AO Accountant
Job Description
Accounting Operations Accountant
Gatwick
Salary £28,000 to£30,000 (depending on expereince) + Potential Bonus + Pension + 25 days holiday + 12 days flex leave + excellent benefits
Championing diversity and inclusion is so important to us; when we embrace different perspectives and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business.
At Nestlé we are proud to support and provide equality of opportunity that supports employees to effectively blend their work life and commitments through hybrid and flexible working arrangements, so speak to us to understand what this could look like for you.
Position Summary
Our highly-skilled Finance function is a core part of Nestlé’s success within the UK and Ireland, offering a real range of career opportunities. As you’d expect, the team is a large one, offering a chance to diversify and broaden your experience throughout your career, should you wish to.
A Day in the life of….
We have an excellent opportunity for an individual to join the Accounting Operations Team as an Accounting Operations Accountant. Within this team we are responsible for the Period End Close process, the maintenance of the ledger, balance sheet quality and management reports to our Global Leadership Team and Senior UK Management.
Key responsibilities of this role are likely to include:
- Activities related to supporting the accounting Period End Close process
- Undertaking aspects of inter-company invoicing
- Undertaking Royalties calculations, posting and reporting
- Continuous improvement project work and support for other team members
- Ensuring the effectiveness of processes for the reconciliation of Balance Sheet accounts
- Global reporting of results to Vevey
What will make you successful?
As the successful candidate you’ll be eager to learn, have the ability to develop positive working relationships at various stakeholder levels whilst working to specific requirements. The successful candidate will ideally be studying for an accounting qualification.
Key skills required include:
- Good excel skills and preferably SAP experience
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Highly proactive with ability to manage and prioritise a varied workload
- Strong results focus to meet deadlines along with excellent attention to detail
What can we offer in return? Great benefits you’d expect from a business the size of Nestlé – in the shape of a competitive salary and benefits package, bonus scheme, flexible working scheme, 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays plus flex leave, pension scheme and a real focus on personal development and growth.
The closing date for this role is 22nd of January 2025. .
We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.
At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect. When we embrace diversity and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business. People of all gender identities, ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBT+ community are strongly encouraged to apply. If there is anything we can do to accommodate you to participate fully in the application process, please let us know. We take pride in championing inclusion and diversity, our people make up a number of Colleague Networks who represent different experiences and communities who hold us accountable in creating a sense of belonging for all, and our values create the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution you bring. Find out more about our Colleague Networks here: Diversity, equity and inclusion | Nestlé (nestle.co.uk)
We are committed to equal opportunity for all and we may collect relevant data for monitoring purposes during our candidate registration process. Be yourself, everyone else is taken!