Company Description Following years of accelerated growth Culina Group is now a £2.2billion turnover business, employing over 22,000 staff, with a fleet of more than 5,000 vehicles. Culina Group operates from over 100 depots across the UK and Ireland, serving more than 1,000 clients over its framework of chilled, ambient, contract packaging solutions and fresh and baked goods. Company Overview Culina Group is a leading UK 3rd party food & drinks logistics provider offering dedicated and shared user warehousing and distribution solutions. At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired Job Description As an Assistant Accountant, you will be responsible for assisting with the preparation of monthly accounts, reporting and analysis working to a detailed timetable. This is a full time, permanent position working Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, offering a competitive salary and package and the opportunity to work with a forward thinking market leader. Key Duties of an Assistant Accountant: Calculate various monthly accruals and prepayments Prepare journals and key onto SAP Reconciliation of various P&L costs on a monthly basis and compare estimate with amount charged to accounts Assist with monthly reconciliation of balance sheet headings Review of Goods Received not invoiced accrual and review of parked invoices for accrual Complete various weekly and monthly reports across the business as required Weekly posting of bank transactions and bank statements onto SAP Undertake Bank reconciliation Post petty cash Prepare VAT returns detail on a monthly basis and undertake reconciliation Update various working sheets for utilities, etc. Undertake Headcount analysis Prepare a backup for sales invoicing as necessary Ad hoc duties as required Qualifications To apply for the role of Assistant Accountant you will possess the following skills: To be professional and able to operate as a team player or individually as necessary Be confident in communicating and dealing with people on the telephone/in person/by mail at all levels both internally with colleagues and external to the business Ability to work effectively and without direct supervision Conscientious and reliable Flexible attitude and methodical approach to work/training/working hours The ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure Effectively prioritise work load in order to meet set deadlines Be proactive and able to make decisions To be a fully computer literate particularly an experienced Microsoft Excel user Ideally have experience on Accounts and Accounting software packages such as SAP, ROSS Additional Information As part of our drive to make Culina Logistics a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers. Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives. Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include: Annual Leave – Competitive holiday entitlement. Pension scheme – We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer a great contribution of 4% employee and 4% employer. Life Assurance - x2 your annual salary. Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year. Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses. Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards. Everyday discounts - Via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savingsIf you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our WinningTeam