DPD UK is a member of Geopost who are a market leader in parcel delivery and e-commerce solutions, providing a broad range of delivery and innovative services for customers worldwide. DPD UK has a turnover of nearly £2 billion and our aim is to be the most sustainable delivery company in the UK. At DPD UK we also aim to deliver the best service, use the best technology and recruit and retain the best people in the industry.
DPD is a Valuable 500 company and a Disability Confident Employer.
Job DescriptionJob Description
Our Hub Finance Manager is looking for an ambitious Assistant Management Accountant to join their high performing team to support the accounting, analysis and administration of DPD UK's Hub operation.
Key Tasks Responsibilities
Preparation of daily and weekly P&Ls.
Production of daily and weekly supportive performance management reports and dashboards to enhance operational effectiveness within the operation.
Liaise with the Hub, Security and Engineering teams to ensure that costs are recorded on an accurate and timely basis.
Completion of all balance sheet reconciliations in order with the company policy to senior budget holders to aid their decision making process
Conduct variance analysis between actual financial results and the budget.
Support the Finance Manager in creating annual budgets and financial forecasts.
Involvement in projects and improving/automating processes within the Central Operations Team
Support in identifying areas of cost and support efforts to control expenses.
Any other tasks that might be reasonably requested
Qualifications
About You
As the successful candidate you will be able to evidence that you have finished university with a minimum 2:1 classification in any degree discipline. Additionally you must be willing to study either ACCA or CIMA qualification (ACA is not offered)
What we’re looking for;
Strong analytical skills and be able to present results in a simple and clear manner.Ability to self-manage workload and prioritise tasks according to deadlines, importance and urgencyExcellent problem solving attitude with the drive to delivering resultsAbility to build rapport with the Finance team and other departments in addition to excellent communication skillsExcellent computer literacy skills being proficient in using Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPointDemonstrate the core values of DPD – Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Caring and Accountability. Additional InformationWe recognise that our people are at the heart of our business, without them we wouldn’t be able to deliver our award-winning service to millions of customers across the country each day. It’s important to us that we demonstrate our recognition of you in providing you with more than just a salary and job stability. To name but a few…
Holiday trading
Enhanced maternity and paternity package
Free life assurance of 4 x salary on joining the pension scheme
Health Kiosks visiting every location
Vitality at Work
Free On Site Parking
Discounted shopping from 100’s of retailers including up to 5% off supermarket shopping
Milestone Days off to celebrate with your family and friends
For employees who regularly use a screen as part of their job we offer free eye tests and support with the cost of glasses
Joining DPD can lead to not just a stable job but also a career. DPD prides itself on recognising and developing talent alongside a desire to promote from within. As a continually growing and evolving organisation, we are proud to offer a great number of development and promotion opportunities.
If you identify with our aims and values and can help us deliver our customers' promises, then this is the job for you! Apply today