Assistant Accountant

GXO Logistics; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in Liverpool is seeking a part-time Assistant Accountant to support financial management. You will ensure accurate financial reporting, challenge discretionary spending, and assist operational management. Ideal candidates are part-qualified AAT or studying towards accountancy, with strong Excel and financial systems skills. This role offers a salary of £21,000 per annum, along with various benefits including a pension scheme and medical insurance.

Benefits

33 days annual leave (Pro Rata for part-time)

Company sponsored pension scheme

Private medical & dental insurance

24/7 online GP service

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

High street discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Cashback cards

Saving scheme

Qualifications

• AAT qualification or ongoing studies in accountancy are essential.
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with financial systems are required.
• Ability to maintain effective business relationships is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial reporting of site weekly costings to ensure accuracy.
• Provide support and challenge to Operational Management team.
• Challenge all site discretionary spend.
• Support cost/benefit analysis and improvement tracking.

Skills

Financial management systems knowledge

Excel skills

Business relationship management

Education

Fully / Part AAT qualified or studying towards a professional accountancy qualification

Job description

Are you a finance professional looking for that next step?

Here at GXO, we are currently recruiting for an Assistant Accountant to join our team in Knowsley. The Assistant Accountant is responsible for assisting and supporting the Finance Manager and Site Manager to drive best practices in financial management within the organisation to maintain control and maximize efficiency and growth.

This is a part-time, permanent position working 3 days per week, Monday to Wednesday, 9am to 5pm (Can be flexible on start & finish times).

Pay, benefits and more:

We're looking to offer a salary of £21,000 per annum, and 33 days annual leave (Pro Rata for Part-time). Your benefits package includes a company sponsored pension scheme, private medical & dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You'll also have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!

What you'll do on a typical day:

• To manage the financial reporting of the site weekly costings to GXO and the customer reviewing in respect of accuracy and performance, versus budget or forecast
• To provide appropriate levels of support and challenge to the Operational Management team
• To challenge all site discretionary spend
• Support with continuous improvement cost/benefit analysis and tracking

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Fully / Part AAT qualified or studying towards a professional accountancy qualification.
• Knowledge of financial management systems & excellent Excel skills
• Proven track record in successfully establishing and maintaining effective business relationships with both internal and external customers

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

GXO is a leading provider of cutting‑edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.