Trainee Financial Accounts Assistant

Ornua Co-operative Limited; Leek; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy cooperative in the UK is seeking a Trainee Financial Accounts Assistant to support the finance department. This role involves posting transactions, reconciliations, and assisting with financial data reporting. The candidate will have opportunities for AAT qualification and career advancement. Ideal for someone with an interest in finance, good numeracy skills, and at least two ‘A’ levels. Benefits include generous holidays and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Subsidised staff canteen

Discounts on products

Sports & Social Club

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Interest in completing AAT qualification.
• Good numeracy and attention to detail required.
• Minimum two ‘A’ levels or equivalent necessary.

Responsibilities

• Post cash transactions daily.
• Perform weekly stock reconciliations.
• Conduct monthly balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Interest in finance and accounting

Good numeracy skills

Attention to detail

Excellent verbal skills

Excellent written skills

Competency in Microsoft Excel

Education

Minimum of two ‘A’ levels or equivalent qualification

GCSE level 6 or above in English and Maths

Job description

Job title: Trainee Financial Accounts Assistant

Reports to: Financial Accountant

Salary: Generous salary available depending on experience

Hours: 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Benefits: Generous holiday allowance increasing with length of service, Subsidised staff canteen, Company shop offering discounts on Ornua products, Sports & Social Club, StaffLottery, 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.

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

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.

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 company’s 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.