Finance Administrator

Culina Group; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Finance Assistant to support their operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and organizational skills, with a drive to innovate and improve processes. The role offers career development within a vibrant team culture, alongside competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive holiday entitlement

Pension scheme with 4% contribution

Life Assurance covering twice your annual salary

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Savings on eye tests and prescription glasses

Employee of the Month and Year awards

Access to retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to make decisions under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Drive and desire to progress.
• Flexibility in work and shift patterns.

Responsibilities

• Check the accuracy of purchase invoices and nominal coding.
• Reconcile weekly subcontract costs and resolve queries.
• Manage the weekly debt report.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Adaptability

Tools

SAP

Road Runner

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Company Description

Following years of accelerated growth, Culina Group is now a £2.2 billion+ turnover business, employing over 22,000 staff, with a fleet of more than 5,000 vehicles. Culina Group operates from over 100 depots across the UK and Ireland, serving more than 1,000 clients with its framework of chilled, ambient, contract packaging solutions, and fresh and baked goods.

Company Overview

Great Bear, part of the Culina Group, provides distribution services to FMCG clients. Customer-centric service is delivered through a site-level empowered culture.

At Culina, we have a winning culture. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive—a place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

Job Description

We are seeking a Finance Assistant to join our team of seasoned professionals. You will be responsible for providing administrative support and ensuring the creation of accurate and reliable data. Working alongside a highly experienced team, you will receive support and guidance to develop your career.

Responsibilities of the Finance Assistant include:

• Checking the accuracy of purchase invoices and nominal coding
• Updating purchase order logs
• Reconciling weekly subcontract costs and resolving queries
• Preparing weekly costings
• Ordering office supplies, uniforms, materials, packaging, etc.
• Reconciling third-party volume data
• Managing the weekly debt report

Qualifications

To apply, you should possess the following skills, experience, and qualifications:

• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills
• The ability to make decisions under pressure and within tight deadlines
• A flexible and adaptable approach to meet business needs, especially during peak periods
• Effective communication skills at all levels within the organization
• The ability to identify and suggest improvements benefiting both GBD and our customers
• Knowledge of SAP and Road Runner is advantageous but not essential, as full training will be provided
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook
• A drive and desire to progress
• Flexibility in work and shift patterns

Additional Information

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where employee development is prioritized. Our learning and development programs are open to all employees, providing opportunities to shape your future within logistics and foster a strong team culture.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Annual Leave – Competitive holiday entitlement
• Pension scheme – 4% employee and 4% employer contributions to support a comfortable retirement
• Life Assurance – Covering twice your annual salary
• Wellness – Access to confidential counseling and legal services 24/7 via our Employee Assistance Programme
• Eye Care Vouchers – Savings on eye tests and prescription glasses
• Reward & Recognition – Employee of the Month and Year, long service awards, and other recognitions
• Everyday discounts – Access to over 50 retailer discounts through our benefit platform

If you meet the requirements and are looking for your next career opportunity, please apply now and become part of our #WinningTeam!