Assistant Accountant

Devyani International P Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as an Assistant Accountant with a focus on improving financial processes at a leading logistics company. You will produce management accounts, enhance operational performance, and benefit from a hybrid working model. With a focus on career development, you will have opportunities to grow in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Generous holidays

Cycle-to-work scheme

Online discounts

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Actively studying towards an accountancy qualification.
• Excellent PC skills, particularly in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Produce weekly flash accounts for multiple transport locations.
• Manage period-end processes including prepayment and accrual journals.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and assist in preparing annual budgets.

Skills

Proactivity

Analytical skills

Excel

Education

Studying towards an accountancy qualification

Job description

Overview

As an Assistant Accountant with Wincanton, you will play an important role within the Group Transport Finance Team. You will support the operational & financial running of the business, ensuring management accounts processes are followed. The role involves challenging current processes and championing continuous improvement across the team.

Our function combines the daily commercial & financial operations of transport with strategic controls to maximize value for our customers and the wider group.

The role is based at our Sainsbury's distribution centres in Kettering or Northampton. After initial training, the role will be hybrid, with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.

Key Responsibilities

1. Produce weekly flash accounts for multiple transport locations.
2. Manage period-end processes for Wincanton and customers, including prepayment and accrual journals.
3. Understand and explain variances to forecast, along with P&L analysis to identify underlying trends.
4. Perform balance sheet reconciliations with supporting evidence for provisions or deferrals, including payroll reconciliations.
5. Assist the Finance Manager in preparing annual budgets and forecasts, and drive process improvements.
6. Communicate effectively with stakeholders regarding risks or opportunities in the P&L and resolve or escalate customer queries.
7. Support the production of contractual customer reporting packs.

What will you bring to our team?

1. Actively studying towards an accountancy qualification.
2. Understanding of logistics business is desirable but not essential.
3. Proactive, inquisitive, with a passion for challenging teams to improve performance.
4. Flexible and responsive to internal and external requests.
5. Excellent PC skills, especially Excel (pivot tables, formulas, etc.).

Our Culture & Benefits

Along with a generous salary, we offer a friendly, safety-first environment, company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle-to-work scheme, online discounts, onsite parking, and more.

We value our people and provide opportunities for career development, training, and multi-skilling in a dynamic environment.

Our Commitment

We are committed to equality, creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment where everyone can be their authentic selves. We are proud of our diverse workforce and champion an inclusive culture.

Find out more: Wincanton champions a diverse workforce.