Assistant Management Accountant at DPD Group UK

Smethwick, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Feb, 26

Salary

29500.0

Posted On

26 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Self-Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint

Industry

Truck Transportation

Description

Company Description Contract: Permanent - 37.5 hours Salary: circa £29,500 Hours of work: Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:30 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 Description Our Finance Manager is looking for an ambitious Assistant Management Accountant to join their high performing team. In this role you will primarily be responsible for the accounting, analysis and administration of the DPDgroup UK Network & OD functions and the preparation of management accounts. Other key duties include; Assist with the preparation of management information including weekly and monthly accounts Liaise with the relevant departments to ensure that costs are recorded on an accurate and timely basis and any variances to plan are investigated. Complete all balance sheet reconciliations in order with the company policy alongside managing the collation of all balance sheets on a monthly basis. To provide financial support to senior budget holders in their decision making process along with analysis where required for planning and projects. Own the preparation and processing of journals for the weekly reporting of Network & OD for inclusion in the weekly results consolidation. Own the preparation, presentation and commentary for weekly Network & OD costs reporting to directors and senior managers Assist with the preparation and review of presentational information as requested. Assist, prepare and review all management accounts outputs to the business, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. 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 urgency Excellent problem solving attitude with the drive to delivering results Ability to build rapport with the Finance team and other departments in addition to excellent communication skills Excellent computer literacy skills being proficient in using Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint Demonstrate the core values of DPD – Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Caring and Accountability. Additional Information About our Benefits We 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

Responsibilities

The Assistant Management Accountant will be responsible for the accounting, analysis, and administration of the DPDgroup UK Network & OD functions and the preparation of management accounts. Key duties include preparing management information, liaising with departments for accurate cost recording, and providing financial support to senior budget holders.