About us

Newly Weds® Foods is a leading, privately owned global food ingredients business and has been innovating since 1932. The European division is a market leader in the manufacture of coatings, seasonings and functional ingredient systems.

Today, Newly Weds® Foods is a world leader in food ingredient technology. A network of R&D, manufacturing and service facilities around the globe allows us to serve our customers’ needs in more than 68 countries. But despite our size and scope, we’ve continued to be an independent, family-owned business answerable only to the demands of our customers. That’s why we continue to invest in infrastructure, human resources and capacity to keep pace with our customers’ needs and expectations.

The Role

To support the daily operations of the finance department, with a primary focus on maintaining an efficient Accounts Payable function. You will also assist with general bookkeeping, month-end reconciliations, and the preparation of financial reports as part of your professional development.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable (Primary Focus)

• Invoice Processing: Match, code, and input supplier invoices into the accounting system with high accuracy.

• Statement Reconciliations: Regularly reconcile supplier statements to ensure all liabilities are recorded and resolve any discrepancies.

• Payment Runs: Assist in preparing weekly or monthly BACS payment runs and issuing remittances to vendors.

• Query Management: Act as the first point of contact for internal and external purchase-related queries.

Financial Reporting & General Accounting

• Month-End Support: Assist with basic journal entries, including prepayments and accruals, under supervision.

• Bank Reconciliations: Perform daily or weekly reconciliations of bank accounts to ensure ledger accuracy.

• Reporting: Help compile data for, daily, weekly and monthly reporting

• Audit Prep: Assist in collating files and evidence for year-end audits.

Administrative Support

• Maintain organized digital and physical financial records.

• Process employee expense claims and credit card reconciliations.

Person Specification

• Experience: No prior accounting experience is required; full on-the-job training will be provided.

• Education: Minimum of 5 GCSEs (Grades 9–4 / A*–C) including Maths and English.

• AAT Commitment: Must be currently studying for or have a strong desire to start an AAT qualification (Level 2 or 3).

Skills

• Strong numerical skills and a high level of attention to detail.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

• Excellent communication skills for liaising with suppliers and colleagues.

Extra Information

• Study Support: Financial assistance and/or "time off for study" to complete your AAT qualifications.

• Career Progression: A clear pathway to becoming a semi-senior or fully qualified Assistant Accountant.

• Mentorship: Hands-on training from experienced finance professionals.