Assistant Finance Analyst: Management Accounts & Budgeting

GXO Logistics; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life assurance

Benefits platform (retail discounts)

Job summary

GXO Logistics in Northampton seeks an Assistant Accountant to join our Head Office finance team. You will produce monthly management accounts with detailed variance analysis to support Finance Business Partner decisions.

You will assist with budgeting and forecasting process, maintain balance sheet reconciliations, and deliver insightful analysis of overheads to improve reporting and efficiency. This is a full-time role, 37.5 hours per week, with a hybrid pattern predominately office-based;

Qualifications

• Proven experience producing monthly management accounts with variance analysis.
• Experience supporting budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and reporting standards.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills under deadline pressure.
• Proactive approach to process improvements and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts with variance analysis and commentary for Finance Business Partner review.
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Support budgeting and forecasting, incorporating approved changes into reporting.
• Deliver insightful analysis of overhead expenditure to inform decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement across finance processes and support month-end close.

Skills

Management accounting

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Variance analysis

Stakeholder comms

Education

Part qualified accounting qualification (AAT/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

GXO Logistics in Northampton seeks an Assistant Accountant to join our Head Office finance team. You will produce monthly management accounts with detailed variance analysis to support Finance Business Partner decisions.

You will assist with budgeting and forecasting process, maintain balance sheet reconciliations, and deliver insightful analysis of overheads to improve reporting and efficiency. This is a full-time role, 37.5 hours per week, with a hybrid pattern predominately office-based;