Branch Management Accountant

Who We Are

In the last 3 years CCL has grown by over 40% and we continue to grow at pace, both organically and through acquisition. We now have branches in Troon, Bellshill, Derby and Aylesbury, with further expansion planned.

We operate within the Logistics industry, one of the largest and fastest growing sectors in the world which is currently projected to be worth $15.5 Trillion by 2023.  There are two distinct parts to our business:

• Logistics Services – which includes the movement of Mail, Parcels, Pallets, Part & Full Loads, by Road, Air and Sea throughout the UK, Europe and Worldwide
• Technology Solutions – we’ve built a platform that improves business process principally around Inventory Management, Order Processing and Multi Carrier Shipping

As we embark on the next stage of our growth, we now seek to appoint an experienced Branch Management Accountant to join our team.

Key Responsibilities

As Branch Management Accountant, your key responsibilities will include:

• Prepare monthly management accounts for four branches
• Profit & Loss trend and variance analysis to budget and forecast
• Preparation of various balance sheet reconciliations with all balances fully investigated and reconciled
• Day to day control over P&L, Balance Sheet and the supplier and customer ledgers
• Complete quarterly VAT returns and submit to HMRC or pass for inclusion in Group VAT return.
• Support budget and forecasting process
• Preparation of audit files and assisting the external audit team with enquiries
• Any other ad-hoc duties as defined by line manager or appointed deputy

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

We're looking for a qualified Accountant with excellent attention to detail and proven experience as a Management Accountant. It's also essential that you have working knowledge of Sage 50 or other financial software. You must be a logical problem solver with strong numeric and interpersonal skills as well as a confident and persuasive communicator with people at all levels.

It would be desirable for you to have advanced Excel skills and some knowledge of cost accounting although it's not essential as training will be provided.

This role requires someone with the ability to work at pace and above all get things done quickly and to a high standard.

The Rewards

As you would expect, we offer a competitive salary and a benefits package to attract the best.