Company description:

Premier Foods is one of Britain’s biggest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues at 15 manufacturing sites and offices up and down the country. Many of our brands have been part of UK life for more than a century and you’ll find them in 94% of British households.At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and potential colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.

Job description:

 12 month fixed term contract

We’re looking for a Group Reporting Accountant to join our Group Finance team for a 12 month contract to cover a period of maternity leave. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality financial reporting for a complex, fast-paced FTSE-listed business.

Reporting to the Senior Group Reporting Manager, you’ll support both external and internal Group reporting, covering P&L, balance sheet and cash flow. You’ll also play an active role in planning cycles, ensuring forecasts are robust and compliant with accounting standards.

This is a great opportunity for a technically strong, fully qualified accountant who enjoys working to tight deadlines, partnering with senior stakeholders, and contributing to continuous improvement across Group Finance.

• Prepare half-year and full-year Group financial statements under IFRS
• Own the preparation of subsidiary statutory accounts under FRS 101
• Act as a key contact for internal and external auditors, managing audit queries and documentation
• Produce consolidated monthly Group management accounts with insightful commentary for the Board
• Take ownership of specialist reporting areas including acquisitions and disposals, share-based payments, goodwill impairment, lease accounting and non-trading costs
• Support Group finance projects, including new accounting standards and audit-driven change initiatives
• Contribute to Group planning cycles covering central P&L, balance sheet and cash flow
• Work closely with the Manchester-based shared service team during reporting cycles
• Maintain and update Group Accounting Policies and Procedures
• Support the ongoing maintenance of the Group consolidation system

• CIMA/ACA/ACCA qualified
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, gained in a top or mid-tier practice and/or a Group Finance role within a UK listed business
• Experience preparing or auditing consolidated management and statutory accounts
• Highly accurate, detail-focused and comfortable working to tight deadlines
• Confident communicator with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels
• Knowledge of SAP and IBM Controller is desirable but not essential

What we offer you:

• Car allowance
• Bonus scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Salary sacrifice benefit schemes

• Strong financial control and consistent delivery of high-quality, insightful reporting
• Deadlines met with confidence and accuracy
• Trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and auditors