Job Description

About Us:

Wayland Farms form part of the hugely successful Cranswick PLC, with pig farms across Norfolk and Suffolk.

We are seeking a detailed-orientated and flexible Accounts Assistant to join our small finance team, reporting into and supported by the Management Accountant. Working in a small team of three, this is a key role within the business to ensure all office administration and data recording is completed in a timely and effective manner. The role will encompass a wide range of tasks covering every area of the business.

Hours

: Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00 (However, we are flexible to consider slightly reduced hours for the right candidate)

Job requirements of an Accounts Assistant:

Inputting pig movements and sales data into excel spreadsheets to facilitate the completion of the weekly accounts. Weekly feed invoice coding and posting which includes the collation and filing of relevant backing documentation. Coding and posting of other purchase invoices and preparation of weekly supplier payments. Completion of other tasks for the wider office as required Assist with the completion of weekly and monthly reports as required by the management accountant. Provide holiday cover for management accountant and farms administrator Liaising with farms and external businesses via telephone, as well as answering incoming office calls.

What you will need:

Experience within an office/administrative role is required. Finance experience is beneficial The ability to work to tight deadlines Flexible working approach - prepared to learn all areas of the department and be flexible in what is required each week to maintain the effective functioning of the office. To be a motivated individual who will work seamlessly with office colleagues and the wider farm management team. To use your initiative and deal with issues as and when they arrive. Good excel skills - Knowledge of formulas is not required but the ability to comfortably navigate and enter data into large spreadsheets.

Pay and benefits:

Salary - 26,000 - 28,000 FTE (dependant on experience) Pension - 3% employer contributions/5% employee contributions Access to our Feed your Wellbeing hub, with retail discounts and a range of other perks! Share of the profits with our discounted share scheme Discounted local gym membership Death in service insurance
Closing Date: 14th December 2025 (please note that should we receive significant interest, this closing date may be brought forward)

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 26,000.00-28,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person