Management Accountant

GXO Logistics; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Management Accountant, where you will support the Finance Manager in delivering accurate financial results. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including private healthcare and opportunities for professional development. You'll thrive in a dynamic environment, contributing to the financial success of a leading logistics provider. With a focus on personal growth and progression, this is an exciting opportunity to further your career while enjoying a positive work-life balance.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Dental plan

Workplace pension

GXO University for skill development

High street discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced accounts assistant role is essential.
• CIMA / ACCA studier or AAT qualified preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Finance Manager in producing client weekly results.
• Process journals and reconciliation for client invoice at month end.
• Manage procurement and control of consumable stock.

Skills

Experience in accounts assistant role

CIMA / ACCA studier or AAT qualified

Excellent communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Ability to perform under pressure

Education

CIMA / ACCA qualification

AAT qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Are you looking for a fulfilling career rather than just another job? Do you have experience working as an Assistant Management Accountant, but are keen to expand your experience? Are you ready to join a forward-thinking company that delivers progression and personal growth? Yes? Then you’re in the right place!

We are currently looking for a Management Accountant to join us at our busy Dunelm site in Stoke. You’ll support the Finance Manager in producing clear, accurate results and accounts to our client and internal customers.

This role is being offered on a full-time, permanent basis, the hours of work are Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00 . However, we do require a level of flexibility - this is logistics after all!

GXO are also proud to be an accredited employer of CIMA and ACCA -Let’s make your career go further.

Pay, benefits and more:

You’ll be paid a salary of up to £29,000 per annum. You’ll also receive 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days so you can enjoy a positive work-life balance. You’ll have access to private healthcare, a dental plan, a workplace pension and our GXO University which provides you the opportunity to learn new skills and gain qualifications at a pace that you’re comfortable with. Plus, many other perks such as a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme and our continued focus on internal promotions, over 60% last year!

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Support the Finance Manager in producing client weekly results, including agency payroll / core payroll and cover during annual leave
• At month end, processing journals and reconciliation for client invoice, and balance sheet preparation
• Raising purchase orders systemically on GXO procurement systems, applying appropriate P&L coding, confirmation of purchase order numbers to suppliers (where applicable) and goods receipting in a timely manner
• Raising one-off payment requests, obtaining quotes and raising new customer / supplier forms including associated documents, and any other ad hoc administrative requests
• Procurement and control of Dunelm consumable stock direct with supplier, reconciliation of goods delivered and reporting on spend / usage / trends
• To attend regular one-one meetings with the Finance Manager to discuss objectives, achievements and progression plan

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Experience in a fast-paced accounts assistant role, ideally gained within a logistics environment
• CIMA / ACCA studier or AAT qualified
• A collaborative and friendly approach supported by excellent communication skills
• An ability to perform well under pressure and meet strict deadlines whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook)

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.

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