General Ledger Accountant

My job

Purpose

The purpose of the role will be to:

• To provide accurate and timely financial information to key stakeholders. These will include the Senior Manager RTR and the Group Financial Controller RTR.
• Operating withing the RTR stream, the GL accountant will work closely with site accountants to deliver on the financial performance of the business unit and subsequent reporting.
• The GL accountant will have excellent ERP & IT skills and be able to leverage on these to deliver solutions to issues arising.
• This role is an interesting and diverse role and will suit someone who is flexible and adept at problem solving.
• The role will feed into ensuring that all relevant Sox controls are completed in the area.

Key Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Senior Manager RTR this role will be working as part of a team producing financial reporting for all business units.
• Reporting outputs will include monthly, quarterly, and annual financial information and associated reporting to Pilgrims US
• Input into relevant areas of monthly and quarterly disclosures.
• Complete all reporting in line with established group timetables.
• The GL accountant will develop deep knowledge across a range of areas including revenue/ cost of sales / overheads / inventory / fixed assets and deliver on these to the business.
• The GL accountant will deliver key balance sheet a/c reconciliations which will feed into the overall entity reconciliations.
• The GL accountant will complete relevant areas in relation to annual and statutory accounting.
• Operate with the highest standards of financial integrity and demonstrate each of the company values to a high level.
• Work as part of a highly motivated team, coaching and supporting other more junior members of the team.
• To carry out other duties that may reasonably be requested of you to ensure the efficient running of the Pilgrim’s Shared Services Centre.

Essential Criteria

• Strong technical knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards.
• Ability to build working positive relationships with stakeholders including Senior BU finance staff.
• A team player who can work collaboratively across business units.
• Strong interpersonal, planning, and presentational skills.
• Advanced IT skills including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Flexible regarding travel requirements

The company

Pilgrim's Pride Limited is a division of Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation, our business is part of the second largest food company in the world, whose team farm, process, prepare, package and deliver fresh, frozen and value-added food products for sale in more than 100 countries.

We are proud to partner with more than 1,000 UK farmers who share our belief in the highest standards on animal welfare, efficiency, and quality. Our own farming operation is 100% RSPCA Higher Welfare, making us the largest producer of higher welfare pork globally, delivering 25% of pig meat to UK consumers.