The Role
We are on the lookout for an Accounts Assistant to ensure that our business leaders across our Head Office and Operational teams understand and manage their cost base effectively, with support from the Finance Manager.
What You Will Be Doing
- Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts for each of our departments including identifying and posting accruals where appropriate
- Working with the Finance Manager to produce forecasts and budgets in order to understand any risks or opportunities versus our financial plans
- Assess and approve costs to ensure supplier invoices are in line with expectations
- Reconciling relevant balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis
- Work closely with the Distribution Centre & Contact Centre to provide up-to-date volume forecasts, supporting effective payroll planning
- Ad hoc tasks as required by Finance Manager
What We Are Looking For
- Interest in commencing a career in Finance / Accounting
- Recently commenced or desire to study an accountancy qualification (e.g., CIMA or ACCA)
- An eye for detail
- Demonstrate the ability to show initiative and give things a go
- Ability to interact with key stakeholders across the business
- Strong IT skills
- Aptitude in Microsoft Office products (especially Excel)
- Experience in using accounting software packages (desirable but not necessary)
- Educated to degree level (Accounting or other relevant degree desirable)
- Strong academic background
- Some experience in working in a finance team is advantageous but not essential
What You Can Expect From Us
- Competitive salary and excellent bonus scheme
- An entrepreneurial environment where you'll be encouraged to try things and make changes to drive the business forward
- You will have access to Staff Discount from your 1st day, not just at CT but also from The White Company!
- Our hybrid working policy means we work from the office 3-4 days per week (14 days onsite across a 4 week period, and Monday's are our set days in the office)
- We are proud to go about our business in the right way and partner with many charities and sustainability partners - 'giving something back' is an important part of our ethos
- At HQ we are serious about having fun. Our Christmas and summer parties are the stuff of legend and our CT Social Team ensure there is always something exciting to get involved in
