Technician, Accounting

Saputo, Inc.; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy processor in Nuneaton is seeking a Technician, Accountant (Assistant Management Accountant) on a fixed-term contract. The role involves financial reconciliations, stock management, and assisting in budget preparations. Ideal candidates will have finance qualifications and advanced Excel skills.

Benefits

Health cash plan

Access to Thrive app

Life assurance

Discounted branded products

Free onsite parking

Subsidised staff restaurant

25 holidays + 8 bank holidays

Opportunity to swap holidays

My Staff Shop

Qualifications

• Studying towards a financial professional qualification.
• Experience in a Finance Team.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate weekly reconciliations for production.
• Manage integrity of stocks for the Prepack factory.
• Assist with budget preparation and monthly forecasts.

Skills

Time Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

AAT/CIMA/ACCA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

AX Dynamics

Job description

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world. As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

SDUK's brands include the Nation's favourite cheese brand Cathedral City, along with other well-known butter & spreads (Clover, Country Life, Vitalite, Utterly Butterly), functional ingredients, and dairy-free products.

We're looking for a Technician, Accountant (Assistant Management Accountant) to join our team in Nuneaton on a fixed-term contract. If you're passionate about driving progress, enjoy hands-on problem-solving, and want to support a team dedicated to creating high-quality dairy products, we'd love to hear from you.

YOU'LL MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT MATTER BY...

• Producing accurate and timely weekly reconciliations for production through the new Prepack factory, ensuring the site operates within its budgetary constraints.
• Managing the integrity of stocks for the new Prepack factory, including Cheese WIP, Finished Goods produced, and packaging, and ensuring all stock is transacted correctly through the system.
• Producing accurate and timely weekly factory wastage reports for operational analysis and to drive performance improvements.
• Assisting with factory capacity analysis and volume planning as required.
• Managing the PO process for areas of the Prepack factory, ensuring all orders are raised and receipted on a timely basis to process purchase invoices correctly first time (Overheads / Engineering Spares Orders / Agency labour).
• Assisting the Management Accountant in preparing elements of the Prepack budget and monthly forecasts.

YOU'RE BEST SUITED FOR THE ROLE IF YOU ARE...

• Studying or starting to study towards a financial professional qualification AAT/CIMA/ACCA.
• Experienced in working in a Finance Team.
• Highly skilled in Microsoft Excel to an advanced level (experience with AX Dynamics is an advantage).
• Able to liaise with all levels of staff and management.
• Good with time management skills and a team player.
• Able to work within tight deadlines in a financial environment.
• Willing to challenge and develop factory process improvements where necessary.

WE SUPPORT AND CARE FOR OUR EMPLOYEES BY PROVIDING YOU WITH...

• Health cash plan - claim money back towards essential healthcare such as dental, eye care, etc.
• Access to Thrive 24-hours a day - a leading NHS clinically approved app focusing on general wellbeing.
• Life assurance up to 4x contractual pay.
• Discounted branded products.
• Free, onsite parking.
• Individual allocated lockers.
• Subsidised staff restaurant.
• 25 holidays + 8 bank holidays (pro-rata).
• Opportunity to swap traditional UK holidays for dates significant to your cultural and religious beliefs.
• My Staff Shop - access to exclusive benefits, free advice, and savings with discounts from major UK retailers and service providers.

For additional information on our benefits, please visit uk.saputo.com/en/careers/employee-benefits.

We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all backgrounds to join our team.

To enable you to bring your best, we will ensure you are provided with any physical or non-physical adjustments needed to support your participation in the application and interview process.

Agencies - Thank you for your interest in working with Saputo Dairy UK. We have a PSL supporting us if needed. We do not pay fees or acknowledge any CVs supplied unless you have been briefed on the role by a member of the Talent Acquisition Team.

In the UK, Saputo is a leading manufacturer of branded cheese and dairy spreads, with well-loved brands such as Cathedral City, Clover, and Wensleydale. We also have a fast-growing dairy alternatives portfolio, including Vitalite and Sheese, as well as specialized ingredients for infant formula.

Whether your expertise is in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or other areas, your role is vital to our success. You will make meaningful contributions while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and are ready to support you.

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