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Overview
The Role & Team:

We are seeking a diligent and proactive Commercial Accounts Assistant to join our team on an 8-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. The role is working 40 hours per week.

This role supports the Commercial Manager and the operational team at our warehousing and distribution centre on Portbury.

Your day will be varied, including financial and operational data management, reporting, and analysis.

You'll gain confidence using programs such as excel and SAP and enjoy working with numbers and data.

There will be a learning period before the current Trainee Commercial Accountant starts their maternity leave and a handover period at the end of the contract.

The role would be a great opportunity for someone with accounts experiencelooking to diversity their skills and work with a great team!

Who We Are

apetito is the UK's leading food supplier to the health and social care sectors serving more than 600 care homes, 500 hospitals, as well as 200 education settings. Our meals are expertly crafted by our dieticians and chefs, and then frozen to lock in the goodness. For over 25 years our sister company Wiltshire Farm Foods has been cooking and delivering over 300 different delicious frozen meals to our customer's homes.

As a family-owned business established in 1958, we take great pride in being a company that makes a real difference and is dedicated to creating outstanding meals to be proud of.

We develop a range of products designed to enhance health and well-being for all our customers.

We are driven by a passion for service, dedicated to feeding some of the UK's most vulnerable people and offering delicious and nutritious meals to our customers.

We proudly support British food and farming, focusing on using the best ethical and sustainable produce. This is in alignment with our goal to reach Net Zero by 2040.

Learn more about apetito's commitment to a more sustainable future here: (url removed)

At apetito, we value inclusivity and diversity as it empowers people from different backgrounds to contribute innovative ideas. Our mission is to build an inclusive workplace where everyone reaches their full potential.

Who we are
apetito is the UK's leading food supplier to the health and social care sectors serving more than 1,300 care homes, health care and education settings.

Our meals are expertly crafted by our dieticians and chefs, and then frozen to lock in the goodness.

Wiltshire Farm Foods, our sister company, is the UK's largest ready meal supplier cooking and delivering over 330 different delicious frozen ready meals across the UK.

Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reports.
Check integrity of supplier Purchase Order Request & Raise purchase orders.
Prepare weekly company service reports for review and customer monthly reports as required.
Provide financial and operational data to support the commercial manager and the operational team.
Support with preparation and data input of weekly reports forecasting the monthly financial performance based on operational inputs.
Support Commercial Manager with ad hoc projects as required.
Participate in cross-functional projects to improve operational efficiency.
Support the Export function of the operation. Handover and Transition:
Collaborate with the Trainee Commercial Accountant before their leave to understand ongoing tasks and responsibilities.
Ensure a smooth transition of duties and responsibilities.
Prepare comprehensive handover documentation and assist the Trainee Commercial Accountant upon their return. About you
Essential:
Previous experience in a similar accounting or finance role
Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Can-do approach and happy to be flexible Desirable:
Experience in warehousing and distribution is a plus.
Experience with SAP
Experience in a commercial accounts environment This role is based on-site at our warehousing and distribution centre. The location does not benefit from good public transport links so own transport will be required.

Company Benefits
Competitive salary - accredited Living Wage employer
33 days holiday per year, including bank holidays (which are considered a normal working day)
Option to purchase up to 5 additional days holiday per year
Discretionary annual bonus scheme
Pension scheme - employer matched contributions up to 4%
Life assurance scheme worth at least 1x annual salary
Free meals, snacks and beverages on site
Free parking
Free turkey or voucher at Christmas
apetito perks scheme including salary sacrifice options and retail discounts Our Values
Our Values

As a family-owned business, we take great pride in being a company that makes a real difference and is dedicated to creating outstanding meals to be proud of.

We develop a range of products designed to enhance health and well-being for all our customers.

We are driven by a passion for service, and dedicated to feeding some of the UK's most vulnerable people.

We proudly support British food and farming, focusing on using the best ethical and sustainable produce in alignment with our goal to reach Net Zero by 2040. Our ethical standards are recognised by the ETI and we are an accredited Living Wage employer.

Learn more about apetito's commitment to a more sustainable future here: (url removed)

We embrace inclusion, empowering individuals from diverse backgrounds. Our commitment to making a real difference extends to customers, communities, and staff and we're on a mission to build an inclusive workplace where everyone reaches their full potential