Reporting to: Site Accountant

Job Role:

This is a 36 month rotational programme

ABP is one of Europe`s leading beef processors. We have built our success on entrepreneurship, technological investment and a deep knowledge of the sectors in which we operate. As key stakeholders in the integrity of the food supply chain we are focused on ensuring the full traceability of our products.

Our core business - ABP Beef - is supported by its renewable, pet food and protein divisions, which combine to ensure the value of by-products is maximized and the environmental impact of the business and our customers is minimized. Our company has doubled the size of its business in the past 10 years, and continues to seek additional growth opportunities through organic initiatives and potential acquisitions.

Graduates will be provided with fully funded professional CIMA training through either of our training partners, BPP or Kaplan. Working towards achieving CIMA qualification within the 3 year programme.

Candidates will also receive on the job learning and will be provided with a mentor at each of their placements. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and vibrant team in an all-encompassing training programme!

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Factory - Learn the core operations of the business at one of our sites throughout the UK. Candidates will gain an in-depth understanding of all processes within the factory and will be able to relate these learnings to different aspects of factory finance, including management accounts, product costings and KPI analysis. 

Internal Audit - The Internal Audit function provides candidates with the opportunity to travel throughout Europe. Learning on the job from a number of experienced senior staff, you will focus on reviewing all controls at site level, ensuring business risks are minimised. 

Business Support Office - An opportunity to learn from and work with the centralised functions at our Support Office based in the Midlands. Candidates will learn how to consolidate group monthly accounts and produce financial reports for board the Board of Directors. 

Project - An opportunity to take lead on a project to be decided at the time by the Finance Director.

Knowledge and Experience:
We`re looking for finance, or related graduates that are:

• Passionate about working in the food industry
• Have an appreciation for the complexities that come with a career in the red meat industry
• Analytical in their approach
• Great communicators with an ability to influence others
• Keen on detail
• Highly computer literate
• Hold a full UK driving licence

Skills:

Safety First - Shows safety awareness and will take a step back to consider the safety aspect before `diving in` to complete the task.

Try. Try. Try. - Resilience. Never gives up. Always finds a way.

Just Do It - Effective. Execution. Makes things happen.

Communication - Works with all people at all levels, internal and external, through listening and adjusting their language and communication style where required. Good verbal and written English.

Bigger Picture- Understands the business need to service & deliver quality to the customer.

Team Player - Works & interacts with colleagues to do what is best for the Company as a whole, ahead of personal goals.