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Barnsley
Accounts assistant
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Working in partnership with M&S, at Gist we deliver industry-leading logistics and supply chain transformation. At Gist, safety and people sit at the heart of everything we do. We value individuality and create an environment where everyone can bring their authentic self to work, contribute meaningfully, and make a real impact. This role would ideally be suited for an AAT qualified person (or working towards), that would be looking towards furthering their financial qualifications and management accounting experience. This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure and progress your career. You should have a good level of understanding of financial ledgers and reconciliation skills with ability to apply attention to detail. What’s in it for you? Gist is an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and evolving business built on our core values. Here are some of the benefits we offer that make working for Gist just that little bit more special. 20% M&S discount on most things from furniture, fashion and food 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (rising with length of service) Discounted rates on healthcare cash plan Auto Enrolment Pension or competitive Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and life assurance (up to 4 times salary) Amazing perks and discounts via our App to major restaurants and retailers Access to a wide range of wellbeing support – including our Employee Assistance Programme A first-class welcome with a tailored induction and a wide range of training schemes to help with your learning and development Cycle to work scheme Role details: Salary: Competitive Hours: 37.5 hours per week Working pattern: Monday - Friday Location: Barnsley, S71 3LJ What you’ll do: The main duties of the role are: Maintenance and reconciliation of multiple cash books for circa £600m turnover businesses Balance sheet reconciliations control and compliance Utilities accruals / prepayments and reporting to stakeholders Estate management with responsibilities for rent, rates and insurance payments & reconciliations Centralised accrual reconciliation and control Interface with internal & external auditors Who you are: Experience needed: Reconciliation and account maintenance Circa 2 years plus in a finance role Excellent Excel & systems skills Analytical thinking Good stakeholder relationship skills SAP knowledge & capability (desirable) Why Gist? At Gist we are united by our core values; with safety and people at the heart of everything do, we are progressive, accountable, collaborative, and ethical. Our objective is to establish a performance-focused environment that is fair and inclusive, where everyone can develop, and connect meaningfully to their manager, the Gist vision, and M&S. We are fiercely protective of everyone’s health, safety, and wellbeing, and align firmly to M&S’s sustainability commitments in Plan A. Gist will play an integral part in the M&S journey as it pushes boundaries to lead the retail industry into a greener, speedier, more inspiring era. As part of the M&S group, there’s never been a better time to be part of our team. Join us and make an immediate impact. Gist aims to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers, and suppliers. If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment. If it’s meaningful to you, it’s important to us. Our Internal Recruitment Team fulfil all vacancies on a direct basis. Unsolicited contact by unapproved agencies (sharing speculative CVs) will not be accepted and introductory fees will not apply. LI-RC1

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