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We have an exciting opportunity to join our organisation as a Assistant Financial Accountanton our Chippenham site on a 9 month fixed term basis. Working To support the Financial Accountant and be responsible for a number of Financial Accounting Areas.. Hours:37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday -hybrid working attending our office on Tuesday and Wednesday's.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Ownership for the Rebate accounting process - to include the timely issuing of invoices, reconciliation of the accounts and the production of the accounts for Procurement review
- Preparation of a number of Central Balance Sheet Reconciliations, escalating issues promptly.
- Support the Financial Accountant and R2R Manager through the Half Year and Year end external audits. (Journal testing at Half year, hard close and Year end along with the collection of balance sheet samples information).
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Identify key controls in the accounting processes and implement improvements where necessary.
- Other accounting activities as required to deliver the outputs of the Financial Services Team
How will you contribute?
- Monthly schedules produced and reviewed with the Financial Accountant and Head of Procurement.
- B/S reconciled and reviewed on a timely basis.
- Year End reporting deadlines met.
- Examples of improved processes.
- Examples implemenation and adherence to key controls
What will you bring?
- Part qualified or studying towards a recognised accounting qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ACA).
- Experience of preparing balance sheet reconciliations.
- Experience of working to deadlines.
- Ability to identify process improvements that deliver quality/efficiency benefits.
- A good understanding of accounting concepts to manage the timing and treatment of transactions in line with company policy and local GAAP.
- Organised & structured approach to meeting deadlines.
Our Culture & Benefits
In addition to agenerous salary, 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 makesWincantongreat. Thats why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.
Be a part of our values; Excellence, Integrity, Passion, Proactivity, Togetherness & Trust.
Our Commitment
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. We want to create an environment where all colleagues feel safe, 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. Attracting diverse teams, we believe in creating an inclusive, respectful organisational culture for our colleagues and future talent.
Find out more:Wincanton champions a diverse workforce
