Operations Accountant

Culina Logistics
GB - Cheshire - Appleton Thorn
January 6, 2025
Accounting

Company Description

Following years of accelerated growth Culina Group is now a £2.2billion+ 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 over its framework of chilled, ambient, contract packaging solutions and fresh and baked goods.

Company Overview

Stobart (Part of the Culina Group) is a leading ambient transport and logistics business, providing services to many of the UK’s best known brands across core consumer and retail sectors.

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!

Due to continued growth, we are now seeking an Operations Accountant to join our Finance team at our Appleton Thorn site.

Due to the location of our site, you will need to drive to get to and from work.

As Operations Accountant you will be responsible for the production and integrity of internal and external management reporting ensuring they remain relevant and in line with industry best practice

This is a full time, permanent position working Monday to Friday 8.30 to 5.30 (1 hours lunch) offering a competitive salary and package with the opportunity to work for a forward thinking market leader.

Job responsibilities of Operations Accountant include:

Oversee production of the weekly contract management reporting including presentation of the results with explanation on variances to plan to GM, Operational Director and Operational Team.
Oversee production of the weekly client management reporting including presentation of the results with explanation on variances to plan to client management
Oversee month end close and production of the Sectors monthly reporting pack for ESL Group both P&L and Balance Sheet
Oversee month end close and production of the clients monthly reporting packs
Quarterly forecast process, presentation of results to Operations Director and ESL FD
All aspects of the annual budget process ensuring that results are delivered to the timetable set by Culina Group
Production of clients Budget and Forecasts to be produced in line with timetables as issued by the clients
Financial business partner to the Operations Director supporting them in all financial aspects of his business
Management of financial risk including sign off of contracted new business streams and support of aged debt recovery
Development of the financial reporting suite to ensure that it meets the businesses requirements and represents industry best practice
Head up financial projects specific to the Sector

Qualifications

To apply for the role of Operations Accountant, you will possess the following skills, experiences and qualifications:

CIMA, ACA or ACCA part qualified or looking to start, QBE considered
2+ years in working in a similar position.
Involvement in commercial pricing exercises
Experience of working with senior stakeholders.
Advanced Microsoft user, especially Excel

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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