Accounts Assistant - Part-Time

Overview

Due to growth within our General Merchandise sector, an opportunity has arisen for an Accounting Assistant to join the existing Finance Team based at our Rochdale depot, Lancashire.

The Accounting Assistant role presents an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join the Wincanton team, reporting to the Finance Officer to develop their career within the Finance community at Wincanton.

The role is a hybrid role, with 3 days a week on site. Based at Kingsway, Rochdale.

Salary: £26,000

How will you contribute?

1. Contribute to the production of weekly accounts with the help of the Finance Officer.
2. Review costs and be able to explain the variances with meaningful commentary to operational stakeholders and Finance Manager.
3. Manage time, attendance output and payroll on site & deal with all queries related to variances.
4. Support Finance Officer in month-end procedures, including balancing costs reported and ensuring all risks and opportunities are flagged.
5. Support operators in understanding operation cost drivers.
6. Work with the operation team to capture all stats and non-finance info for input into the accounts.
7. Ensure relevant costs are tracked and up to date to prepay/accrue as appropriate.
8. Review weekly Operational Trackers and liaise with the Operation to resolve queries.
9. Assist with period balance sheet reconciliations.
10. Create and post weekly & monthly journals.
11. Control inter-contract and inter-company re-charges.
12. Handle purchasing for the contract, including raising purchase orders and liaising with external suppliers.
13. Undertake ad-hoc duties as required for the role.

What will you bring?

1. Ideally studying or wanting to study towards a professional accountancy qualification (AAT, CIMA or ACCA).
2. Interest in developing a career in Finance within the Logistics industry.
3. Strong PC skills, including Microsoft Excel.
4. Self-motivated, enthusiastic, able to work accurately under pressure, and flexible to business needs during key reporting periods.
5. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What do we offer?

Our Culture & Benefits

Alongside a competitive salary, we value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment, with benefits such as a company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle-to-work scheme, online discounts, onsite parking, and more.

We prioritize career development, training, and multi-skilling in a dynamic environment. Join us and be part of our values: Thoughtful, Aiming High, and Prepared.

Our Commitment

We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities and fostering an inclusive environment where all colleagues feel supported and valued. We are proud of our diverse workforce and welcome your application.

Find out more: Wincanton champions a diverse workforce.