Assistant Financial Accountant
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire (with hybrid working)
About Us
Yusen Logistics is working to become the world’s preferred supply chain logistics company. Our complete offer is designed to forge better connections between businesses, customers and communities – through innovative supply chain management, freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution services. As a company, we’re dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring everyone who works with us is committed, connected and creative in making us the world’s preferred choice.
We are currently looking for an Assistant Financial Accountant to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working Monday to Friday, 8:30-17:00. This is a hybrid role, based at our Oakwood site, with up to four days per week of remote work and one day on site. Initially, more days on site may be required.
The Benefits
- Salary of £27,000 - £32,000 per annum
- 25 days’ holiday (in addition to the bank holidays) and an option of five days’ Volunteering Leave annually
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Critical Illness Cover
- Free online Fitness Platform, i.e., Pilates & Yoga, Mindfulness/Meditation, 24/7 support, advice, diet, and Nutrition
- Onsite Mental Health First Aiders
- Employee benefits, i.e., free eye test, up to 25% off gym membership, high street vouchers
- Free access to 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, Life Events Counselling, Care Concierge Service
- Tailored development and career opportunities
- Study support for anyone studying towards ACCA / CIMA / AAT
This is a brilliant opportunity for a finance professional studying towards ACCA, CIMA or AAT with experience of month-end processes in a complex finance environment to join our forward-thinking organisation.
Joining a dedicated team within a business that is committed to helping its people grow, you’ll benefit from hybrid working, with up to four days per week from home, alongside tailored development opportunities and study support to enable you to gain your ACCA, CIMA or AAT qualifications.
So, if you’re ready to take the next step in your finance career, read on and apply today!
The Role
As an Assistant Financial Accountant, you will support the production of accurate and compliant financial reporting, helping to ensure the business meets statutory, accounting, tax and VAT requirements.
You will play a key role in preparing financial reports to agreed deadlines, maintaining balance sheet integrity through reconciliations, analysis and reporting, and supporting month-end processes and group reporting activities.
Working closely with colleagues across finance, insurance, cashier and AP/AR teams, you will help ensure the accurate production of financial information in line with Group policies, accounting standards and legislative requirements.
Additionally, you will:
- Prepare and support VAT returns and corporate tax calculations
- Monitor and identify current or future financial risks
- Ensure compliance with IFRS, UK GAAP and relevant financial legislation
About You
To be considered as an Assistant Financial Accountant, you will need:
- To be studying towards ACCA, CIMA or AAT
- Experience working in a complex finance environment
- Experience of month-end processes
- Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft applications
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong organisational and analytical skills and attention to detail
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
Please note, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
Other organisations may call this role Assistant Accountant, Management Accountant, Reporting Accountant, Financial Reporting Accountant, Finance Accountant, Assistant Group Accountant, or Accountant.
At Yusen Logistics, we understand the value of utilising AI and other technologies to support the application process, but we encourage candidates to use them to enhance their application and not replace their own effort and authenticity. Therefore, candidates should not rely on AI-generated responses during the interview process.
Yusen Logistics is an equal opportunities employer, who encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of their personal circumstances. We make our recruiting decisions solely based on skillset and experience. Diversity allows us to create an inclusive environment where our employees can strive and grow their potential. Yusen Logistics are proud to be a ‘Disability Confident Committed’ employer.
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