Contract Accountant - 12 month FTC

We're looking for a Contract Accountant to join our G&A Finance Team, within the Public & Industrial sector. This is a varied and demanding 12-month maternity cover that will provide support to the finance team and broader business sector growth strategy. The successful applicant will help to launch new projects while playing a key role in the wider manufacturing team.,

• Weekly Ledger Account reconciliations aligned to the Management Accounts to track the transactional nature of the Manufacturing Unit
• Ensure revenues and costs are captured and allocated accurately (stock/WIP/finished goods)
• Understand the key cost drivers, budget variances and effects on profitability
• Undertake nominal ledger tasks including processing journals, nominal ledger cross charges and period end reconciliations
• Develop cost models and operational trackers to capture, trend and report both operating costs and statistical information
• Preparation and interpretation of accurate and timely financial information of the operations on a regular basis
• Supporting with Management Team with financial analysis
• Develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders
• Assist with balance sheet preparation including robust reconciliations to support balances
• Completion of monthly payroll reconciliations
• Raising of regular internal cross-charges and supporting the admin team and the credit-control team
• Completion of regular large operational reconciliations
• Providing ad-hoc support across the wider G&A Finance Function
• Be flexible and respond quickly and positively to internal and external stakeholder requests, Our people are our most important asset and as such we are continuously expanding our capability programs to provide you with opportunities to build and extend your professional, functional, and management skills. Your development through coaching is our priority. Continuous learning takes place through a broad variety of opportunities and types of engagements. Access to the latest technological innovations in the logistics and supply chain industry, as well as Wincanton's deep knowledge and expertise in our field, constitute a superb platform for your professional development.
  
  At least 2 years' experience in a similar role
• Qualified/Part-Qualified and studying towards the CIMA/ACCA qualification
• Experience of working with a finance software package or ERP package
• Ability to build relationships at all levels
• Proactive and inquisitive with a passion for challenging teams and driving performance and efficiency improvements
• A keen eye for detail and financial controls
• IT literate and able to understand various systems - strong Excel skills would be advantageous
• Experience of working with a finance software package or ERP package
• Transport/Logistics Industry experience preferred but not essential
• Have commitment, passion, and a progressive attitude for achievement, Disability Confident
About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

Successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain Security Clearance which includes providing 5 consecutive years of UK residence and employment/education history. Why Wincanton?
• Unrivalled salary £32,054.40
• 12-month fixed term contract (covering maternity leave) - with a retention bonus for reaching the end of the fixed term contract.
• Remote - with occasional travel to site for meetings in the Birmingham area (Kingswinford)
• Monday to Friday - 37.5 hours per week
• Generous Holiday entitlement
• Retail Discounts - supermarket, fashion, tech, days out, food and drink, home, cinema, travel, sports, music and games, books, health and beauty, leisure, Enterprise rentals
• Extensive training opportunities with funded accredited courses
• Friends and Family Apprenticeships - Not only can you learn and develop new skills, your friends and family can enrol on accredited courses too!
• Cycle 2 Work Scheme
• Holiday Trading
• Healthcare Cash plan
• Dental Cash plan
• Pension Accident Insurance
• Payroll Giving
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Online GP Access
• Hospital Plan
• Death in Service Benefit
• Retirement Courses
• 50% discount on RAC cover Discounted Gym Memberships
• Extended Employee Assistance Programme including free financial and legal advice