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

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