Are you a qualified accountant who enjoys improving how things work - not just keeping the lights on? Do you thrive in change‑driven environments where your expertise can shape future ways of working? Would you like to play a hands‑on role in a major finance harmonisation programme with real, lasting impact?
Here at GXO, we’re looking for a Project Accountant to support the UK & Ireland Controllership Integration and Continuous Improvement Programme, working within the Legacy Wincanton Process Harmonisation workstream. This is a high‑impact 18‑month fixed‑term contract, where you’ll help design and embed standardised, well‑controlled finance processes aligned to GXO group standards. You will act as a subject‑matter expert across key accounting and control areas, partnering with operational and central finance teams to identify gaps, remediate issues, and deliver sustainable improvements that transition smoothly into business‑as‑usual. The role is Monday‑to‑Friday, 09:00 to 17:00, with a requirement to be in our Chippenham or Northampton office 2–3 days each week; some flexibility is required.
Pay, benefits and more
We are looking to offer a salary of up to £58,500 per annum, depending on experience, and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package includes a company‑sponsored pension scheme.
What you’ll do on a typical day
* Review legacy Wincanton and GXO finance processes to identify inconsistencies, inefficiencies, and control gaps.
* Own specific process harmonisation assignments, delivering clearly defined outputs aligned to the programme roadmap.
* Design, document, and embed standardised processes, including SOPs, in line with Group accounting policies and audit expectations.
* Support the clean‑up and remediation of historical process and control differences.
* Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, deliver training, manage risks, and support change management through to successful BAU handover.
What you need to succeed at GXO
* A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with strong technical accounting expertise.
* Proven experience in finance transformation, harmonisation, or process and systems change projects.
* In‑depth knowledge of controllership activities, including month‑end close, balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany, leases, and fixed assets.
* The confidence to work with and challenge multiple stakeholders constructively, influencing positive change.
* A detail‑oriented, pragmatic, and solution‑focused mindset, with the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, change‑led environment.
GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are an Armed Forces‑friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.
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