Finance Assistant

Here at Kerry, we are currently recruiting for a Finance Assistant to join our team in Ossett, West Yorkshire., The Finance Assistant supports the Senior Finance Analyst in maintaining and delivering accurate and timely financial information, following internal controls and processes to help the finance team meet reporting deadlines. The Finance Assistant will also perform adhoc requests from the finance team such as product costings, setting up new suppliers on our internal systems and making one off payment requests., After training, the candidate will be able to:

• Support the team with month end financial reporting; preparing account reconciliations, accruals and pre- payment analysis.


• Perform weekly commercial analysis and reporting.


• Run all weekly reports required.


• Use the SAP system which is pivotal to our site's operations.
  
  This is a fantastic opportunity for a candidate looking to join a Global company, who can offer support with studies and long term progression within the Finance field. We would love to hear from you if you are an enthusiastic and keen candidate, with strong mathematical skills and have an eye for detail., Strong mathematical skills.


• Problem solving skills and a curious mind, always willing to ask the question.


• Ability to work independently and on a team.


• Attention to detail to catch errors.


• Good time management.


• Excel knowledge desirable


• Willingness to learn and develop.


• Demonstrate a significant degree of agility.


Qualifications Required:

• GCSEs in Maths and English at minimum. On the job training will be provided.



• Study support offered after successful completion of probationary period. This can be used to study with a professional accounting body.
  
  Kerry Dairy Ireland is one of the world's leading dairy businesses with a revenue more than €1bn per year. With our strong dairy heritage and deep-rooted connection to our 3,000 milk suppliers, right through to our portfolio of innovative and high-quality brands, our vision for the business is to re-imagine dairy through innovation and sustainability to inspire a better future. Our vertical integration through our grass-fed and low carbon farms produce 1.2bn litres of milk for our Dairy, Nutritional Ingredients, and Consumer Foods business and make us one of the most sustainable dairy businesses in the world.


In the Dairy Consumer Foods business division (where this role is based) we have a strong track record in innovation underpinned by technology and science across both well known consumer brands and Private Label products. Through our multi-geographical presence (UK, Ireland, and Western Europe) we have a deep consumer insight and relationships with our retail customers. Our core categories include cheese snacks, (Strings and Things, Attack-a-Snak), natural cheese (block, slices and grated), processed cheese, as well as butter, dairy and plant based spreads through Dairygold, Low Low, Pure and Golden Cow. We are also the largest supplier of Private Label dairy spreads, supplying all major retailers in Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe.

Opportunity for career development, matched pension scheme to up to 10% and access to an employee assistance program and employee benefit platform. You will also have the opportunity to upskill through funded studies and have clear direction for internal progression opportunities (meaning ideally, we are looking for someone who foresee this position as a long term objective in their career trajectory).

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.