Company Description

Following years of accelerated growth Culina Group is now a £2.2billion+ turnover business, employing over 22,000 staff, with a fleet of more than 5,000 vehicles. Culina Group operates from over 100+ depots across the UK and Ireland, serving more than 1,000 clients over its framework of chilled, ambient, contract packaging solutions and fresh and baked goods.

Company Overview

Culina Group is a leading UK 3rd party food & drinks logistics provider offering dedicated and shared user warehousing and distribution solutions.

At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

Job Description

We are looking for an Management Accountant to join our thriving finance team in Market Drayton. The ideal candidate will support with financial reports, budgeting, and forecasting.  Working closely with the management accountant this is a fantastic opportunity for a candidate looking to gain additional exposure to month end management accounts. 

This is a full time, permanent position working Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (some flexibility will be needed on working hours depending on business need) offering a competitive salary, package with the opportunity to work for a forward thinking market leader.

Job Purpose

As a Management Accountant, you will be producing the management accounts and commentary for key areas of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting: Prepare the financial reporting of central overhead cost centres, both profit and loss and balance sheet reportingData Entry: Accurately enter financial data into accounting systems and maintain up-to-date financial records.Budgeting and Forecasting: Preparation of budgets and financial forecasts. Monitor actual performance against budgets.Audit Support: Assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and information.Administrative Tasks: Perform general administrative duties such as managing the central mailbox and responding to queries from the wider business

QualificationsQualified Accountant – CIMA, ACCA or ACAMinimum of 2 years experience of management / financial accountingStrong Excel skills with the ability to create and develop spreadsheets using functions (pivot tables, lookups etc.) or macros to automate and improve accountingAbility to proactively identify and implement process improvementsStrong knowledge of accounting regulations, procedures and current legislationStrong attention to detail and ability to review and spot errors / queriesContinuous improvement mentality – with the ability to identify and implement at pace process improvements (improving control / efficiency / insight)Adaptable and flexible in approach to workTeam player with the desire to work with and challenge appropriately finance and operational colleaguesAnalytical skills with the ability to make judgements from data and then work with the business through to conclusionProficiency in Word and Powerpoint

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Culina a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

Annual Leave – Competitive holiday entitlement of 25 days holiday plus the bank holidays.Pension scheme – we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer a great contribution of 3% employee and 5% employerLife Assurance -  2x your annual salaryWellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a yearEye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glassesReward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!