D365 F&O Accountant - Food & Beverage Sector, End User - Up to £50,000

North East England, United Kingdom

Permanent
£40000 - £60000 per annum

D365 F&O Accountant 
Location: North East England
Sector: Food Manufacturing / FMCG

My client is a leading food manufacturing group is seeking a Accountant to join their dynamic finance team. This role is central to the group’s financial operations, spanning accounting, tax compliance, reporting, FP&A, and treasury management across multiple international entities.

The successful candidate ensure accurate reporting, compliance, and smooth financial operations. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced, ERP-driven environment within a business that values innovation and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform regular purchase ledger reconciliations to support timely and accurate month-end closures.
• Post overhead expenses with correct cost centre allocation, expense categorisation, and VAT treatment.
• Manage the weekly supplier payment cycle, ensuring timely payments and resolution of outstanding queries.
• Prepare and maintain monthly accruals and prepayments schedules for accurate financial reporting.
• Handle intercompany account reconciliations and manage internal group recharges.
• Support costing exercises and assist in financial preparation for tenders and commercial bids.
• Conduct weekly bank reconciliations and manage monthly credit card expense bookings with correct VAT accounting.
• Ensure timely and accurate VAT return filings and assist with VAT-related queries.
• Maintain the Fixed Asset Register and lease summary, ensuring up-to-date records.
• Assist in preparing the monthly Financial MI Pack for group-level reporting.
• Compile financial data and documentation to support statutory audits, tax inspections, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CA, CPA, CIMA) preferred.
• 4–6 years’ experience in a similar accounting role, ideally within manufacturing or FMCG.
• Strong understanding of VAT, intercompany transactions, and financial processes.
• Experience working with ERP systems (e.g - D365 F&O).
• High attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across global teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications.

CLICK APPLY / Send your CV to raimico.hitchen@opusrs.com - (Unfortunately our client doesn't offer sponsorship)