Finance Assistant

Are you a finance professional who enjoys working with data, improving processes and supporting business performance? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail and analytical thinking are key? Are you looking for an opportunity to develop your finance career within a leading logistics organisation?

Here at GXO, we're recruiting for a Finance Assistant to join our IKEA operation in Dartford on a fixed-term contract until end of May 2027. Working closely with the Finance Analyst, you'll play a key role in supporting management accounting activities, financial reporting and maintaining robust financial controls across the contract.

This is a full-time position, working Monday to Friday, from 09:00 to 17:00 offering an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further develop their finance experience within a dynamic operational environment.

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re offering a salary of up to £31,000 per annum, plus 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package includes a company sponsored pension scheme, life assurance and access to our benefits platform, including retail discounts

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Support the production of weekly profit and loss reporting, providing accurate financial information and insight to support operational and commercial decision-making
• Prepare and post journals, including inter-departmental recharges and financial adjustments, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded
• Raise and process customer invoices while maintaining strong financial controls and ensuring compliance with agreed processes
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, investigating discrepancies and resolving issues to maintain financial accuracy and integrity
• Create and maintain spreadsheets, reports and financial data models while supporting month-end activities and ad hoc projects across the finance function

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Previous experience within a finance, accounting or financial administration role, with a solid understanding of financial processes and controls
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines
• Excellent Microsoft Excel and spreadsheet skills, with confidence working with financial data and reporting tools
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across departments
• Ideally AAT qualified, studying towards ACA, ACCA or CIMA, or qualified through relevant experience

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.

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.