Accounting Assistant - Recharges FTC

Wincanton PLC; Chippenham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics and supply chain company is seeking an Accounting Assistant (Recharges) in Chippenham. This hybrid role supports the Finance Service Centre with responsibilities including process documentation updates and cleansing activities. Ideal candidates will have experience in office settings and be working towards or have a recognised accounting qualification. Competitive benefits include flexible working hours and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Generous remuneration

Company pension scheme

Generous holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount platform

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experience of working in an office environment.
• Qualified by experience or studying towards a recognised accounting qualification.
• Demonstrating teamwork to achieve goals.

Responsibilities

• Support creation and updating of process documentation.
• Cleanse non-recharge activities and work with internal teams.
• Enable transition planning for clearer ownership of tasks.
• Enhance customer engagement and issue resolution.

Skills

Office environment experience

Flexibility

Recognised accounting qualification (CIMA/ACCA/AAT)

Pressure management

Teamwork

Process improvement

Strong Excel skills

Knowledge of O365 applications

Familiarity with Oracle Fusion and Business Intelligence

Tools

Excel

O365 applications

Oracle Fusion

Business Intelligence tools

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Accounting Assistant (Recharges) to join our team in Chippenham. The Finance Service Centre is a fast moving, customer focused team, providing a range of professional services to support the Wincanton business and its customers. This is an interim role until the end of May 2026. The successful applicant will support the Recharges Manager in cleansing and transitioning non-recharge activities, driving process clarity and improvement. The role is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite Tuesday and Wednesday each week. Hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm and can be flexible with start and finish times.

Responsibilities

• Supporting creation of / updating process documentation
• Cleanse of non-recharge activities - working with other internal teams to see where the task can be most efficiently completed
• Enable transition planning for clearer ownership and accountability of tasks
• Enhance internal customer engagement and issue resolution

What will you bring?

• Experience of working in an office environment
• Flexible and able to work longer days at peak points in the month to ensure that Service Level Agreements are met
• Qualified by experience or studying towards a recognised accounting qualification (CIMA/ACCA/AAT)
• Experience of working under pressure, prioritising, and managing competing deadlines
• Demonstrating teamwork and togetherness to achieve goals
• Ability to identify process improvements that deliver quality/efficiency benefits
• Ability to demonstrate strong Excel skills
• Working knowledge of O365 applications, Oracle Fusion and Business Intelligence an advantage

What do we offer?

Our Culture & Benefits

• In addition to generous remuneration, we really value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment, along with other benefits including company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle to work scheme, employee benefits include online discount platform, onsite parking and much more.
• Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That's why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.
• Be a part of our values; We're Thoughtful, We're Aiming High and We're Prepared.

Our Commitment

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. We strive for an environment where all colleagues feel included, supported and valued, whilst feeling they can be their whole selves within our workplaces. We are proud that our colleagues represent us and our successes and we welcome your application.