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At Britvic we’re on a journey to become the most dynamic soft drinks company. As one of the UK’s leading players in the FMCG market we pride ourselves on setting high standards, being courageous and pushing ourselves to think outside the bottle.
We offer consumers a range of family favourite and global premium brands such as Robinsons, Tango, J20, R Whites & London Essence. We exist to help people enjoy life’s everyday moments.
About the role
The Group Finance Assistant supports the Group Reporting team with the external reporting of Britvic’s consolidated financial statements on a half yearly basis (interim report at 31 March and annual report at 30 September). On a monthly basis, this role is responsible for the robust accounting and reporting of financial information for the Group’s non-trading entities (parent company, intermediate holding companies, companies holding IP).
This opportunity is suitable for a recent graduate, accounts assistant, or part-qualified accountant looking to complete their exams and qualify as a chartered accountant.
Key responsibilities
Periodic management reporting for non-trading entities
- Prepare and post journals into SAP accounting system
- Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations and reporting packs
- Load of non-trading entity results to BPC consolidation system
Half-yearly external reporting
- Update and review of reporting packs used by entities across the Group to submit disclosure information
- Preparation of consolidated disclosure notes
- Assisting with quality checks on annual/interim reports and result announcements (proof reading / casting / internal consistency)
- Support with external audit queries
Statutory reporting
- Preparation of statutory accounts for the non-trading entities using the OneSource accounts production software
- Liaising with external auditors to provide information required for statutory audits
- Preparation of survey submissions for Office of National Statistics and other regulatory bodies
Knowledge, skills and experience required
- Understanding of financial and accounting principles
- Good attention to detail
- A proactive individual who will take initiative and raise questions when faced with uncertainty
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deliver quality output in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment
- Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written. Managing stakeholder expectations around key deliverables
- Experience of successful collaboration across teams
- Essential systems experience: Microsoft Excel
- Beneficial systems experience: SAP/BPC
We believe we are stronger together and that’s why we’re committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees. We know that by building a truly inclusive environment where everyone feels celebrated, safe and respected - diversity and wellbeing will naturally thrive
