Account Assistant jobs in United Kingdom

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

DARE TO GROW! Join CEVA Logistics, and you will be part of a team that values imagination and continued learning and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you "Dare to Grow" with us?

Our finance team based in Ashby de la Zouch have an exciting opportunity for a meticulous Financial Accountant where you will assist in producing accounting information for management, group and legal reporting requirements.

This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid work, and a chance to join a growing organisation.

As a Financial Accountant you will assist in monthly and quarterly reporting across our multiple entities where you will post journals, prepare debt reporting, balance sheet reconciliations and support with the annual preparation of statutory accounts. You will assist the wider function with Treasury, VAT reconciliations, fixed asset accounting, cashflow preparations and submissions, exception reports and reconcile the cost and net revenue between two accounting systems, reviewing anomalies and rectifying issues.

You will collaborate with Finance Heads and Managers where you will ensure all internal controls are in place and assist with the implementation of accounting policies and practices to ensure that the UKI team meet group compliance regulations and standards. You will prepare information for external audits and establish processes for accountancy and reporting standards, recommending and implementing improvements where needed.

If that doesn't excite you, then you will also support the Financial Accounting team with any ad-hoc projects or investigations ensuring that the team meet managerial, group and legal standards.

To be successful in your application you must be able to demonstrate proven financial accounting experience, ideally within a complex multi-layered organisation. You will be practiced in balance sheet reconciliation, journal posting, and reporting with a good understanding of audit processes and financial reporting standards.

It goes without saying that you will be a natural communicator, problem solver, influencer, and team player, capable of collaborating and building strong internal and external relationships across a wider range of stakeholder groups. You will be proficient in MS Excel, and it would be beneficial if you have experience of using SAP or JDE financial software systems.

We are ideally looking for an individual who is part or fully ACCA or CIMA qualified, however we would accept applications from individuals who are qualified by experience and able to demonstrate significant financial accounting experience.

With a genuine culture of reward and recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package that includes competitive annual leave entitlement with a fantastic holiday buy scheme, pension and life assurance along with access to an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and money off vouchers for a diverse range of retail, travel and hospitality brands. There's no doubt that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment so if you'd like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then please do get in touch to find your next role.

We value your professional and personal growth. That's why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. Join CEVA for a challenging career.

CEVA Logistics UK&I is committed to attracting, acquiring and retaining the best possible candidates in an equal and inclusive way that is consistent with employment legislation and best practice. We aim to select the best available person for every vacancy irrespective of age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, political beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment and marital or civil partnership status.

Please note that candidates will be subject to the necessary right to work checks for the UK and Ireland. IND2