Assistant Financial Accountant

Job title: Assistant Financial Accountant
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £32,000 - £34,000 (Depending on Experience) + KPIs
Location: Herne Hill, London
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, from 8:30am to 5:30pm (1-hour lunch break)

At Rondanini, we are passionate about creating exceptional food. While our roots are proudly Italian, our reach now goes far beyond – offering a diverse and innovative range of products tailored to today’s ever-evolving tastes.

As part of the wider Vita Food Group, we develop, produce and deliver high-quality food to retailers, restaurants and food service customers across the UK and beyond.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Assistant Financial Accountant to join our finance team. This role is ideal for someone who is part-qualified (or working towards a professional accounting qualification) and looking to develop their career in a dynamic and supportive environment.

• Day-to-day accounts payable and receivables duties for the group.
• Accurately process financial information within month end deadlines.
• Obtain approvals of invoices from all departments.
• Assist to preparation of management accounts.
• Assist in accruals and prepayments processing.
• Assist in budgets; forecast preparation across the group.
• General accounts queries - investigating and liaising with other departments.
• Cover for others of the finance team during period of absence and annual leave.
• Contribute to process improvements within the finance team.

• 1–3 years’ experience in a finance or accounting role.
• A solid understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Currently studying towards a professional qualification (ACCA/CIMA/ACA).
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage workload and meet tight deadlines.
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.

• Experience with ERP systems such as Microsoft Navision or Business Central.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• An analytical mindset with a proactive approach to tasks.
• High numeracy and strong technical capability.
• Confidence in problem solving and using your initiative.

• Career Development:We provide opportunities for growth and learning.
• Annual Leave:23 Days + Bank Holidays (rising to 25 days with length of service).
• Wellness day:Take 1 wellness day every year on us.
• Onsite Gym:Enjoy our free to use head office gym.
• Discounts:Get 15% off trade prices at our sister company, Salvo 1968, and access to exclusive offers on  .
• Health & Wellbeing Support:Access to mental health, legal, and financial advice via our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme:Save on your commute with our green initiative.
• Product Tasting:Regular opportunities to sample our delicious products!
• Team Socials:Join us for annual Christmas and summer parties, plus quarterly team gatherings.
• Enhanced Family Leave:up to 6 months fully paid maternity/adoption leave and up to 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave, paid leave for fertility treatment for both partners (based on length of service).

1–3 years’ experience in a finance or accounting role