Management Accountant

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!

We are currently seeking a Management Accountant to join our Central Finance team at our Appleton Thorn site. 

Due to the location of our site you will need to drive to get to and from.

As Management Accountant you will support the central finance department in a variety of tasks such as journal posting and month end reconciliations, as well as business partnering cost centre owners and furthering their finance knowledge and education in a £600m business.

This is a full time, permanent position working Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm offering a competitive salary and the opportunity to work with a market leader.

Job responsibilities of Management Accountant include:

• Financial Reporting: Prepare the financial reporting for central overhead cost centres and subsidiaries.
• Data 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 and liase with stakeholders.
• Audit Support: Assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and information.
• Intercompany balances: Prepare monthly reconciliations with other Culina Group entities.

To apply for the role of Management Accountant you will possess the following skills, experiences and qualifications:

• Minimum part-qualified CIMA/ACCA or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• SAP knowledge would be desirable though not essential as training will be provided.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Self-motivated and confident.
• Full UK Driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

As part of our drive to make Culina Logistics 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 plus the bank holidays.
• Pension scheme – we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer a great contribution of 5% employee and 8% employer.
• Life Assurance -  x2 your annual salary.
• Wellness – 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 year.
• Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
• Reward & 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!