Kerry
Accounting Support Specialist (Hiring Immediately)
Job Location
Padiham, United Kingdom
Job Description
**Requisition ID: 54733
Position Type: FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Onsite **
## **About Kerry**
Kerry is the worlds 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.
_**Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us**. A
Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address
or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat
rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that
asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g.,
purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar).
Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process
with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments
made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name._
Recruiter: #LI-JP2
Posting Type: LI
Location: Padiham, GB
Posted Date: 10/20/2024
Position Type: FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Onsite **
## **About Kerry**
Kerry is the worlds 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.
_**Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us**. A
Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address
or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat
rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that
asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g.,
purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar).
Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process
with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments
made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name._
Recruiter: #LI-JP2
Posting Type: LI
Location: Padiham, GB
Posted Date: 10/20/2024
Contact Information
| Contact | Human Resources Kerry |
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