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Valeo Foods Group

Assistant Financial Accountant

Posted 9 Days Ago
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Hybrid
Wallingford, South Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, England
Junior
Hybrid
Wallingford, South Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, England
Junior
Support month-end close and group reporting, manage intercompany accounting, prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, maintain fixed asset register, support VAT and tax compliance, provide financial analysis and insight, and assist with reporting, process improvements and stakeholder financial support.
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Company Description

At Valeo Foods UK we bring together a family of much-loved UK food brands supported by the scale and ambition of a global investment partner. From Kettle’s bold crunch to Rowse’s natural sweetness, through to Matthew Walker and Barratt Sweets, our portfolio blends heritage, craft and category-leading innovation.

Alongside our branded portfolio, we are also one of the UK’s largest suppliers of private label products, partnering with major retailers to deliver quality and category expertise that meets the needs of millions of households every week.

As a business, we’re on a journey of transformation. We’re strengthening our operations, driving quality and investing in our people. It’s an exciting, fast-moving environment where heritage meets new thinking, and where every colleague contributes to shaping the future of food across the UK.

Join us and play your part in building the next chapter of some of Britain’s most loved brands.

Job Description

Hybrid role based in Wallingford - 3 days on site, 2 days working from home

Here at Valeo Foods, we’re looking for a detail-driven finance professional to ensure the consistent delivery of accurate financial reporting, compliance with tax regulations, and support the overall financial management of the Valeo Foods UK business (VFUK). The role will focus on delivery of financial governance, control, planning and analysis.

Key Responsibilities of the role:

  • Deliver accurate month-end close and group reporting (OneStream)
  • Manage intercompany accounting and reconciliations
  • Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations
  • Support VAT and tax compliance, including submissions and HMRC liaison
  • Maintain the fixed asset register, including capex and depreciation
  • Provide financial insight and support to stakeholders across the business
  • Assist with reporting, analysis, and process improvements

Qualifications

Key Experience & Skills

  • Part-qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
  • Strong accounting experience (essential)
  • Proven month-end and balance sheet reconciliation experience
  • Financial reporting and analysis experience
  • Strong Excel and ERP systems knowledge
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
  • High attention to detail with strong organisational skills

Personal Attributes

  • Proactive, analytical, and solution-focused
  • Able to manage priorities and meet deadlines
  • Confident communicator who can influence and collaborate

Additional Information

What we offer you in return

  • Matched pension scheme
  • Death in service
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Canteen
  • Retailer discount platform
  • Staff discount 
  • And plenty more!

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