Management Accountant

It's more than a job

Provide dedicated financial advice to our Contract Logistics division to ensure we deliver against budgets

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Following a well-deserved internal promotion, our Finance team is now inviting applications for the role of Management Accountant.

In this role, you’ll be the dedicated finance lead for our Contract Logistics contract—working closely with operations managers and key stakeholders to deliver accurate monthly financial reporting and respond to ad hoc requests. You’ll be more than just a number cruncher; you’ll be a trusted partner, helping to shape decisions and drive performance.

You’ll be joining a supportive, collaborative team where you can grow your skills, deepen your business knowledge, and truly embed yourself in the heart of our operation.

How you create impact

• Production of month end management accounts to ensure accurate and timely presentation of actual results, forecasts and targets. Prepare monthly cost reviews
• Support the Senior Management Accountant in the delivery of all monthly reporting. Ensure consistency and compliance with KN and customer reporting requirements.
• Assist in the annual Forecast of Expenditure (FoE) for the customer along with KN annual budget requirements.
• Manpower reallocation of resource in KN submissions and subsequent updates to lead partner regarding base line budget and FOE
• Manage internal deadlines for your area of responsibility
• Handle internal queries and providing financial support for staff on site.
• Raising Purchase Orders
• Finance Business Partnering with operational leads for area. Promote a strong control environment with a continuous improvement culture
• Managing Agency costs and partnering with our agency providers
• Partnering with Accounts payable discrepancies
• Review and investigate IA process and maintain asset reporting system
  
  

What we would like you to bring

• Advanced Excel skills, with the ability to handle and manipulate large amounts of data
• Attention to detail, with emphasis on tracking changes and change control processes
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), building partner confidence through regular and clear dialogue.
• Experience in implementing reporting systems and methods
• A strong desire to solve problems, along with a continuous improvement mind-set
• AAT or Part Qualified CIMA/ACCA. Desire to complete professional accountancy qualification
• A good sense of humour and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Excellent analytical skills
• Commitment to Continuous Improvement and Business Excellence programs. Ability to develop relationships and maintain respect of Operational Business Partner(s)
  
  

What's in it for you

If you would like to become a valued member of our team, we will ensure you are rewarded for your commitment and expertise. You will receive 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to earn additional days through service. You can join the contributory Kuehne+Nagel pension plan and benefit from our Route 2 Rewards scheme, which offers discounts, benefit information, recognition, and access to a wellbeing centre.

We care for our colleagues and their immediate families through our employee assistance programme, which provides 24/7 access to GPs, legal and financial advice, and mental health counselling. All of this is designed to help you live a happier and healthier life.

As proud holders of the Gold Covenant, we are a forces-friendly employer who recognise the skills, expertise and value service leavers bring to our organisation.

Applying for the role

Please be aware that by applying for this role, you are agreeing to participate in the employment screening process. This process will include criminal record checking and identity validation. This means that KN will ask successful applicants to provide certain information and documentation to enable these checks to be conducted.

Any appointment will then be strictly conditional upon, and subject to, the receipt of satisfactory results of these checks