Management Accountant

XPO Logistics; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in the UK is hiring a Management Accountant to lead financial operations for a key business unit. The role involves producing management reports, overseeing month-end processes, and building stakeholder relationships. Ideal candidates are nearing completion of AAT or beginning CIMA and possess strong data manipulation skills. This position offers a salary of up to £40,000, 25 days of holiday, and several attractive perks including discounts and a cycle to work scheme. Flexibility on location is allowed with some travel to the headquarters in Crick.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Access to high street discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Workplace pension

Qualifications

• Strong data manipulation skills and managing multiple data streams.
• Experience in logistics is desirable but not mandatory.
• Ideally positioned to complete AAT or start CIMA.

Responsibilities

• Produce financial and operational management reporting.
• Full month-end and balance sheets responsibility.
• Customer data entry and analysis.
• Forecasting and budgeting responsibilities.

Skills

Data manipulation skills

Communication at all levels

Ability to drive performance

Inquisitive mindset

Education

AAT or CIMA

Job description

Overview

Logistics done differently. XPO Logistics are currently recruiting for a Management Accountant to lead our operational finance teams based in Crick. You\'ll lead, drive and support a portfolio of contracts within the business unit, you\'ll have flexibility on location, but need to be able to travel to our head office in Crick, near Rugby and Northampton. You\'ll be compiling the management accounts for your contracts and look at analysis where possible to make our operations more efficient. Our transport division is a £750m t/o business with contracts providing transport and warehousing solutions to many household brands or businesses across the UK.

Pay, benefits and more:
We\'re looking to offer a salary of up to £40,000 per annum. In addition, we\'re offering 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days. You\'ll have access to a variety of high street discounts, as well as a cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension and many other perks.

What you\'ll do on a typical day

• Produce both financial and operational management reporting as required for the site, business and customer
• Full Month end & balance sheets responsibility
• Customer data entry & analysis
• Internal Flash, Forecasting & Budgeting
• Key account management, involving strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Ensuring customer retention and seeking growth opportunities
• Partnering with the central finance team

What you need to succeed at XPO

• Ideally, you\'ll be close to completing your AAT or in the early stages of your CIMA
• You\'ll have fantastic data manipulation skills and confident managing multiple data streams
• Be a confident business partner, able to communicate at all levels and challenge stakeholders
• The ability to demonstrate drive, energy and a commitment to the team and contracts
• Be inquisitive with a passion for challenging teams to drive performance
• Large, open book logistics experience (desirable)

Be Part of Something Big

We strive to create an inclusive environment for all our colleagues, where everyone feels welcomed, empowered and where you can bring your true self to work. You may not feel you tick all of the boxes we have written above, so even if your experience doesn\'t precisely match the job description but you feel you have the skills needed, please feel free to reach out to our recruitment team for an initial discussion. Your skills and passion set you apart and we welcome diverse people and perspectives at XPO. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds and identities. To empower you to do as well as possible during the recruitment process, if you require any changes or amendments to our application and interviews, please don\'t hesitate to let us know.

XPO is a leading provider of world-class 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 XPO a great place to work.

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