At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in financial reporting, analysis, and month-end accounting activities.
- Company: Join VOW Group, the UK's largest distributor of business supplies.
- Benefits: Professional development support towards ACCA/CIMA qualification and exposure to senior stakeholders.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for process improvement and career growth.
- Why this job: Kickstart your finance career with real impact on business decisions.
- Qualifications: Degree in Finance or related field and ambition to pursue professional qualification.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 32000 £ per year.
VOW Group is the UK's largest multi-channel distributor of business supplies and services, providing sourcing, storage and fulfilment solutions to over 20,000 resellers, corporate organisations and direct customers across the UK and Ireland. Through brands including VOW, VOW Retail, Banner, Premier Vanguard, Complete Business Solutions, Truline and E-Trading, EVO continues to lead the industry through innovation, exceptional customer service and an extensive distribution network.
We are seeking a commercially minded and analytical Assistant Accountant to join the VOW Finance team. This role will play a key part in delivering accurate financial reporting, commercial analysis and month-end accounting activities that support business performance and informed decision-making. The successful candidate will work closely with Commercial Finance, Sales and Treasury teams, providing insight into sales, margins and operating costs while supporting forecasting, budgeting and customer rebate processes. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further develop their finance career whilst studying towards a professional qualification.
Key Responsibilities
- Review daily sales and margin reporting, identifying and investigating key variances and trends.
- Complete month-end accounting activities including:
- Balance sheet reconciliations
- Journal postings
- Accruals and prepayments
- Overhead analysis
- Customer rebate accounting and recognition.
- Support budgeting and forecasting processes across sales channels, customers and business areas.
- Develop financial models and provide analysis to support commercial decision-making.
- Maintain and enhance reporting tools, including Excel-based reports and Power BI dashboards.
- Build strong relationships with Sales Managers, Channel Directors and other stakeholders, acting as a trusted finance partner.
- Prepare and analyse customer information, including reconciliations, variance analysis and payment reviews.
- Calculate and maintain month-end customer rebate provisions.
- Manage customer allowance and rebate queries as a key finance contact for Account Managers.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and assist with ad hoc financial reporting and projects.
Skills & Experience
- Essential
- Degree in Finance, Mathematics or a related discipline (2:1 or above preferred)
- Ambition to study towards a professional accounting qualification (ACCA or CIMA).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise workload effectively.
- Desirable
- Experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools.
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to work within a leading UK business.
- Exposure to commercial finance and senior stakeholders.
- Professional development and support towards ACCA/CIMA qualification.
- Involvement in business-critical analysis and decision-making.
- A collaborative environment with opportunities to improve processes and add value.
Graduate Assistant Accountant employer: EVO Group
VOW Group is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where you can thrive as a Graduate Assistant Accountant. With a strong focus on professional development, you'll receive support towards your ACCA or CIMA qualification while gaining invaluable exposure to commercial finance and senior stakeholders. Our collaborative culture encourages innovation and continuous improvement, making it a rewarding place to build your finance career in the heart of the UK's largest multi-channel distributor.
