Job Title: Assistant Accountant
Location: United Kingdom (Flexible)
Contract type: Fixed Tem – 12 months
Package includes: Salary from £35,000 plus pension contributions matched up to 10%, and access to flexible benefits that support your development, wellbeing, and everyday life.
Germains Seed Technology, a global leader in seed technology, is seeking a talented professional to join our team. As our next Assistant Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting the financial operations of our European business, ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong financial controls, and partnering with stakeholders across multiple locations. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional who enjoys working in a collaborative international environment and wants to contribute to continuous improvement projects while developing their career within a global organisation.
What you'll be doing:
- Supporting accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, and payment processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
- Maintaining daily bank reconciliations and managing banking administration activities.
- Reconciling and settling intercompany balances.
- Preparing VAT (BTW), tax, Intrastat, and government statistical reporting.
- Preparing month-end reports, accruals, prepayments, journals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Supporting internal and external audits and preparing year-end reporting information.
- Supporting stock control activities, stock reconciliations, and stock revaluation processes.
What you'll bring:
- Minimum Level 4 qualification in an administrative or finance-related discipline, or equivalent experience.
- At least 3 years' experience in an accounting role within a private-sector organisation.
- Experience in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes.
- Strong Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate financial records.
- The ability to work effectively across different locations, cultures, and teams.
- A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and excellent customer service.
Where growth meets purpose
What sets us apart is how we delight our customers - and that’s because of great people like you. People with different life experiences who share common values. Together, we’re shaping a world where responsible nutrition is accessible to all. With a big goal comes equally big opportunities to make a career that truly feels like your own. As a team we’re collaborative, purpose-driven and encourage trying new ideas. We also find ways to nourish your individual journey, so everyone can feel proud of the difference that they make in their own way.
We’re thrilled to share that AB Agri has been recognised as one of The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2025. This is a proud moment for us all. It highlights the real progress we’ve made to build a workplace that is inclusive, supportive, and fair for everyone. Over the last 5 years we have rebuilt our talent management practices, from inclusive hiring, to transparent pay frameworks, flexible work, and the momentum of our Employee Network Groups. Our actions are embedding inclusion at the heart of how we operate and creating a culture where people can be themselves
As a Disability Confident employer, we’re committed to ensuring our application and recruitment processes work for everyone so if you need any additional support (like alternative formats for your application, bringing a support dog to the offices, a sign language interpreter - or anything else) just let us know.