Finance Graduate
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Position Overview & Specifications
We have a new opportunity for a talented Finance Graduate to join our award-wining team in Alconbury Hill.
Reporting to the GB Financial Controller, this role will see you take ownership of the financial reporting and day-to-day financial operations of the Seed division, as well as, assisting the other Divisions as required. You will be responsible for understanding and challenging costs, reporting on those costs as well as maintaining and developing the system of financial controls.
The Assistant Accountant will assist in the management of the overall accounting function for the Seed division, including:
- Maintenance and development of an effective accounting function and financial control environment.
- Responsibility for General Ledger in relation to Seed division.
- Provision of timely and accurate financial information.
- Review and maintenance of Bills of Materials (BOMs).
- Maintenance of Standard Costings.
- Gross margin reporting and full variance analysis (COGs model reporting).
- Ensuring that all reporting/submission deadlines and requirements are met.
- Preparation of monthly accounts pack for monthly Board meetings.
- Assistance with the production of annual budget.
- Drive cost improvement throughout the business.
- Improve processes by maximising use of system.
- Month end stock reconciliations across multiple ERP systems.
- Analysis of stock transfers between systems.
- Intercompany reconciliations.
The person:
- Recent university graduate with a minimum of 2.2 degree.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong IT and analytical skills
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Huntingdon: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Consumer Product Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Finance Graduate roles across Westland Horticulture Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Consumer Product Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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