Description The Finance Officer will report into the Finance Manager and is responsible for producing and analysing weekly accounts, supporting budget preparation and handling month-end procedures. Essential skills include initiative, a positive attitude, AAT qualification (or studying towards CIMA/ACCA), and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel. How will you contribute? Produce and explain cost variances in weekly accounts. Complete weekly reports and analysis for the customer. Produce and explain cost variances in weekly accounts. Support annual budgets and forecasts. Ensure accurate accrual and prepayment postings. Attend and explain costs in weekly cost reviews. Manage payroll and handle related queries. Conduct month-end procedures and variance analysis. Perform fuel forecasting and system monitoring. Reconcile and control monthly and weekly salaries. Supervise Finance Assistant and lead meetings What will you bring? Previous finance experience essential Ability to work under initiative as well as part of the team The successful candidate will have a positive personality with a can do attiitude, a questioning mind who is happy to challenge when reviewing costs to find the right answer AAT Qualified and/or studing towards CIMA/ACCA. Confident on excel (basics of VLOOKUP's, Pivot tables, SUMIFS) Working towards a Finance qualification AAT/CIMA/ACCA Oracle system experience desirable, MS Excel skills essential Motivated to be able to work under pressure and the ability to meet tight deadlines Excellent communication skills and confident in dealing with problems and challenges Ability to work as part of a team with a positive attitude Must have a flexible and adaptable approach to demands and changes in work activity Enthusiastic, flexible, reliable and highly organised; What do we offer? We really value our people and offer a friendly, safety first working environment and a competitive salary along with other benefits including; company pension scheme, 25 days hols bank hols with the option to buy more, home working, share incentive plan, cycle to work scheme, employee benefits online discount platform, onsite parking, onsite canteen much more. Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That’s why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. Apply Now If you feel that you have what it takes to support Wincanton in delivering the best service, we would love to hear from you. Please apply by following the links and uploading your CV. We are a fast-moving organisation so we may not always wait until the closing date to review applications. As a result you should submit your CV as soon as possible