Financial Accountant

Job 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
Culina Group is a leading UK 3rd party food & drinks logistics provider offering dedicated and shared user warehousing and distribution solutions.

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!

This is a full time, permanent position working Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, offering a competitive salary and package and the opportunity to work with a forward thinking market leader.

• Assisting with the management of financial data and the designing of solutions for data flows and reporting
• Preparing and posting of month end journals and assisting with monthly ledger closure processes
• Timely completion of monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including the fixed asset register
• Monthly management accounts preparation (internal and external reporting to Group)
• Producing and consolidating company budget and forecasting
• Liaising with and building relationships with various stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate information flow
• Assisting with the production of the statutory accounts as well as information for the statutory auditors and group tax department
• Provision of management information to support financial and operational management
• Assisting the Finance Team to drive continuous improvements and efficiencies in all finance functions, including audit, fixed assets, payroll, purchase and sales ledger, etc.

To apply for the role of Financial Accountant you will possess the following skills:

• Be a full or part qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
• Have proven experience in accounts preparation, balance sheet reconciliation and budgeting/forecasting
• Be comfortable working from your own initiative as well as within a team, sharing knowledge and improvement ideas
• Have an enquiring approach with a real desire to seek out new methods that will allow more efficient provision of accurate financial data
• Possess excellent communication skills, as you will be relating to operational and financial staff at all levels
• Be proficient in using Microsoft Office and accounts software with strong attention to detail
• Experience with SAP / S4HANA [beneficial, not essential]

As part of our drive to make Culina Logistics 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
• Private Medical Cover – This gives you peace of mind, you have choice, flexibility and speed of access to the most clinically appropriate care via Bupa
• Pension scheme – we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer a great contribution
• 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 days, 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!