Job Description
Job Title: Accountant - LogisticsLocation: Bradford Contract Type: Full-Time
A leading UK-based retail and logistics organisation is seeking a qualified and experienced Accountant to join its finance team, focusing on logistics cost reporting and analysis. This is a high-impact role supporting both site and central teams, providing financial insight and challenge to drive cost control and performance improvements.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead weekly logistics cost reporting, consolidating input from operational sites and third-party providers
* Manage month-end close processes for logistics, including cost line analysis and balance sheet reconciliations
* Deliver detailed variance analysis to support logistics forecasting and budget tracking
* Review performance data from third-party logistics providers, challenging assumptions and supporting accountability
Candidate Profile:
* Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent) and experience working as a fully qualified Accountant for a medium or large size business
* Able to clearly communicate financial data to non-finance stakeholders
* Confident and proactive in challenging business performance and driving results
* Adaptable in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail