Following years of accelerated growth Culina Group is now a £2.2billion+ turnover business, employing over 22,000 staff, with a fleet of more than 5,000 vehicles. Culina Group operates from over 100+ depots across the UK and Ireland, serving more than 1,000 clients over its framework of chilled, ambient, contract packaging solutions and fresh and baked goods.

CML (Part of the Culina Group) provides integrated supply chain services and expertise for food and drink products that require strict refrigerated temperatures to the discount retailers.

At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday Days (08:30 - 16:30)

Salary: £22,880 Per Annum

We are currently seeking a Accounts Assistant to join our Finance team at our Telford site.  As Accounts Assistant you will be working within the finance team, processing invoices for Group & 3rd party suppliers.

Job responsibilities of a Accounts Assistant include:

• Processing of supplier invoices
• Sending out documentation for new supplier accounts
• Reconciling supplier statements
• Internal and external query resolution for purchase invoices
• Raising supplier payment runs ensuring all invoices have been approved
• Processing and issuing of customer invoices
• General administrative / adhoc duties to support the finance team

As a Accounts Assistant you will possess the following skill, experiences and qualifications:

• Ideally have experience on Accounts and Accounting software packages such as Sage, but not essential as training will be provided
• To be professional and able to operate as a team player or individually as necessary
• Ability to manage priorities and to work effectively and without direct supervision
• Be confident in communicating and dealing with people on the telephone/in person/by mail at all levels both internally with colleagues and externally with suppliers
• Conscientious and reliable
• Flexible attitude and methodical approach to work/training/working hours
• The ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure
• Effectively priorities work load in order to meet set deadlines
• Be proactive and able to make decisions
• Proficient in Computer Literacy including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook

As part of our drive to make CML a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Annual Leave – Competitive holiday entitlement of 28 Days Holiday including Bank Holidays 
• Pension scheme – we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer a great contribution of 4% employee and 4% employer
• Life Assurance -  x2 your annual salary 
• Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year
• Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses
• Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!