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 DescriptionSupporting our e‑fulfilment operation for a well-known recognised brand. The site will handle the movement of customer‑specific products, including beers, wines and spirits, within a fast‑paced warehouse environment.
Due to continued growth, we are now seeking a Management Accountant to join our Finance team at our Dagenham site.
As Management Accountant you will look after the day to day accounts functions, assisting in the preparation of the monthly reporting.
This is a full time, permanent position offering a competitive salary, package and the opportunity to work with a forward thinking market leader.
Job responsibilities of Management Accountant include:
- Accounting of Fixed Asset and Leasing functions of the company
- Preparation (along side the finance team) of monthly management accounts including posting journals.
- Investigation and explanation of variances in the Management Accounts.
- Reconciling and pre-empting any issues discovered pre and post month end.
- Preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
- Continuous improvement of current procedures.
- Ensure we maximise revenue by highlighting and investigating assets that are not being hired.
- Preparation of cash flow forecasts.
- Assisting with group reporting packs and helping to ensure they are completed and submitted on time.
- Assist with the external audits of the company.
- Assist with annual budgeting and regular forecasts for both internal and external requirements.
- Develop and mentor the Finance team members.
- Ad hoc reporting when required by senior management.
To apply for the role of Management Accountant you will possess the following skills, experiences and qualifications:
- Either fully or part Qualified Accountant
- Experience in both the production of management accounts and implementation of processes.
- Experienced in accounts preparation, including journals, accruals, prepayments, depreciation and income deferral.
- Experience of working in a busy environment with strong attention to detail.
- Commercially aware and be involved with driving the company’s objectives.
- A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
- Strong knowledge of MS packages, including advanced Excel (pivot tables, v-look ups) and Word.
- Effective communication skills with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, growing team.
- The ability to work towards deadlines under pressure.
- Driven and eager to work within fixed guidelines.
As part of our drive to make Culina Group 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
- Company Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When we achieve our goals you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme
- Private Medical Cover– This gives you peace of mind, you have choice, flexibility and speed of access to the most clinically appropriate care via Bupa
- Car Allowance
- Pension scheme – we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer a great contribution of 5% employee and 8% employer
- Life Assurance - x4 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
Skills Required
- Fully qualified or part-qualified accountant
- Experience preparing management accounts and implementing processes
- Experience with journals, accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and income deferral
- Experience working in a busy environment with strong attention to detail
- Commercial awareness and ability to support company objectives
- Proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement approach
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel with pivot tables and VLOOKUPs
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to work toward deadlines under pressure
- Driven and able to work within fixed guidelines
What We Do
Culina Group is a market leading provider of high quality logistics services for food and drink companies in the UK and Ireland. We serve a sizeable portfolio of customers - ranging from niche operators to major multinational companies - across our vast depot network, comprised of over 100 strategically located sites. We work with over 22,000 fantastic people at peak and specialise in the development and implementation of total supply chain solutions for ambient and chilled brand manufacturers and distributors. We are totally customer focused and always seek to add real value to our clients, providing a holistic solution to meet the challenges faced by manufacturers and the changing demands of the retail sector.
