Senior Management Accountant (Maternity Cover)
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 through 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 focus 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 currently seeking a
Senior Management Accountant
to join our Finance team at our
Desborough
site.
This is a 15-month fixed-term contract
to cover maternity.
As Senior Management Accountant, you will contribute to the overall success of the site and report directly to the Regional Head of Management Accounting with a dotted line report to the Depot General Manager. You will be responsible for the production of weekly and monthly Management Accounts for the whole site and its operations.
This is a fixed-term, full-time position working
Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm , offering a competitive salary and the opportunity to work with a market leader.
Job Responsibilities of Senior Management Accountant include: Based at our Desborough site, with some travel to other locations and Head Office, you will be responsible for producing weekly costings for all customer contracts at the site and across other sites. Responsible for submitting weekly costings and KPI information to customers and Head Office. Produce monthly management accounts for the site. Investigate and explain variances in the management accounts. Produce a monthly review pack of financial and operational management information for discussion with customers at review meetings. Produce annual budgets and periodic reforecasts for a number of profit centres. Invoice and Credit Control customers and update the Company cash forecast. Deal with site suppliers including self-billing subcontract hauliers on a weekly basis. Numerous ad-hoc reports and project tasks as required. Responsibility for managing a small finance and administration team based at the site.
This list is not exhaustive, and the successful position holder may be required to carry out any task which the Company might reasonably require you to do. Qualifications
To apply for the role of
Senior Management Accountant , you will possess the following skills, experiences, and qualifications:
Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA). Experience of working at a stand-alone site. 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, including the use and creation of macros. Experienced in accounts preparation, including journals, accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and income deferral. Good communicator at all levels up to Board Level, 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. Ability to coach and mentor at different levels within the Company, to provide an understanding of finance to non-finance staff. Have the ability to take on further responsibility and progress into a multi-site role. Willingness to learn about the Company and industry with a desire to excel and develop. 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
25 days + 8 bank holidays Pension scheme
- We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement, so we offer a great contribution of
5%
employee and
8%
employer Life Assurance
- x4 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! If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity, please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam! #J-18808-Ljbffr
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 through 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 focus 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 currently seeking a
Senior Management Accountant
to join our Finance team at our
Desborough
site.
This is a 15-month fixed-term contract
to cover maternity.
As Senior Management Accountant, you will contribute to the overall success of the site and report directly to the Regional Head of Management Accounting with a dotted line report to the Depot General Manager. You will be responsible for the production of weekly and monthly Management Accounts for the whole site and its operations.
This is a fixed-term, full-time position working
Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm , offering a competitive salary and the opportunity to work with a market leader.
Job Responsibilities of Senior Management Accountant include: Based at our Desborough site, with some travel to other locations and Head Office, you will be responsible for producing weekly costings for all customer contracts at the site and across other sites. Responsible for submitting weekly costings and KPI information to customers and Head Office. Produce monthly management accounts for the site. Investigate and explain variances in the management accounts. Produce a monthly review pack of financial and operational management information for discussion with customers at review meetings. Produce annual budgets and periodic reforecasts for a number of profit centres. Invoice and Credit Control customers and update the Company cash forecast. Deal with site suppliers including self-billing subcontract hauliers on a weekly basis. Numerous ad-hoc reports and project tasks as required. Responsibility for managing a small finance and administration team based at the site.
This list is not exhaustive, and the successful position holder may be required to carry out any task which the Company might reasonably require you to do. Qualifications
To apply for the role of
Senior Management Accountant , you will possess the following skills, experiences, and qualifications:
Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA). Experience of working at a stand-alone site. 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, including the use and creation of macros. Experienced in accounts preparation, including journals, accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and income deferral. Good communicator at all levels up to Board Level, 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. Ability to coach and mentor at different levels within the Company, to provide an understanding of finance to non-finance staff. Have the ability to take on further responsibility and progress into a multi-site role. Willingness to learn about the Company and industry with a desire to excel and develop. 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
25 days + 8 bank holidays Pension scheme
- We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement, so we offer a great contribution of
5%
employee and
8%
employer Life Assurance
- x4 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! If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity, please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam! #J-18808-Ljbffr
