Job Description

Company Background

Andros is an industrial, family-owned company based in south west France with a turnover of over 2.5 billion Euros. It is a leading European fruit transformation and chilled dairy producer manufacturing the internationally famous brand Bonne Maman, as well as many private label products.

Andros Group:

46 production facilities across Europe and beyond (USA, China, New Zealand...) 4 poles of development: Fruit, Chilled Dairy, Confectionery, Frozen Desserts A real and a significant will to introduce innovations Both a branded

Company culture

: Andros believes in people above anything else. Their success has come from empowering hands-on, pragmatic individuals within a dynamic, solution-seeking and market-share winning organisation. Entrepreneurial spirit is encouraged and consumer satisfaction is paramount.

The work environment is fast, varied and "politic" free. Communication is uncomplicated and direct relying on the trust built through professional expertise and a real team player attitude.

There is pride within the organisation to be the manufacturer of simple, high quality food offering great value to the consumer. In short, an "international good food maker".

Andros in the UK is a major supplier of ambient fruit-based conserves and chilled yogurts and desserts, with its commercial operations based in Hammersmith dealing directly with all major retailers and sectors within the UK. They acquired in 2008, the Oldford dairy site (Somerset) and heavily invested in new, state-of-the-art, chilled desserts product lines, unique on the market.

The company has experienced rapid growth becoming a top 150 UK food & drink business in 2020. This growth has been driven across both the preserves and desserts categories through the success of the Bonne Maman brand as well as an extensive private label activity. The products are either imported or produced in the dedicated chilled dessert facility in the South West of England. There is an ambitious investment plan for the coming years.

Bonne Maman has seen significant success in the UK over recent years becoming brand leader of the jam category in 2013 and is now a major player in chilled desserts and yogurt. Bonne Maman is known for its simple, great quality, natural products evoking a homely welcoming and trustworthy brand.

To support this growth we are now seeking a Finance Administrator for this varied and busy role.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

Preparation of monthly accounting base data and supporting the preparation of the monthly management accounts Preparation and distribution of weekly sales reporting Processing invoices on internal systems Maintaining capital expenditure records Submitting routine ONS reports when requested Assisting with customs declarations to ensure uninterrupted supply of imported finished goods and raw materials Other general administration for the immediate and wider office team

Candidate Profile:

The successful candidate will be highly organised and efficient with a can-do attitude Ability to cope with changes to workload and adapt quickly to changing priorities Ability to work calmly to deadline and accurately under pressure Should have great attention to detail, the business relies on identifying any mistakes and fixing them very quickly Clear communication style and internal/external influence to get things done. Use the phone and work in person, not just e-mail. Ask questions where needed. Forward-thinking beyond the immediate task. Passion, energy and enthusiasm for the responsibilities of the role Professional approach

Background

Good understanding of IT systems and software. Proficiency in MS Excel is of particular importance Ability to prioritise and organise a large work load Strong verbal and written communication skills and capable of explaining information simply information to Finance, Operational and other non-finance staff alike Experience of working in a FMCG manufacturing environment, with 24/7 activity an advantage but not essential

Location

The role is based full time in Oldford, Frome

Company Package

Market Leader in their products and sector

Company pension 6% employer contribution

25 days holiday + Bank holidays

Company sick pay

4 x Death in Service

Wellbeing initiatives - Free flu jabs, free eye tests, 90 contribution to prescription lenses

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 27,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Canteen Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Frome BA11 2NQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person