Great Bear is a leading 3rd party UK logistics business providing nationwide dedicated and shared user warehousing and distribution solutions for international blue chip clients. We operate in excess of 9 million sq. ft. of warehousing and operate a large modern commercial vehicle fleet, coupled with an extensive added value service offering.
Job Description
Joining Great Bear as an Assistant Management Accountant, you will be responsible for undertaking a number of weekly and monthly financial reporting tasks. Key Duties Production of the weekly costings for a number of operations run from our customer-focused sites Preparation of Management Accounts including posting journals Investigation and explanation of variances in the Management Accounts Preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations Support with the production of the monthly review pack of financial and operational management information for discussion with customers at review meetings Invoice and credit control customers and update the Company cash forecast Review supplier invoices against their purchase orders and assist in the authorisation process Deal with site suppliers including self-billing subcontract hauliers on a weekly basis Assist with the annual budget process Assist with quarterly forecasting Collate and issue various internal reporting Support the finance team with ad-hoc projects Filing and admin to support the accounts team as required Qualifications
Highly proficient in using IT, including MS Office and accounts software Excel is a key management information tool, a sound knowledge of spreadsheet writing and analysis of data is essential Experienced in accounts preparation, including journals, accruals, prepayments, depreciation and income deferral Good communicator at all levels including operational warehouse and transport managers and staff, customers, suppliers and other internal staff Good team-player with the drive to see tasks through to completion and meet deadlines set Inquisitive in nature with the ability to take initiative, looking for constant development and improvement of procedures Excellent attention to detail, with high levels of accuracy Have the ability to take on further responsibility and progress into a Management Accountant role Additional Information
As part of our drive to make
Great Bear
a great place to work, we are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers. Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives. Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include: Annual Leave
– Competitive holiday entitlement of
20 days + 8 bank holidays Pension scheme
– We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer a great contribution Life Assurance
- x2 your annual salary Wellness
– Via our Employee Assistance Programme, we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year Eye Care Vouchers
– We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses Reward & Recognition
– We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards. Everyday discounts
- via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!
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Joining Great Bear as an Assistant Management Accountant, you will be responsible for undertaking a number of weekly and monthly financial reporting tasks. Key Duties Production of the weekly costings for a number of operations run from our customer-focused sites Preparation of Management Accounts including posting journals Investigation and explanation of variances in the Management Accounts Preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations Support with the production of the monthly review pack of financial and operational management information for discussion with customers at review meetings Invoice and credit control customers and update the Company cash forecast Review supplier invoices against their purchase orders and assist in the authorisation process Deal with site suppliers including self-billing subcontract hauliers on a weekly basis Assist with the annual budget process Assist with quarterly forecasting Collate and issue various internal reporting Support the finance team with ad-hoc projects Filing and admin to support the accounts team as required Qualifications
Highly proficient in using IT, including MS Office and accounts software Excel is a key management information tool, a sound knowledge of spreadsheet writing and analysis of data is essential Experienced in accounts preparation, including journals, accruals, prepayments, depreciation and income deferral Good communicator at all levels including operational warehouse and transport managers and staff, customers, suppliers and other internal staff Good team-player with the drive to see tasks through to completion and meet deadlines set Inquisitive in nature with the ability to take initiative, looking for constant development and improvement of procedures Excellent attention to detail, with high levels of accuracy Have the ability to take on further responsibility and progress into a Management Accountant role Additional Information
As part of our drive to make
Great Bear
a great place to work, we are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers. Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives. Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include: Annual Leave
– Competitive holiday entitlement of
20 days + 8 bank holidays Pension scheme
– We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer a great contribution Life Assurance
- x2 your annual salary Wellness
– Via our Employee Assistance Programme, we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year Eye Care Vouchers
– We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses Reward & Recognition
– We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards. Everyday discounts
- via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!
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