Wiltshire Farm Foods, a leading food company based just outside Dublin, is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support our finance function. The role will involve maintaining accurate financial records, processing invoices and payments, reconciling accounts, and assisting with monthly reporting. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business in a supportive and collaborative environment.

This role is for 24 hours per week, 3 in 5 days.

Wiltshire Farm Foods, part of the apetito group, is the UK’s largest ready-meal supplier, cooking and delivering over 330 different delicious frozen ready meals across the UK primarily to the elderly, their family members and healthcare professionals.

We're dedicated to making a real difference to our customers' lives, by bringing sunshine to their doors through our commitment to provide good old-fashioned service.

Our intense pride drives us to continuously innovate and improve, ensuring our products and service exceed our customers' needs.

This is all whilst being an ethical and sustainable organisation that believes in doing the right thing.

• Record and maintain all financial transactions, including purchases, sales, receipts, and payments.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely invoicing and collections.
• Reconcile bank statements and company accounts monthly.
• Prepare and maintain general ledger entries.
• Process payroll and maintain employee financial records.
• Generate financial reports such as balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Support company accountant to produce monthly management accounts
• Assist with budget preparation and forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and assist with tax filings.
• Monitor cash flow and report discrepancies promptly.
• Collaborate with accountants during audits and year-end closing.

Essential

• Proven experience as a Bookkeeper, preferably in a distribution or logistics environment.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency in accounting software QuickBooks and MS Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills for vendor and internal team interactions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• AAT, IAB or similar bookkeeping qualification
• Familiarity with GAAP and industry-specific compliance requirements.

• Competitive salary 
• 21 days annual leave + public holidays
• Pension contribution 

As a family-owned business, we take great pride in being a company that makes a real difference and is dedicated to creating outstanding meals to be proud of.

We develop a range of products designed to enhance health and well-being for all our customers.

We are driven by a passion for service and dedicated to feeding some of the UK’s most vulnerable people.

We proudly support British food and farming, focusing on using the best ethical and sustainable produce in alignment with our goal to reach Net Zero by 2040.

Our ethical standards are recognised by the ETI and we are an accredited Living Wage employer.
Learn more about apetito’s commitment to a more sustainable future.

We embrace inclusion, empowering individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Our commitment to making a real difference extends to customers, communities, and staff and we're on a mission to build an inclusive workplace where everyone reaches their full potential.