Assistant Accountant – Leases

Job title:

Assistant Accountant – Leases

Company

XPO Logistics

Job description

Logistics done differently.We’re looking for a talented ACCA or CIMA Studier to join us on a full-time, permanent basis Monday to Friday.You would be based at our Finance Shared Service Centre site based in Swan Valley, Northampton. We are on the outskirts of Northampton and close to the A45, A43 and M1. There are good public transport links with bus stops near by. We have dedicated car parking spaces around the office and additional parking nearby.Pay, benefits and moreThis role has the potential for steady expansion and career development. We’re looking for someone who is already AAT qualified, or equivalent, and is ideally already studying ACCA or CIMA or ready to ready to start studying at this level.We willsupport you through the rest of your ACCA or CIMA qualification putting you through the apprenticeship programme. We’re looking for someone who wants to grow with us. We’re offering a starting salary of between £25-£30k, depending on experience with salary increasing upon completion of further ACCA or CIMA levels.There would be the possibility to offer hybrid working (office and home) after successful completion of the probation period and at management’s discretion (non contractualso can be withdrawn). We offer 25 days holiday, and you’ll have access to a variety of high street discounts, cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension, health and dental care, additional holiday purchase, and many other perks.What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Review and approve long term rental invoices in Coupa • Contact suppliers with any invoice queries
• Escalate any issues to management • Maintain long term lease registers
• Recharge monthly long term rental costs out to the business
• Work to tight month end deadlines • Update lease reconciliations weekly
• Monthly/quarterly reporting to Group • Ensure all costs are being recovered by the business for all new long term agreements
• Respond to any queries that arise from our FBP’s providing support to the business
• Ensure best practices are being followed in line with company policy
• Reconcile various lease BS accounts at month end and journal accruals
• Explore process improvements and assist in driving automation of processes
• Support with monthly & adhoc reporting forsenior management
• Escalate any obvious errors & risks to management
• Reconcile various long term lease supplier AP standing order accounts
• Experience and knowledge will be gained through the use of a number of different IT systems
• There’s plenty of opportunity to learn more and be involved in various other tasks if you are keen to learn and progress with us

What you need to succeed at XPO:

• Have already completed AAT or equivalent level and currently studying, or due to start studying ACCA (entry at applied skills or higher) or CIMA (entry at management level or higher)
• IFRS16 know is desirable but not essential
• Excellent communication skills. You’ll be speaking regularly with various stakeholders, so you’ll need to be able to communicate with stakeholders at all levels over the phone/email or in person
• A sound understanding of Microsoft packages including Excel and Outlook
• SAP knowledge is desirable but not essential
• AP experience preferable
• Be eager to learn and progress within your role and department
• Work as part of a team to achieve team/departmental goals
• Able to work to deadlines and have great attention to detail

Be part of something big.We strive to create an inclusive environment for all our colleagues, where everyone feels welcomed, empowered and where you can bring your true self to work. You may not feel you tick all of the boxes we have written above, so even if your experience doesn’t precisely match the job description but you feel you have the skills needed, please feel free to reach out to our recruitment team for an initial discussion. Your skills and passion set you apart and we welcome diverse people and perspectives at XPO. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds and identities. To empower you to do as well as possible during the recruitment process, if you require any changes or amendments to our application and interviews, please don’t hesitate to let us know.XPO 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 XPO a great place to work.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.

Expected salary

£25000 – 30000 per year

Location

Northampton

Job date

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 22:45:05 GMT

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