Accounts Assistant

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

We are currently recruiting for a Accounts Assistant to join the team at our flavoured oil production facility in Padiham, Lancashire.  The main purpose of this role is to support the Plant Controller with business accounting activities. This includes raising, sending and paying invoices, reconciling company accounts and chasing late payments.
 

The successful candidate will assist with basic administration tasks and handle any accounts related queries raised by the team, customers or suppliers.  They will also be expected to help document and maintain the business’ finance procedures, updating and implementing them wherever necessary.

Key responsibilities

• Invoice processing
• Processing expense requests
• Credit control
• Cash book maintenance
• Maintaining the company purchase and sales ledgers
• Bank reconciliations
• Raising sales invoices
• Liaising with third party providers, clients and suppliers
• Daily stock count for manufacturing and consumables
• Processing of accruals and prepayments
• Compiling monthly VAT information for submission
• Support in completing the monthly balance sheet recon
• Basic administration including ordering of consumables and stationery
• Updating and maintaining procedural documentation
• Completing weekly and monthly financial excel reporting spreadsheets for submission and fill in for the logistics co-ordinator when they are on leave.

Qualifications and skills

We are looking for an individual with a positive, can-do attitude who is happy to 'roll up their sleaves and get the job done'. The ideal candidate will ideally have the following:
 

• Previous experience as part of an accounts or credit control team.
• Experience with SAP Business 1 / SAP Hana and Microsoft software packages (Excel, word etc.) is beneficial.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent organisation and communication skills
• Strong MS Office skills
   

In Kerry we know that sometimes the perfect candidate doesn’t exist, and people can be put off applying for a role if they don’t fit all the requirements. If you are excited about working for us and have the majority of the skills or experience, then please do apply as you could be exactly what we are looking for.

Why apply?

As well at the opportunity to develop your career within a global leader in taste and nutrition you will also receive:
 

• A competitive / industry benchmarked salary
• 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays).
• Life Assurance
• Matched pension scheme up to 10% of salary
• Share Purchase Scheme
• Benefits platform offering discounts and cashback at major retailers.
• Employee Assistance Programme

In Kerry we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles, and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.

Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit.  We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic.