Assistant Management Accountant

DPD Group UK; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading delivery company located in Smethwick is seeking a finance support professional to join their team. The role involves assisting in accounting and reporting functions, preparing weekly management accounts, and leading month-end processes. Candidates should hold a degree with a minimum 2:1 classification and possess strong analytical skills, excellent problem-solving abilities, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This permanent position offers competitive benefits, including a commitment to employee development and well-being.

Benefits

Holiday trading

Enhanced maternity and paternity package

Free life assurance of 4 x salary on joining the pension scheme

Free onsite car parking for all employees

Health Kiosks visiting every location

Discounted shopping from 100’s of retailers

Milestone Days off to celebrate

Free eye tests and support with glasses cost

Qualifications

• Candidates must have finished university with a minimum 2:1 classification in any degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for effective accounting and reporting.
• Prepare weekly management accounts and month end processes.
• Assist with preparing management information for the Company.
• Manage balance sheet reconciliations at the required times.
• Support senior budget holders in decision making and analysis.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent problem solving

Ability to self-manage workload

Excellent communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Education

Degree (minimum 2:1 classification)

Job description

Company Description

• Contract: Permanent - 37.5Hours Per Week
• Salary: circa £29,500
• Location: Roebuck Lane, Smethwick, B66 1BY
• Days of Work: Monday to Friday
• Hours of Work: 09:00 to 17:30

Join us on our journey as we aim to be the UK’s most sustainable delivery company, whilst ensuring our customers continue to receive a world class service.You will be in a busy and fast paced business,with a turnover of over £2 billion,that can offer you great benefits and plenty of opportunities to progress your career

DPD are passionate about creating an environment that is open, ethical, inclusive and socially responsible.Along with job security, the tools to do the job and a competitive salary, you’ll receive fantastic benefits starting on day one, including never working on your birthday ever again!!!

DPD is a Valuable 500 company and a Disability Confident Employer

Job Description

The purpose of the position is to provide support for effective accounting and reporting, as well as lead on the preparation of weekly management accounts and month end processes such as balance sheets in your respective area. As a result, the role is often the first point of contact for cost reporting and variance analysis.

• Assist with the preparation, presentation and commentary of management information for the Company, including weekly and monthly accounts, in line with Group reporting deadlines
• Liaise with the relevant departments in the Business to ensure that all transactions are recorded on an accurate and timely basis
• Own the preparation and processing of journals for the weekly and monthly reporting process
• Identify and investigate any variances to plan within the weekly and monthly accounts
• Managing of Balance Sheet items and to complete all balance sheet reconciliations for the Company at the required times and frequency
• Reviewing P&L cost items on a regular basis to develop understanding of cost base and present key trends
• Focus on developing and improving weekly, month end and other financial processes outside of reporting timetable
• Provide financial support to senior budget holders in their decision making process, along with analysis for planning and projects (as required)
• Assist with the preparation of external and internal audit schedules (as required) for Finance Manager / Senior Finance Manager review
• Other ad hoc projects and any other tasks that might be reasonably requested

Qualifications

As the successful candidate you will be able to evidence that you have finished university with a minimum 2:1 classification in any degree discipline. Additionally you must be willing to study either ACCA or CIMA qualification (ACA is not offered)

What we’re looking for;

• Strong analytical skills and be able to present results in a simple and clear manner.
• Ability to self-manage workload and prioritise tasks according to deadlines, importance and urgency
• Excellent problem solving attitude with the drive to delivering results
• Ability to build rapport with the Finance team and other departments in addition to excellent communication skills
• Excellent computer literacy skills being proficient in using Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Demonstrate the core values of DPD – Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Caring and Accountability.

Additional Information

We recognise that our people are at the heart of our business, without them we wouldn’t be able to deliver our award-winning service to millions of customers across the country each day. It’s important to us that we demonstrate our recognition of you in providing you with more than just a salary and job stability. To name but a few…

• Holiday trading
• Enhanced maternity and paternity package
• Free life assurance of 4 x salary on joining the pension scheme
• Free onsite car parking for all employees
• Health Kiosks visiting every location
• Discounted shopping from 100’s of retailers including up to 5% off supermarket shopping
• Milestone Days off to celebrate with your family and friends
• Free eye tests and support with the cost of glasses

Joining DPD can lead to not just a stable job but also a career. DPD prides itself on recognising and developing talent alongside a desire to promote from within. As a continually growing and evolving organisation, we are proud to offer a great number of development and promotion opportunities.

If you identify with our aims and values and can help us deliver our customers' promises, then this is the job for you! Apply today.