Treasury Assistant

Sofina Foods Europe; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Sofina Foods Europe in Leeds to support cash management, banking and treasury activities in a fast-paced finance team. You will assist with reconciliations, payments, intercompany transfers and forecasting while helping to ensure strong controls and efficient operations.

This role suits a finance professional developing a treasury career, with exposure to varied activities across a large international food business and opportunities to improve processes and efficiency.

Qualifications

• AAT Level 4 or equivalent finance qualification.
• Experience in finance, ideally with treasury or banking exposure.
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with SAP is advantageous but not required.
• Strong accuracy, organisation and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile UK bank accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Process banking payments accurately within deadlines.
• Manage intercompany transfers and ensure correct recording.
• Support cash forecasting and bank balance management.
• Assist with foreign currency requirements and treasury activities.
• Maintain treasury records and support reporting and analysis.
• Liaise with stakeholders and banking contacts to resolve queries.
• Ensure processes comply with policies and controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency.
• Provide support to the wider Finance team as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organised

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Education

AAT Level 4

Equivalent finance qualification

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Keep the business moving through effective cash and treasury management

Role Overview

Join our Treasury team in Leeds and play an important role in ensuring the smooth and accurate management of cash, banking and treasury activities across the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to develop their treasury career within a large and fast-paced organisation. You'll work closely with colleagues across Finance, supporting bank reconciliations, payments, cash management and intercompany transactions while helping to ensure strong financial controls and efficient treasury operations.

Key Duties

• Reconcile UK bank accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Process banking payments accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Manage intercompany transfers and ensure transactions are correctly recorded.
• Support cash forecasting activities and the management of bank balances.
• Assist with foreign currency requirements and wider treasury activities.
• Maintain accurate treasury records and provide information for reporting and analysis.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and banking contacts to resolve queries.
• Ensure treasury processes comply with company policies and financial controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve treasury processes and operational efficiency.
• Provide additional support to the wider Finance team as required.

Ideal Candidate

• AAT Level 4 qualified or hold an equivalent finance qualification.
• Experienced within a finance environment, ideally with exposure to treasury, cash management or banking activities.
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiar with SAP systems, although this is not essential.
• Highly accurate with excellent attention to detail.
• Organised and able to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• A confident communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive, with a focus on continuous improvement and process efficiency.
• Able to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to build your treasury expertise within a growing international food business. You'll gain exposure to a broad range of treasury activities, work alongside experienced finance professionals and play an important role in supporting the financial operations of the business.

With opportunities to develop your skills, improve processes and contribute to key financial activities, you'll be part of a collaborative team where your knowledge and ideas can make a genuine impact.

About Sofina

Sofina Foods is more than just a food company. It’s a place where you can grow your career, learn new skills, and make a positive impact.

With a wide range of meat and seafood products that delight consumers worldwide, Sofina Foods is always looking for talented and passionate people to join its team of over 13,000 employees across 40 sites in Canada and Europe.

At Sofina Foods, you will be part of a culture that values innovation, quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. You will work with diverse and delicious products that are sourced responsibly and sustainably from over 50 different protein sources from 5 continents.

Our vision is to be the most successful food company in the world. If you are looking for a rewarding and exciting career in the food sector, Sofina Foods is the place for you.

Equal Opportunities

Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation