Accounting Assistant

We have an exciting opportunity to recruit an Accounting Assistant at our site in Trentham on a permanent basis. This position will report into the Site Accountant and is a brilliant opportunity for someone to become part of the finance team! Shift pattern: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:00 or 09:00 -17:00 How will you contribute?

• In this role, you will be responsible for producing and developing operational reports for the Customer as well as producing site statistics, ratios and monitoring KPI's.
• As part of your role, you will analyse operational and financial data in order to explain trends and justify expenditure levels.
• You will assist managers by developing new reports, supporting projects and other capital expenditure as well as assisting in the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
• You will be responsible for keeping accurate reports of Time and Attendance, producing weekly accounts and performance analysis, payroll cover, balance sheet reconciliation and production of period end reports.
• This role also entails the analysis of the sites weekly labour utilisation by activity.
  
  You will have the ability to work accurately under pressure and be able to adhere to deadlines.
• Experience with Oracle systems and Time and Attendance systems is essential.
• Advanced level Microsoft Excel skills including being able to use complex formulae.
• You will be competent, conscientious, self motivated, enthusiastic and flexible.
• An AAT level 4 qualification and/or CIMA/ACCA part qualified, as well as knowledge of Microsoft Access, Oracle cloud, Kronos Dimensions Time and Attendance system would be advantageous.
  
  Our Culture & Benefits
In addition to generous remuneration, we really value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment, along with other benefits including company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle to work scheme, employee benefits include, online discount platform, onsite parking and much more. Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That's why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multiskilling, in a dynamic working environment. Be a part of our values; We're Thoughtful, We're Aiming High and We're Prepared. Our Commitment We are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. We strive for an environment where all colleagues feel included, supported and valued, whilst feeling they can be their whole selves within our workplaces. We are proud that our colleagues represent us and our successes and we welcome your application. Find out more