, you will contribute to continuous improvement and support the long-term success of our business.

Role Accountabilities

• Post and maintain journal entries, accruals, and reports.
• Perform inventory and fixed asset accounting and audits.
• Manage intercompany invoicing and reconciliations.
• Lead period-end close, reconciliations, and cost allocations.
• Resolve queries and escalate when needed.
• Support audits and ensure compliance.
• Support team, drive improvements, and communicate with leadership.

About You

We are seeking a finance professional with experience in a similar Record-to-Report (RTR) role and a strong understanding of the end-to-end RTR process. The role is highly SAP-focused, so hands‑on experience with SAP S/4HANA is essential.

You will be qualified or working towards a professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) and have a passion for finance. A solid working knowledge of UK‑adopted International Accounting Standards (IFRS) and relevant UK GAAP will also be key.

If you meet these criteria and are looking to advance your career in a dynamic finance environment, we would love to hear from you.

What you’ll receive

As an equal opportunity employer, we’re committed to providing a safe and rewarding environment for you to thrive in. This is why we work hard to deliver benefits, rewards and wellbeing offerings that are important to you.

You’ll enjoy:

• Life Assurance (2.5 x salary)
• Private medical insurance
• Annual Bonus Scheme
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays as standard (may vary by role)
• Staff Shop
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• Discount & cashback platform
• Personal Accident Insurance
• Free health check
• Employee Assistance Programme
• A range of voluntary benefits (holiday purchase scheme, additional life assurance, dental & hospital cash plans)
• Salary sacrifice car lease scheme
• Free independent mortgage advice
• Discounted tutoring for children
• Access to financial learning tools and affordable loans via your salary
• Free car parking - Site dependant

Proud to be Bakkavor

We’re proud to be the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry. We’re proud to supply meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose. We’re driven by the hard work and passion of our people and are delighted to offer a wide range of careers across our business – come and join our dedicated Bakkavor team!

At Bakkavor, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive, and we believe that diversity makes us stronger. We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds and ensure fair, transparent recruitment practices. Learn more about our commitment in our Inclusion and Diversity Policy (Inclusion & Diversity Policy).

Find out more and apply.