Management Accountant Operational

DPD Group UK; Sandwell; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in the UK is seeking a skilled Management Accountant to support its Finance team. You’ll manage P/L, conduct variance analysis, and prepare reports for Senior Management. The ideal candidate will be degree-educated with an ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification, possess strong analytical and business partnering skills, and have a keen eye for detail. This full-time role offers competitive benefits including holiday trading, enhanced paternity and maternity package, and opportunities for career development. Apply today.

Benefits

Holiday trading

Enhanced maternity and paternity package

Free life assurance

Free onsite parking

Health Kiosks

Vitality at Work

Discounted shopping

Milestone Days off

Free eye tests

Qualifications

• Willingness to challenge all reporting and operational practices.
• Ability to Business Partner at all levels.
• Self-manage workload and prioritize tasks.
• Strong analytical skills with clear presentation of results.
• Proactive in seeking continuous improvement.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft and Google Reporting Suite applications.
• Keen eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Finance Managers on specific projects.
• Manage Financial P/L including variance analysis and reporting.
• Compile annual plans and present to Senior Management.
• Prepare monthly Balance sheets.
• Identify cost savings and efficiencies.
• Support reconciliation and review of supplier payments.
• Redesign existing processes to facilitate decision making.

Skills

Accounting Software

Account Analysis

QuickBooks

Accounting

IFRS

Asset Management

Business Management

Cash Management

Sage

Microsoft Excel

E-Commerce

Systems Analysis

Education

Degree level or equivalent

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent qualification

Job description

Our Finance team are looking for a skilled Management Accountant to join their high performing team you will report into our Finance Manager.

Key responsibilities of this role include:

• Working closely with Finance Managers and Operational teams on specific projects
• Developing strong relationships across the business and with external stakeholders
• Management of Financial P/ L including variance analysis monthly and year end reporting. While being able to consolidate the information into concise reports
• Compiling annual plans and presenting on these to Senior Management
• Preparation of monthly Balance sheets
• Identifying cost savings and efficiencies
• Support with reconciliation and review of supplier payment
• Review and redesign existing processes to facilitate decision making
• Positive can-do attitude is crucial for this role

Qualifications

As the successful candidate you will be educated to degree level or equivalent and hold an ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent qualification. We would also expect;

• A willingness to challenge all reporting and operational practices
• Be able to Business Partner at all levels within the International
• Be able to self-manage their workload and prioritise tasks according to deadlines importance and urgency.
• Have a problem solving attitude with the drive to delivering results
• Have strong analytical skills and be able to present results in a simple and clear manner
• Be proactive in looking for continuous improvement in your area of responsibility and beyond
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft and Google Reporting Suite applications
• Have a keen eye for detail and produce work to an excellent presentation standard

Additional Information

Remuneration and Benefits

We recognise that our people are at the heart of our business without them we wouldnt be able to deliver our award-winning service to millions of customers across the country each day. Its 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 parking for all employees
• Health Kiosks visiting every location
• Vitality at Work
• Discounted shopping from 100s of retailers including up to 5% off your weekly supermarket shop
• 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 deliver a best in class customer doorstep experience then this is the job for you! Apply today.

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Full-time

Key Skills

Accounting Software,Account Analysis,QuickBooks,Accounting,IFRS,Asset Management,Business Management,Cash Management,Sage,Microsoft Excel,E-Commerce,Systems Analysis

Department / Functional Area: Finance

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1