Job Description

The Finance Assistant will report into the Finance Manager and is responsible for the purchase order processes alongside supporting with reporting and other finance administration.

How will you contribute?

• Ownership of the site purchase order processes
• Assisting in the preparation of weekly reports
• Internal KPI reporting assistance
• Communicating effectively daily with internal and external customers;
• Contributing towards the improvement of processes/methods of operating practises within the department;
• General finance administration support;
• Assisting colleagues within the team on an ad-hoc basis

What will you bring?

• Previous finance experience essential
• Working towards a Finance qualification AAT/CIMA/ACCA
• Oracle system experience desirable, MS Excel skills essential
• Motivated to be able to work under pressure and the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills and confident in dealing with problems and challenges
• Ability to work as part of a team with a positive attitude
• Must have a flexible and adaptable approach to demands and changes in work activity
• Enthusiastic, flexible, reliable and highly organised;

What do we offer?

The successful candidate will receive a Study Support package to help to work towards a finance qualification.

We really value our people and offer a friendly, safety first working environment and a competitive salary along with other benefits including; company pension scheme, 25 days hols + bank hols with the option to buy more, home working, share incentive plan, cycle to work scheme, employee benefits online discount platform, onsite parking, onsite canteen + much more.

Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That\xe2\x80\x99s why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Apply Now!

If you feel that you have what it takes to support Wincanton in delivering the best service, we would love to hear from you. Please apply by following the links and uploading your CV. We are a fast-moving organisation so we may not always wait until the closing date to review applications. As a result you should submit your CV as soon as possible!


Wincanton is a leading supply chain partner for British business, providing supply chain solutions up and down the country. Through a wealth of experience and knowledge Wincanton provides business critical services including storage, handling and distribution; high volume eFulfilment; retailer \xe2\x80\x98dark stores\xe2\x80\x99; two-person home delivery; fleet and transport management; and network optimisation for many of the UK\xe2\x80\x99s best-known companies.