Accounting Assistant

We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Accountant to support our Finance Team at our site in Trentham. This is a chance to be part of a fast paced and challenging area of work supporting the operational and financial running of the business, ensuring management accounts processes are adhered to.

• Responsible for both Wincanton and Customer period ends which involves prepayment and accrual journals
• Be a subject matter expert for your area understanding and explaining variances to forecast, along with P&L analysis offering insight on underlying trends
• Balance Sheet reconciliation with supporting evidence for any accruals, provisions or deferrals including payroll reconciliations and produce weekly flash accounts for site
• Assisting in the production of annual budget and forecasts, modelling of the costs of resources and explanation of variances to previous forecasts or actuals
• Providing cover for the site Finance Manager, assisting them in controlling all aspects of the Finance function ensuring accurate and timely reporting both to Screwfix and Wincanton
• Self‑motivated, enthusiastic and able to work accurately under pressure, plus flexible to the needs of the business during key reporting periods
• Ability to work under his/her own initiative as well as part of the team
• Demonstrate and possess an excellent & diverse range of PC skills, in particular MS excel
• Has experience of a logistics business & is currently working in finance/accounting and as a minimum, completed their AAT qualification

The successful candidate will have a positive personality with a can‑do attitude, a questioning mind who is happy to challenge back the operation when reviewing costs to find the right answer.

GXO is a leading provider of cutting‑edge supply chain 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 GXO a great place to work.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

This is a full‑time, permanent position, predominately working Monday‑Friday, covering the hours of 8 am to 4 pm. However, we do ask for some flexibility, this is logistics after all.

Pay, benefits and more:
You’ll be paid a salary between £30,000 and £35,000 depending on experience and receive 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Your benefits package includes a company pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, extensive retail discounts across all the big retailers including supermarkets, fashion, technology, travel, days out, hair & beauty, sports and much more, continuous training and development opportunities and extensive wellbeing programmes and initiatives accessible to all employees.