About
Employer description
Ichiban UK is a privately owned sushi manufacturer producing own label and branded sushi for the UK market. We have been one of the UK’s largest sushi producers for almost two decades and moved to our current site in Earl Stonham, Suffolk in 2007. Operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, we are a well-equipped and heavily invested site that specialises in the art of making sushi for leading UK retailers and supermarkets.
We employ over 450 staff on our single site, from Production Operatives to Engineers, which allows us to complete the whole process of manufacturing from start to finish here in Suffolk.
Main description
Ichiban UK is a privately owned sushi manufacturer producing own label and branded sushi for the UK market. We have been one of the UK’s largest sushi producers for almost two decades and moved to our current site in Earl Stonham, Suffolk in 2007. There is an exciting opportunity for a finance apprentice to join their team.
Main duties:
- Accurately input purchase ledger invoices into the accounting system.
- Verify invoice costs against expected amounts.
- Ensure invoices are approved by a manager prior to payment.
- Reconcile supplier invoices and investigate any discrepancies.
- Assist in the supplier payment process as needed.
- Support with stock and cost accounting entries.
- Monitor manufacturing costs and assist with variance analysis.
- Liaise with operations and procurement teams to ensure accurate reporting.
- Support the processing of expense claims and credit card transactions.
- Perform routine calculations to generate analyses and reports when requested.
- Input accounting data swiftly and accurately into the system.
- Provide ad-hoc support to other areas of the finance team, including sales ledger, nominal postings, payroll and management accounts.
- Handle general administrative tasks, such as filing, photocopying, archiving, and shredding.
- Assist with office duties, including answering the phone and sorting post.
- Take on additional duties as required.
Entry requirements
Essential
GCSEs grade 5-9A/C in Maths and English.
Skills required
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Initiative
- Team working
- Logical
- IT skills
Training to be provided
The learner will be studying the Accounts/Finance Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard qualification.
Day release to West Suffolk College
Level 2 AAT Qualification
Things to consider
Rural location - will require own transport.
Future prospects
Permanent full-time position available on completion as Finance Assistant.
Closing Date
The closing date for this job offer is on 29/08/2025
Salary
£ 25396 per year
Location
This job is located in Stowmarket, Suffolk
How to Apply
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