Assistant Accountant

Quorn Foods are currently recruiting for an Assistant Accountant to support an ongoing Supply Chain Transformation project and join our Finance function on an initial 12 month fixed term contract.

What you'll be responsible for:

Reporting to our Supply Chain Finance Transformation Lead, you will provide day-to-day support to ultimately help deliver a number of targeted savings and operational efficiencies within our supply chain.

Typically, you will be tracking and reporting monthly project costs across both OPEX and Capital, whilst supporting the development of a robust forecasting process and ensure benefits flow through end-to-end product supply. You will also be responsible for developing a reporting mechanism to track yield/waste actuals and work with our manufacturing sites and supply network to establish root cause analysis.

This will be an 12 month fixed term contract position with a hybrid working arrangement. Typically, you will be based on-site 2-3 days per week with flexibility to work remotely when required.

Presentable background in an accounting position within industry, comfortable in reporting, data analysis, assisting in the production of management accounts and operational finance processes

- Ideally present a background of working in a manufacturing organisation previously

- Excellent system skills with confidence to report from SAP and a high level of proficiency in Excel

- Excellent communication skills with ability to work with a variety of colleagues at different levels across the organisation

- A passion for healthy, sustainable products which are better for our consumers and the planet - you don't have to be a vegetarian to work for Quorn!

Quorn is a global company led by a clear purpose and ambition. By 2030, we will be a Net +positive business with 8 billion servings of our amazing Quorn & Cauldron products being consumed across the world.

At Quorn, we have a simple message, to create an inspiring range of irresistibly tasty meals which are not only great for you and your family, but for the planet and generations to come.

It is our collective differences that make Quorn special. Our heritage speaks to this, as pioneers of meat alternative products, we choose to embrace a different path which sets us apart.

We are committed to four core values which make us who we are. We are 'Stronger Together', we aim to 'Make Lives Better', we 'Think Big & Act With Courage' and we 'Strive To Be The Best'.

Quorn is committed to promoting diversity across our workforce. We are dedicated to attracting and developing talent, empowered through an inclusive culture.

Our backgrounds, experiences and ideas are all valued so we can foster an environment where our differences make us 'Stronger Together'.

A Competitive Salary
- 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays (plus the option to buy or sell up to 5 days per year!)
- Generous Pension and Life Assurance Schemes
- Employee Assistance Programmes (we're a Gold Sponsor of GroceryAid along with our own internal Wellbeing Champions)
- Health & Wellbeing support with Digital GP services, free flu jabs, eye tests and discounted gym memberships
- Free Quorn products on-site to take home and share with your friends and family!