National Finance & Administration Assistant (Financial Accounting)

Job description

Vacancy Specification

In this varied role, you'll provide support to a specialist field, such as Finance & Administration, Payroll, Handling of Payments or Project Management.


National Finance & Administration takes a closer look at how Aldi is performing and shares best practice knowledge with our international business. Detail-focused and conscientious, you'll act as a reliable point of contact for any related queries, which means the tasks in relation to that could be huge. We do things our own way at Aldi. But whatever we're doing, we must be getting it right. With a wave of impressive sales figures behind us, we're opening new stores at lightning speed. It means now, more than ever, we need to keep on top of our finances.

*This job listing is for a position that will be available in the future and the vacancy is not currently live. If your application is successful, you will be placed in the Talent Pool, until a suitable position becomes available*
 
Your New Role
Your key responsibilities will include:
·  Sales and cash accounting
·  Regional banking, including reconciliation of bank statements, processing of payments, and ensuring all entries have the correct supporting documentation
·  Controlling and processes accounts for Regional Real Estate, including control of business rates, rent payments, tenant income, service charge payable and income
·  Accounts for Regional Payroll and liaises with Regional the Payroll Team 
·  Prepares monthly corporation tax data
·  Controls prepayments
·  Liaises with Regional Store Operations, Real Estate and Logistics to process month end accruals
·  Produces month end reconciliations and variance analysis
·  Monitors shared inboxes
·  Carries out Year End procedures following specified guidelines
·  Prepares Year End appendices and information for Auditors
·  Relevant ad-hoc tasks and projects
About You
·  Experience of working with financial systems (SAP preferred) 
·  Relevant accounts experience including account reconciliations and double entry postings
·  High attention to detail with the ability to input data quickly 
·  Able to work under pressure, multitask and prioritise workload
·  Self-motivated and works effectively with minimal supervision
·  Works in a structured, methodical manner
·  Takes personal responsibility for resolving queries and issues
·  Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel
·  Clear communicator (both orally and written)
·  Team player
·  AAT Level 4 or equivalent considered advantageous 
What You’ll get in Return
·  Salary starting £36,625 rising to £42,270 (fixed term contract until 31st December 2025)
·  Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, with the opportunity of 2 day a week remote working
·  5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
·  In office flexi-time
·  Full training provided
·  Pension scheme
·  Private employee medical insurance after 4 years
·  Company sick pay scheme
·  Company maternity, paternity and adoption pay after 1 year
·  Long service rewards
·  Access to MyBenefits, where you can find a wide range of benefits, including our bike to work scheme, shopping and cinema discounts, health cash plan, a FREE will, travel and discounted gym memberships, as well as a host of benefits to support your financial and wellbeing needs
·  Access to a free,24/7, confidential virtual GP service for all Aldi Colleagues and their children (under the age of 16)
* You’ll need to live within 90 minutes of your main working location

 Aldi is an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and are dedicated to promoting a culture of inclusion, providing an environment in which collaboration, respect and fairness are essential. We value diversity and are dedicated to treating all of our colleagues and prospective colleagues fairly and with respect.
 
If you’re looking for a career that gives you more, apply today!
 
*Please be aware that this role does not fulfil the requirements for visa sponsorship