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.

Company Overview

Stobart (Part of the Culina Group) is a leading ambient transport and logistics business, providing services to many of the UK’s best known brands across core consumer and retail sectors

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!

We are currently seeking a Finance Apprentice  to join our Finance team at our Warrington site.  As a Finance Apprentice you will will support the central finance department in a variety of tasks such as journal posting and month end reconciliations, gaining valuable skills and insights into financial operations of a £600m business. The successful candidate will be enrolled on the AAT qualification (or similar financial qualification) and will be supported through the apprenticeship scheme to achieve this.

Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday Days (8:30 - 5:30)

Salary: £15,000 Per Annum

As the successful candidate, you will contribute to the overall success of the site, and will report directly to the site Senior Assistant Management Accountant

Job responsibilities of Finance Apprentice include:

• Financial Reporting: Assist in financial reporting of central overhead cost centres, both profit and loss and balance sheet reporting
• Data Entry: Accurately enter financial data into accounting systems and maintain up-to-date financial records.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Help with the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts. Monitor actual performance against budgets.
• Audit Support: Assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and information.
• Administrative Tasks: Perform general administrative duties such as managing the central mailbox and responding to queries from the wider business

As a Finance Apprentice you will possess the following skill, experiences and qualifications:

• GCSEs including Maths and English at grade 5 or above are essential
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Eagerness to learn and develop new skills.
• Professional attitude and appearance.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.

As part of our drive to make Stobart 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 - Competative Hoilday Entitlement 
• Pension - We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer a great contribution of 5% employee and 3% employer contribution
• 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 referral bonus', special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to 100's of retailer discounts for everyday savings!  
• Fitness - your wellbeing is important to us and being active is a great way to keep your body and your mind health. We have partnered with PureGym so you can save money on a no contract membership 

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!