Accountant

Company Description

Followingyears of accelerated growth Culina Group is now a GBP2.2billion+turnover business, employing over 22,000 staff, with a fleet ofmore than 5,000 vehicles. Culina Group operates from over 100+depots across the UK and Ireland, serving more than 1,000 clientsover its framework of chilled, ambient, contract packagingsolutions and fresh and bakedgoods.

Company Overview

Stobart(Part of the Culina Group) is a leading ambient transport andlogistics business, providing services to many of the UK's bestknown brands across core consumer and retailsectors.

At Culina we have a winning culture, webelieve that our culture is one of the reasons our companycontinues to thrive A place where you're valued, challenged, andinspired!

Job Description

Dueto continued growth, we are now seeking a SeniorOperations Accountant to join our Finance team atour Appleton Thornsite.

As Senior Operations Accountant youwill be responsible for the production and integrity of internaland external management reporting ensuring they remain relevant andin line with industry best practice

As thesuccessful candidate, you will contribute to the overall success ofthe site, and will report directly to the Head ofFinance.

This is a full time, permanent positionworking Monday to Friday 8.30 to 5.30(1 hours lunch) offering a competitive salary and package with theopportunity to work for a forward thinking marketleader.

Job responsibilities ofSenior Operations Accountantinclude:

• Overseeproduction of the weekly contract management reporting includingpresentation of the results with explanation on variances to planto GM, Operational Director and OperationalTeam.
• Oversee production of the weekly clientmanagement reporting including presentation of the results withexplanation on variances to plan to clientmanagement
• Oversee month end close andproduction of the Sectors monthly reporting pack for ESL Group bothP&L and Balance Sheet
• Oversee month endclose and production of the clients monthly reportingpacks
• Quarterly forecast process, presentationof results to Operations Director and ESLFD
• All aspects of the annual budget processensuring that results are delivered to the timetable set by CulinaGroup
• Production of clients Budget andForecasts to be produced in line with timetables as issued by theclients
• Financial business partner to theOperations Director supporting them in all financial aspects of hisbusiness
• Management of financial risk includingsign off of contracted new business streams and support of ageddebt recovery
• Development of the financialreporting suite to ensure that it meets the businesses requirementsand represents industry best practice
• Head upfinancial projects specific to theSector

Qualifications

Toapply for the role of Senior OperationsAccountant, you will possess the following skills,experiences and qualifications:

• CIMA,ACA or ACCA qualified, QBE considered but only if with specificindustry knowledge
• 3 years + experience ofworking in transport centric logistics business either own accountor 3PL - preferred
• Involvement in commercialpricing exercises
• Experience of working withinan Open Book operation.
• Advanced Microsoftuser, especially Excel.

AdditionalInformation

As part of our drive to makeStobart's a great place to work. Weare proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we arecommitted to employee development and recognising success for hardworking performers.

Our dedicated learning anddevelopment programmes are open to every employee to give you theopportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continueto work in an environment where team culturethrives.

Our People are the driving force behindour success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits whichinclude:

• AnnualLeave
• PrivateMedical Cover- This gives you peace of mind, youhave choice, flexibility and speed of access to the most clinicallyappropriate care via Bupa
• Pensionscheme - we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortableretirements so we offer agreatcontribution
• Life Assurance- x 2 your annualsalary
• Wellness -Via our Employee Assistance Programmewe offer immediate access to a confidentialtelephone counselling and legal information service that operates24 hours a days, 365 days ayear
• Eye Care Vouchers- We can provide you with substantial savings withfree eye tests and discounts on prescriptionglasses
• Reward & Recognition- We recognise that employees have gone the extramile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition andlong service awards.

If you meet therequirements for the above role and are looking for your nextcareer opportunity please apply now and become a part of our!