Job Description

Primary Location :


MITCHAM
At Solina, our community of close to 5,000 people share a

passion for food

and live our entrepreneurial culture.


We design customised savoury solutions for our clients operating in the food industry, food service, butchery and nutrition markets. With

sustainability at the heart

of our business model, we aim to produce food that is good in every sense of the word: delicious, nourishing, affordable, sustainable and convenient.


Solina is a fast-growing business, with around 50 production sites and R&D laboratories present in more than 19 countries mainly in Europe and North America.


By constantly rethinking culinary solutions,

we make food matter for people and the planet

.



If you're ready for a new adventure in a dynamic, expanding, passionate, international company,

join us

!

Who are we looking for?

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We're looking for a proactive and detail-focused

Commercial Accountant

to join our Finance team. In this role, you'll be responsible for producing accurate financial reporting, analysis and inights that support business decision-making and continuous improvement. This is a hands-on position, working closely with the Financial Controller and collaborating across departments to drive efficiency, value and performance.

Key Responsibilities

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Close of years trading, balancing of ledgers, WIP and production of annual Statutory Accounts Liaise with external Auditors and Tax consultants Preparation and review of financial reports including month end reporting packs to deadlines Preparation and submission of statutory VAT returns Generation of analytical reports comparing actual performance versus planned, recommending actions improve Implement process change to add value to core processes.

Candidate Profile

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Part-Qualified member of an accounting body (ACCA/CIMA) Moderate/Advanced Excel skills (VLookups, Pivot Tables, basic macros) which can be further developed Able to work with and analyse large amounts of data within Excel/other analytical tools Knowledge of all finance functions (purchase ledger, sales ledger, general ledger) Experience of a ERP system (e.g. Sage 200), preferably within a manufacturing environment Full knowledge of the Financial processes which impact on the accounts.

Benefits

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Free parking on-site Free lunch provided daily Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7

Impact & Visibility

: You will work closely with leadership and multiple departments, influencing real business decisions across the site.

Development & Growth

: Ideal for someone currently working towards ACCA/CIMA, with opportunities to broaden technical skills, build commercial awareness, and progress within the business.

Variety & Ownership

: A wide-ranging role covering month-end reporting, stock account, budgeting, analysis, KPSs and process improvement - no two days are the same.
Please contact Tendai.Marimo@zafronfoods.co.uk for more information on the behaviours, skills and knowledge required for this role.

We are open to talents of all backgrounds. Our recruitment process is based on competences, and we openly welcome all candidates of all types according to our DEI Commitment