Assistant Management Accountant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Do you love numbers? Are you a whizz on Excel? Ready for your next step?
We are looking for an Assistant Management Accountant to join our finance team on our Waitrose contract based at our site in Brinklow, Milton Keynes on a full time, permanent basis. GXO are an ACCA Approved Employer and accredited by the ACMA.
You’ll will take on a key role in the department contributing to the overall running of the Finance Team as well as the site and contract as a whole.
You’ll be working Monday to Friday, 8 till 4 but there is flexibility in start and end times, and we’ll be looking for some occasional flexibility too, after all this is Logistics!
Pay, benefits and more:
We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £35,000 per annum. In addition, we offer 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days. You’ll have access to a variety of high street discounts, cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension and many other perks.
What will you be doing:
Be the first point of contact for any queries in relation to the weekly management accounts- Produce weekly management accounts within SLA and assist in preparing weekly KPI reports and monthly inventory reconciliation for balance sheet and help with month end process
- Maintain effective relationships with operations and department heads and communicate weekly financial performance to internal stakeholders
- Contribute to the production of the annual operational plan and quarterly forecast and document work procedures to ensure consistency in the department and shared knowledge
What you need to succeed at GXO:
A minimum of AAT qualified with strong MS & excel skills- Ability to prioritise tasks to ensure targets and deadlines are met and be confident communicating at all levels
- Organisational skills are a must - you should have a proactive approach to tasks and have good time management skills
- You must be driven and keen to learn tasks as well as having the ability to use your own initiative when required
We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.
GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are Disability Confident Committed as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Shipping & Trucking
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Assistant Management Accountant roles across GXO Logistics's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Shipping & Trucking.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £35,000 - £35,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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