Assistant Finance Manager

GXO Logistics; Crewe; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in Crewe is seeking an Assistant Finance Manager to assist in the management of its finance department. Responsibilities include preparing financial reports, reconciling accounts, and building relationships with internal teams. The ideal candidate is part qualified in CIMA or ACCA with excellent Excel skills. This full-time role offers a salary of up to £39,500 and various benefits including medical insurance and annual leave.

Benefits

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

• Currently studying towards completion of CIMA or ACCA.
• Knowledge of financial management systems.
• Proven track record in establishing relationships.

Responsibilities

• Complete weekly/month end management accounts.
• Reconcile accounts to Oracle monthly.
• Maintain Balance Sheet control accounts.
• Support continuous improvement cost/benefit analysis.

Skills

CIMA

ACCA

Excel skills

Relationship management

Education

Part qualified CIMA, ACCA or equivalent

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Are you a finance professional looking for that next step?

Here at GXO, we are currently recruiting for an Assistant Finance Manager to join our team in Crewe. You will assist in the effective management of the finance department, assisting with all operational support activities including preparation and delivery of financial weeklies and reconciliation to P&L ensuring compliance to corporate requirements

This is a full time, permanent position, predominately working Monday – Friday, 8am-4pm, with potential to work from home 2 days per week.

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £39,500 per annum, and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). 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:

• Completion of weekly / month end management accounts for specific contracts & review with the operational management team including General Manager & Regional Finance.
• Reconciliation of accounts to Oracle monthly, including preparation of accruals / prepayments, raising requests for invoicing & the reporting of other KPI / statistical data.
• Maintenance & reconciliation of Balance Sheet control accounts and posting of monthly charges to the P&L A/c.
• Support with continuous improvement cost/benefit analysis and tracking

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Part qualified CIMA, ACCA or equivalent and currently studying towards completion
• 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.

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.