Junior Accountant, Beyond Meat
EMEA
€38-43k
Producer of plant-based meat
Be an early applicant
Producer of plant-based meat
501-1000 employees
Be an early applicant
€38-43k
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To positively affect growing global issues such as constraints on natural resources and animal welfare.
Role
Who you are
- We are looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Junior Accountant to join our EMEA Finance team
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field
- Approximately 0–2 years of relevant experience in accounting, finance or accounts payable. Relevant internships or working-student experience are also valued
- Basic understanding of accounting principles, including debits and credits, the general ledger, balance sheet and income statement
- Interest in developing a career in accounting and willingness to learn through hands-on experience
- Strong attention to detail and a structured approach to work
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
- Comfortable working with deadlines and managing multiple priorities
- Strong communication and collaboration skills in an international environment
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Experience with NetSuite or another ERP/accounting system is an advantage but not required
What the job involves
- This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career finance professional who wants to build a strong foundation in accounting through hands-on experience in an international business environment
- Accounts Payable will be a key focus of the role, with responsibility for supporting an accurate and efficient end-to-end AP process
- At the same time, the Junior Accountant will gain broader accounting experience by supporting month-end close activities, balance sheet reconciliations, bank accounting, general ledger activities, and other finance processes
- Working closely with the EMEA Finance team, colleagues across the business, and the US Finance team, this role offers the opportunity to develop practical accounting skills, gain experience with NetSuite, and gradually take on broader accounting responsibilities
- Accounts Payable:
- Process vendor invoices accurately and timely, including coding invoices to the appropriate GL accounts, cost centers and departments
- Review invoices against purchase orders and resolve PO and invoice discrepancies together with Procurement, Operations and other internal stakeholders
- Prepare and process vendor payment batches in accordance with company approval procedures
- Act as a point of contact for vendors regarding invoices, payments, reconciliations and disputes
- Review AP balances and proactively investigate mismatches, outstanding items, refunds, credits and adjustments
- Maintain accurate vendor master data and support the vendor creation and change process in the ERP system
- Support the reconciliation of the AP subledger to the general ledger
- Help ensure invoices and payments are processed in accordance with internal controls and company policies
- Accounting & Month-End Close:
- Support the monthly and quarterly financial close process
- Prepare selected balance sheet reconciliations under the guidance of the Accounting Manager
- Assist with bank reconciliations and the recording and clearing of bank transactions
- Support month-end accruals and other recurring journal entries
- Assist with the reconciliation and analysis of Goods Received / Items Received Not Billed and other AP-related balance sheet accounts
- Investigate accounting differences and follow up on outstanding reconciling items
- Support the preparation of schedules and documentation for internal and external audit requests
- Gain exposure to general ledger accounting and gradually take ownership of additional accounting activities as experience develops
- Systems & Process Improvement:
- Work primarily in NetSuite and other finance systems to maintain accurate accounting records
- Identify opportunities to improve and simplify AP and accounting processes
- Support improvements in financial workflows, controls and documentation
- Collaborate with the EMEA and US Finance teams to develop consistent and efficient accounting processes
- Participate in finance projects and other accounting activities based on business needs and individual development
- This role is designed to provide a strong starting point for a career in accounting. You will gain hands-on experience across the accounting cycle while taking real responsibility within the EMEA Finance team
- You will have the opportunity to:
- Build strong practical knowledge of Accounts Payable and general accounting
- Learn how month-end and quarter-end financial close processes work in practice
- Develop experience with balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries and general ledger accounting
- Work with NetSuite in an international finance environment
- Understand financial controls and processes within a multinational organization
- Work closely with experienced finance professionals in both EMEA and the US
- Take on broader accounting responsibilities as your knowledge and experience grow
Our take
Beyond meat is a leader in the plant-based food market, pioneering a category that continues to see increased demand globally. While the initial excitement around vegan meats has faced some hurdles, Beyond Meat remain a key player, adaption to challenges by refining its products and messaging.
Beyond Meat's focus on creating healthier, more sustainable alternatives to animal protein has resulted in a suite of products such as Beyond Sausage, Beyond Meatballs, and its latest launch, Beyond Steak - products not only designed to taste great, but also contribute to environmental sustainability by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and water consumption.
The company continues to adapt as the plant-based market evolves, with recent results showing signs of improving margins and steady international growth. It is also expanding beyond traditional meat alternatives with new high-protein products, while strengthening its brand presence through partnerships such as appointing former England footballer Karen Carney as a UK ambassador. These developments show Beyond Meat isn't slowing down any time soon.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
30% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Oct 2018
$50m
SERIES H
Sep 2018
$6m
LATE VC
Total funding: $128m
Company HQ
El Segundo, CA
Leadership
Ethan Brown
(President & CEO)Holds an MBA from Columbia University and an MPP with a focus on Environment from the University of Maryland.
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