Accounting Controls & Recharges Manager - 18 month FTC

Description

Are you an expert in Record-to-Report looking to take ownership of a critical finance function? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where accuracy, control and continuous improvement are essential? Ready to lead a team, influence senior stakeholders and shape a high-performing R2R operation?

Here at GXO, we're looking for an experienced Accounting Controls & Recharge Manager to take full ownership of the Record-to-Report function within the legacy Wincanton business, including central balance sheet control, corporate management accounts, centralised billing and key financial controls.

You'll lead a skilled team, act as the main accounting and audit liaison, and play a pivotal role in ensuring integrity, accuracy and efficiency across the finance landscape.

This is an 18-month fixed term contract. The role is hybrid, with a requirement to work in our Chippenham office on a Tuesday & Wednesday each week. You'll be working Monday to Friday, 09:00 till 17:00. However, some flexibility is required, this is logistics after all!

Pay, benefits and more:

We're looking to offer a salary of up to GBP75,000, depending on experience and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) plus car allowance to the value of GBP6000 PA. Your benefits package includes a company sponsored pension scheme and private medical cover.

What you'll do on a typical day:

Owning the full R2R process including reporting, fixed assets, leases, payroll and centralised billing, ensuring timely, accurate delivery aligned to Group requirementsMaintaining and controlling all related central balance sheet reconciliations, producing corporate items management accounts, supporting statutory accounting and the budget processLeading the development and strengthening of accounting controls, SOX compliance, operational risk reviews and audit interactionsBuilding strong relationships across senior management, FP&A, operational leaders and finance teams to influence decision-making and drive improvementsGuiding, motivating and supporting the R2R team, fostering continuous improvement and delivering efficiency gains through documented best practice

What you need to succeed at GXO:

A qualified technical accountant with strong R2R experience and a solid grounding in accounting, finance and auditingProven exposure to SOX controls, IFRS 16 and US GAAP, with excellent understanding of financial control frameworksOracle experience (highly desirable) and confidence working in a fast-moving environment requiring quick, accurate decisionsA resilient, adaptable and collaborative mindset. Able to manage escalations, influence stakeholders and develop effective solutionsStrong communication, leadership and relationship-building skills, with the ability to coach others and drive high performance

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 an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader 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

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