Retail Finance Assistant Accountant

2 weeks ago


Portsmouth, United Kingdom The Southern Coop Full time

Do you want to be part of a community and grow a career? At Southern Co-op we work hard because we want to do well and the more successful we are the more we can give back to our members and communities - that’s the beauty of a co-operative.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our food retail finance team as an Assistant Accountant.

**KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES**
- Assisting the retail finance team as required in weekly and period end tasks, including preparation & posting of journals, bridge analysis concentrating on but not limited to opex, stock and delivery charges.
- Building and maintaining a business partnership with non finance colleagues providing information and analysis to assist in delivery of their requirements.
- Being the lead expert on operating expenses, stock & delivery charges proactively analysing and understanding the end to end process in order to add value and opinion.
- Support the budgeting and forecast process.
- Support finance training and presentations to non-finance colleagues
- Accurate and timely creation of reports as required
- Ownership for the stock reconciliation of the food retail business.
- Accurate & timely collation of weekly sales figures for internal and external parties
- Balance Sheet reconciliations of specific account codes as directed.
- Assist with completion of interim and final audit tasks

**KEY EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS**
- Team player and proven communication skills with the personal credibility to work with non-financial colleagues at all levels
- High levels of accuracy coupled with personal flexibility with the ability to operate to tight period end deadlines
- Proficient in the use of excel supported by generally high levels of IT literacy with ability to manipulate data, identify trends and produce summary information
- Ability to influence stakeholders using technical and practical knowledge/experience
- Experience of working within a finance department - proven ability of management accounts, accruals, prepayments & analysis
- Experience of use of finance & BI systems - knowledge of Agresso, Cognos, and TM1 systems desirable
- CIMA Studier, with desire to progress and continue with professional qualifications

If you’re passionate about your career in management accounting, and have a background in a fast-paced environment then we would love to hear from you. In return, we will offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as the opportunity to developyour skills and grow your career.



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