Assistant Accountant

Wincanton; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Accountant to enhance their finance team. This pivotal role involves reconciling transport data, ensuring compliance, and promoting continuous improvement within the finance processes. You will collaborate with various teams to resolve queries, support profitability assessments, and communicate effectively with stakeholders. The position offers a hybrid work model after initial training, allowing flexibility while contributing to the financial health of the organization. Join a company that values its people and fosters a culture of inclusivity and development.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

Generous Holidays

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Online Discounts

Onsite Parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is essential.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile weekly data and identify anomalies for accuracy.
• Support annual rate reviews for Backhaul lanes to ensure profitability.

Skills

Excel

Analytical Skills

Time Management

Problem-Solving

Education

Relevant Accounting Experience

Job description

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking an Assistant Accountant to join our team. This role is crucial within the Group Transport Finance Team, focusing on reconciling our backhauls with our customers' central summaries. You will support the operational and financial management of the business, ensuring compliance with management accounts processes. Additionally, you will challenge existing processes and promote continuous improvement across the team.

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

The position is based at our Sainsbury's distribution centre in Leeds. After initial training, the role will be hybrid, with three days in the office and two days remote.

How will you contribute?

1. Reconcile weekly Wincanton Backhaul data with Sainsbury's central summaries, identifying anomalies in kilometres and hours reported to ensure accuracy.
2. Process weekly internal cross-charges between Wincanton contracts.
3. Serve as the main contact for BAU Finance colleagues to raise issues and provide reporting solutions.
4. Collaborate with the Wincanton Invoicing team to resolve queries promptly.
5. Assist in reducing bad debt and managing overdue customer accounts.
6. Support annual rate reviews for Backhaul lanes to ensure ongoing profitability.
7. Communicate effectively to keep stakeholders informed of risks and opportunities within the P&L.
8. Resolve and escalate site finance and operations queries related to the backhaul P&L.
9. Provide accurate reports demonstrating Backhaul profitability to Wincanton and customers.

What will you bring?

1. Experience in a similar role.
2. Excellent PC skills, particularly in Excel.
3. Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret large data sets.
4. A self-starter with excellent time management, motivation, and problem-solving skills.
5. Drive, energy, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
6. Willingness to travel across sites as needed.

What do we offer?

Our Culture & Benefits

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

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

Our Commitment

We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all employees. We foster an inclusive environment where colleagues feel supported and valued, and can be their authentic selves. We are proud of our diverse workforce and welcome your application.

Learn more: Wincanton champions a diverse workforce.