Overview
A leading blue chip organisation is seeking an Assistant Operations Accountant to join their finance team in Warrington on a temporary basis, offering hybrid working arrangements.
This role presents an exciting opportunity for someone who is part-qualified and eager to further develop their career within a supportive and collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
* Oversee the production of weekly contract management reports, including presenting results and explaining variances to operational teams.
* Prepare weekly client management reports, ensuring clear communication of results and variance explanations to client management.
* Manage month-end close activities and produce monthly sector reporting packs covering both profit & loss and balance sheet for group review.
* Coordinate month-end close processes for clients, delivering comprehensive monthly reporting packs that meet contractual requirements.
* Lead the quarterly forecast process by preparing detailed presentations of results for the Operations Director and Finance Director.
* Develop budgets and forecasts for clients in line with agreed timetables, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
* Support the management of financial risk by signing off new contracted business streams and assisting with aged debt recovery initiatives.
* Enhance the financial reporting suite so it meets evolving business needs and reflects industry best practice standards.
Qualifications & Skills
* Part-qualified accountant actively studying towards ACCA, CIMA or ACA qualifications with a solid grasp of management accounting principles.
* Experience within logistics, transport or other fast-moving operational environments is advantageous.
* Confident communicator who can build effective relationships with non-finance stakeholders across various departments.
* Exceptional analytical skills with advanced Excel proficiency to interpret large data sets and present key insights clearly.
* Proactive problem-solving approach and a focus on continuous improvement within finance processes.
* Highly organised with strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines in a dynamic workplace.
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