Operational Accountant

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 seeking an Operational Accountant to join our finance team, supporting key operational and fleet functions across the business. This is a highly visible role where you'll work closely with operational leaders, providing financial insight, performance analysis, and commercial support to drive informed decision-making and continuous improvement.

This opportunity would suit a qualified, part-qualified, or qualified-by-experience accountant who enjoys partnering with stakeholders, analysing performance, and influencing business outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Prepare weekly and monthly fleet profit and loss accounts, including detailed commentary and variance analysis.; Produce regular fleet performance reports to support operational decision-making and financial control.; Develop and enhance fleet, asset, and Repair & Maintenance (R&M) reporting, providing meaningful insights to the wider business.; Reconcile fleet assets across multiple systems and support asset lifecycle management, including renewals and disposals.; Deliver financial analysis and business cases to support strategic decisions relating to fleet operations and investment.; Manage nominal ledger activities, including journals, accruals, cross-charges, and period-end reconciliations.; Provide detailed performance analysis and trend reporting, identifying opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency.; Present financial and KPI performance results to operational and senior management teams.; Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and summaries, highlighting risks, opportunities, and key areas of focus.; Ensure strong financial governance and controls are maintained across fleet operations.; Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes in collaboration with operational stakeholders and senior leadership.; Support audit activities and act as a key contact during internal and external audit reviews.; Work closely with finance and operational teams to ensure accurate and timely reporting.; Drive continuous improvement initiatives across financial reporting processes and management information.

Requirements

Previous experience in a Management Accountant, Operational Accountant, or Finance Business Partner role.; Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a commercial mindset.; Experience preparing management accounts, forecasts, and budgets.; Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with large data sets.; Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.; The ability to translate financial information into clear business insights.; Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.; Part-qualified, fully qualified, or qualified by experience (ACCA, CIMA, ACA desirable).