Job Description

Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That’s why we provide significant opportunities for career progress, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.

There is an opportunity for a part qualified/qualified CIMA/ACCA accountant to join a new site set up on behalf of our Public Sector client.

You will be highly motivated, organized and conscientious with strong communication skills and can demonstrate the flexibility and willingness to learn. The ability to work as part of a team is essential.

How will you contribute?

• Reporting to the Contract Accountant.
• Responsible for one direct report
• Direct responsibility for one major contract but with involvement across all team activities
• To manage all financial control procedures and ensuring contract expenditure is managed to budgetary constraints.
• Managing and producing weekly financial and statistical information for the client as well as period reporting for both Wincanton and the Client
• Preparation of customer budgets and forecasts as well as participating in budgetary and forecast planning meetings with the Client
• Assist with and manage the production of Wincanton budgets/forecasts
• Analysis of operational as well as financial data in order to explain trends and justify expenditure levels
• Responsibility for Balance Sheet Controls and Reconciliation for the Finance Team portfolio
• Producing ad-hoc reports, costing and expenditure trend analysis as required.
• Managing, supporting and developing the finance team.

What do we offer?

We really value our people and offer a friendly, safety first working environment and a competitive salary along with other benefits including; company pension scheme, private healthcare, 25 days holidays + bank holidays with the option to buy more, share incentive plan, cycle to work scheme ,employee benefits online discount platform, onsite parking + 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 multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Previous Accounting experience. Possessing or working towards a recognized Accounting qualification Sound Ledger knowledge. PC skills with knowledge of accounting standards. Knowledge and understanding of Transport KPI’s with understanding of financial management/performance of the operation. Experience of supervising/managing direct reports, leading by example, is approachable, open, fair and consistent with excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to work to deadlines, paying attention to details whilst prioritizing workload. Must have a flexible approach. You must be able to work shifts as necessary to ensure the effective running of the contract.