Trainee Financial Accounts Assistant

Ornua; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy cooperative in the UK is seeking a Trainee Financial Accounts Assistant to support their Finance team. This entry-level position involves cash transaction posting, reconciliations, and financial reporting. The successful candidate will have an interest in finance, a minimum of two A levels, and good numeracy skills. Ornua offers competitive benefits, including training support for AAT qualification and a supportive, inclusive working environment. Applications from diverse backgrounds are encouraged.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Subsidised staff canteen

Discounts on products

Sports & Social Club

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Interest in finance and accounting and progressing through AAT qualification.
• Good numeracy skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Daily posting of cash transactions.
• Weekly stock and reconciliations.
• Monthly balance sheet reconciliations and journal postings.
• Inter-Company reconciliation.
• Support in the use of expense system Concur.

Skills

Financial Services

Financial Models

Account Management

General Ledger Accounts

ERP

Payroll

External Auditors

Customer Relationships

Credit Card Management

Financial Statements

Education

Minimum of two A levels or equivalent qualification

GCSE level 6 or above in English and Maths

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Trainee Financial Accounts Assistant. Job title: Trainee Financial Accounts Assistant. Reports to: Financial Accountant. Location: Leek UK. Salary: Generous salary available depending on experience. Hours: 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Benefits

Benefits: Generous holiday allowance increasing with length of service; Subsidised staff canteen; Company shop offering discounts on Ornua products; Sports & Social Club; Staff Lottery; Discount on Bikes & Tech; Scheme Confidential Employee Assist Programme; Free onsite parking.

Ornua (meaning new gold) is Ireland's largest exporter of Irish dairy products proudly bringing the unique taste of Irish dairy to the world for over 55 years.

Role summary

Are you an Accounts Assistant looking for the challenge of taking a mission driven organisation to its next level of success? Ornua is actively seeking a Trainee Financial Accounts Assistant to join our Finance department as we continue our growth trajectory. This is an entry level role into finance that supports the Financial Accounts team through analysis and reconciliation processing and reporting of financial data. You will have the opportunity to complete an apprenticeship and we will support you through AAT qualification training and development.

Why Ornua

• Ornua operates from 10 business units worldwide including 16 production facilities and has sales and marketing teams working in-market across all four corners of the globe.
• The Group is structured across two divisions: Ornua Foods and Ornua Ingredients.
• Ornua Foods is responsible for the marketing and sales of Ornua's consumer brands including Kerrygold Pilgrims Choice.
• Our co-operative ethos lies at the heart of how we do business as a purpose and values-led organisation creating value for Irish dairy farming families.
• Our Values lie at the core of everything we do. Our five values encourage us to Seek and Embrace New Ideas Make It Happen Be Our True Selves Show You Care and Achieve Great Things Together.
• We invest in our people and foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Career Progression including Global Mobility opportunities.
• Comprehensive Benefits with regional specific offerings.

Why This Role Is Valuable

As our Trainee Financial Accounts Assistant you will be responsible for leading on:

• Daily posting of cash transactions
• Weekly Stock and other reconciliations
• Monthly tasks including balance sheet reconciliations posting of journals and overhead cost analysis
• Inter-Company Reconciliation
• Support the wider business in the use of expense system Concur and processing of claims
• Ad-hoc support for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable team.
• Other ad hoc finance administrative duties

What You Bring To The Role

• Interest in finance and accounting and progressing through AAT qualification
• Good numeracy skills and attention to detail
• Minimum of two A levels or equivalent qualification
• GCSE level 6 or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Competency in Microsoft Excel

Interview and values

Our interview process is designed to be thorough yet supportive. This process includes a first stage via Teams to allow us to get to know you better and to understand your skills and experiences and if successful a second stage face-to-face interview that will build upon the first stage and give you the opportunity to get a feel for Ornua and the environment in which you will be working.

Ornua has ambitious growth plans and we're building a team to help enable and accelerate that growth. We are looking for people who share our values, are curious, forward-looking, take ownership and work together to build a future for themselves and Ornua.

Would you like to make an impact?

Learn more

To learn more please visit Ornua at

Ornua values diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds. We also strongly encourage women and other underrepresented groups in the manufacturing industry to apply. Your unique perspectives and experiences are highly valued and will be instrumental in driving our companys continued success. Join us in shaping a more innovative, inclusive and sustainable future.

Ornua is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace. We will make every effort to provide for any reasonable accessibility needs you may have during your employment with us. If you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process or in your role please let us know we\'re here to support you.

Required Experience: Intern

Key Skills

Financial Services, Financial Models, Account Management, General Ledger Accounts, ERP, Payroll, External Auditors, Customer Relationships, Credit Card, Financial Statements, Business Units, Annual Budget, Income, New Clients, Financial Management

Employment Type: Trainee

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1