Finance Assistant

We are looking for a Finance Assistant!

At our Production site based in Isleham, Ely, we are looking for a team player who can exceed in their duties to help us retain our position as a leading fresh produce supplier in the UK. We’re dedicated to using the very best of sustainable farming techniques in our own farming and collaborating with other expert farmers. We grow the finest quality potatoes, root vegetables which we pack ourselves to supply to our customers.

You will join us on a fulltime, permanent contract.

The shift pattern will be Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week. The hours of work are Monday to Friday

Responsibility

The Job Role

We are looking for an experienced Finance Assistant to join our Finance Team to play a key role in helping to ensure that our finance department runs smoothly and efficiently.

Key responsibilities include:

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    Updating monthly balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules
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    Timely & accurate processing of supplier invoices, credit notes & payments & any other authorised transaction into the Purchase Ledger by division
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    Matching of supplier invoices with purchase orders
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    Resolving internal invoice queries such as coding, pricing, booking-in etc
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    Preparation of weekly BACS payment runs in co-operation with the divisional leadership team
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    Distribute supplier remittance advice as appropriate
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    Matching of payments to invoices etc within individual supplier ledgers
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    Ensure monthly sales ledger contras are correctly reconciled to purchase ledger
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    Prepare monthly intercompany payments/transfers
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    Bank reconciliations

What we are looking for

Required

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    Qualified by experience
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    Strong numeracy, literacy and communication skills
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    High level of computer literacy
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    MS Office
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    Strong communication skills both verbally and written
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    A real team player with a positive attitude to implement change

Desirable

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    Experience in a Finance position
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    Food industry experience
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    AAT part or fully qualified
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    Evidence of adaptability and process improvement
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    Excel – advanced
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    Dynamics NAV

What we can offer you

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    Salary - £27,500
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    Weekly site performance bonus
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    Overtime available at an enhanced rate
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    Refer a family member or friend to join the team and receive £250!
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    A safe and friendly working environment
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    Cycle to Work Scheme
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    Cash Healthcare Plan
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    Life insurance of 2 x your salary
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    Health and financial advice through an employee assistance programme (24/7 GP and counselling assistance!)
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    Long service awards
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    Be part of a fast-growing farming and food business with strong environmental and social values
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    Work independently, but with support from our teams, gaining responsibilities fast
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    Free parking

Equal opportunities

Burgess Farms is an equal opportunities employer, which means we’ll consider all suitability qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic.

Please complete the form below to apply.