Senior Accountant

Manpower 2Sisters; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK food manufacturer is looking for a Senior Accountant to join their Group Finance team in Wakefield. This role involves financial reporting, cost control, and stakeholder management, ensuring support across all divisions. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant (CIMA or ACCA) with experience in a fast-paced environment. Offering competitive salary, 33 days holiday, and opportunities for career progression, this position provides a chance to develop within a prominent company in the industry.

Benefits

33 days annual leave including bank holidays

Refer a friend scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

50% discount at Boparan Restaurant Group

Cycle2Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with proven experience in a similar role.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in stakeholder management and business partnering.

Responsibilities

• Cost management and financial control across the group.
• Preparation and submission of weekly and monthly management reports.
• Supporting annual budgeting and forecasting processes.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Education

CIMA or ACCA qualification

Job description

Job Description

Senior Accountant

Location: Wakefield Office

Working Hours: Monday – Friday, Hybrid working in office 2 x per week

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

About Us

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. We have a strong presence in poultry, chilled, and bakery food categories, including popular brands. We are committed to delivering high-quality products to the British public and our retail and food service customers, including major retailers like Aldi, Asda, Co‑op, KFC, Lidl, Marks & Spencer, Morrison's, Sainsbury's, Tesco, and Waitrose.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Group Finance team at 2SFG. This role will support the delivery of finance across all divisions within the group. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant to support with financial reporting, ensure control of costs and manage the balance sheet for Centre functions and holding companies.

Key Responsibilities

• Cost management and financial control across the group
• Business partnering with key stakeholders and SLT members
• Preparation and submission of weekly and monthly management reports
• Cash flow analysis and reporting
• Supporting annual budgeting and forecasting processes
• Supporting and managing a direct report of the Reporting Accountant

About You

You are a fully qualified accountant with proven experience in a similar role and thrive in a fast‑paced, commercially focused environment. You enjoy working closely with stakeholders, can confidently challenge and influence, and are comfortable balancing reporting responsibilities with business partnering.

You are proactive, detail‑oriented, and keen to develop your career within a group finance function that offers variety, exposure, and progression.

Key Skills & Qualifications

Essential

• Fully qualified in CIMA or ACCA
• Demonstrable experience in an Accountant role
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent stakeholder management and business partnering capabilityli>Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail

Benefits

• 33 days annual leave inclusive of the bank holidays
• Refer a friend scheme
• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid are free and confidential support services 365 days a year
• Boparan Restaurant Group Discount – 50% discount for friends and family
• Cycle2Work Scheme

Why Join Us?

As one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, we provide ample opportunities for career growth and skill development. We emphasise promoting from within, ensuring you can build a rewarding career with us.

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