ABOUT US
Tate & Lyle is on a journey of change, inspired by our purpose of Transforming Lives through the Science of Food. Today, we are a global leader in sweetening, texture and fortification products that remove calories and add fibre. Customers use our innovations to create healthier, tastier food and drink for billions of consumers. Across the world, we are unlocking the curiosity and courage in our people – to foster a truly experimental culture and create a tech-enabled, more agile, risk-ready operation. Join us to play your part in growing our business and its positive impact on communities, society and the planet.
Tate & Lyle Global Shared Services Centre in Łódź is the principal location for handling the business support activities and processes for Tate & Lyle, both transactional as well as value-added business partnering support. Starting operations in 2011 with less than 50 people, we now have over 350 employees supporting operations globally. We have 30 teams operating in Łódź to provide service in the areas of Finance, Customer Service, Procurement, HR/People Services, and IS/IT
ROLE PURPOSE
The Accounting & Reporting Trainee is responsible for supporting the financial reporting process by ensuring accurate
and timely recording of financial transactions. This role involves assisting with the preparation of financial statements,
reconciling accounts and supporting internal control process. The person receives support from more
experienced accountants.
MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Complete given tasks related to financial reporting Month End Close Activities according to Month End Close Timetable (example journal entries calculation and posting, reconciliation and confirmation of monthly intercompany balances, execution of SAP transactions etc).
- Complete tasks in line with accounting policies, and procedures.
- Ensure appropriate business sense checks are in place.
- Prepare regular reports.
- Produce monthly control files to ensure all reconciliations are complete.
- Support preparation of monthly Balance Sheet Reconciliations.
PERFORMANCE MEASURES
- Performance against KPI (key performance indicators), such as accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency metrics.
- Compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures.
- Positive feedback from team members and internal stakeholders regarding the quality and timeliness of financial information.
Tate & Lyle is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.
Skills Required
- Execute SAP transactions and related system entries
- Perform month-end close activities including journal entries and intercompany reconciliations
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and monthly control files
- Follow accounting policies, procedures, and internal control requirements
- Produce regular financial reports and perform business sense checks
What We Do
Tate & Lyle's purpose, Transforming Lives Through the Science of Food, inspires everything we do. Whether it’s by making food and drink healthier and tastier; continuously improving how we work; promoting a safe working environment; or making a difference to our local communities, we believe we can successfully grow our business and have a positive impact on society. What is it we do? Simply put, we make healthy food tastier and tasty food healthier. Our work is driven by consumer health needs and trends, governments desire to build and support healthy communities, and the need for affordable food and nutrition in many parts of the world. We deliver ingredients and solutions to meet all these needs. Our speciality sweeteners and fibres help reduce sugar and calories. Our fibres fortify food and improve digestive health. Our texturants and stabilising systems help extend shelf-life and make food manufacturing easier. Across the globe, we are transforming lives through the science of food. And we need talented and skilled people to help us on this journey
