Assistant Management Accountant

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

SDUK's brands include the Nation’s favourite cheese brand Cathedral City plus other well-known butter & spreads (Clover, Country Life, Vitalite, Utterly Butterly), functional ingredients and dairy free products.

This site at Hawes, DL8 3RN, remains the bastion of a 1,000-year long cheese making heritage of making Wensleydale Cheese, and on this small site the role of Assistant Management Accountant dealing with the stock is a busy, interesting and important role.

This is a site going through change, with many future opportunities for us to drive improvements in multiple areas, taking the business forward in a new and exciting direction.

You'll make contributions that matter by...

Helping to close production batches on time by working closely with teams across both sites to ensure materials are correctly matched to the finished products.

Supporting the management accountant with preparing the weekly management accounts.

Raising monthly purchase orders to ensure accurate values are reflected in the accounts.

Assisting with setting up new products in the finance system and preparing costings to support potential new business opportunities.

Keeping site teams on track with their stock cycle counts by providing regular progress updates.

You’re best suited for the role if you are…

A qualified AAT or have a solid understanding of accountancy and looking to start or continue your ACCA, CIMA studies.

Experienced in an accounting environment—though it’s not essential, it’s definitely a plus.

Confident with PC tools, especially advanced Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with Dynamics AX or similar manufacturing and cost accounting systems is helpful, but not required.

Curious, proactive, and self-motivated—you are at your best in fast-paced environments.

A quick learner who can meet deadlines and manage your workload effectively.

A good communicator, both in writing and in person.

Comfortable working independently and staying motivated without close supervision.

A team player who’s happy to collaborate and work towards shared goals.

We support and care for our employees by providing you with...

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

We Share Bonus Scheme

Employer pension contributions

Discounts on branded products

Free on-site parking

Health cash plan - claim money back towards essential healthcare such as dental, eye care etc.

Access to Thrive 24 hours a day - a leading and NHS clinically approved app which focuses on general wellbeing

Long service recognised every 5 years

Life assurance

Discounted branded products

My Staff Shop - access to exclusive benefits, free advice and savings - providing great discounts from thousands of the UKs largest retailers & service provider

We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join our team.

To enable you to bring your best we will ensure you are provided with any physical or non-physical adjustments to support your participation in the job application and interview process.

Agencies - Thank you for your interest in working with Saputo Dairy UK. We have a PSL who will be supporting us if needed. We do not pay fees or acknowledge any CV’s supplied to Saputo Dairy UK unless you have been briefed on the role by a member of the Talent Acquisition Team.

In the UK, Saputo is a producer of leading British food brands and value-added ingredients. We manufacture a range of cheeses, dairy spreads, and dairy-free products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands including Cathedral City, Clover, Country Life, Frylight and Wensleydale.

Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success.

You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.

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