What does a Co-Operative mean? It means any money we make is put back into the development of our trading groups, given back into our local communities and shared with our members in annual profits. We're proud of our diverse range of trading groups across: food stores, funeral homes, pharmacies, nurseries, post offices, travel agencies, energy provision and flexible benefits. If you want to work for a business that has been voted as one of the Best Big Companies to Work For in the Sunday Times awards for three years in a row, was awarded Leading Co-op of Year 2018 and allows you 3 paid days per year to take part in volunteering or fundraising work for a charity of your choice, then the Coop Midcounties may just be what you're looking for. In a profit-driven world we are the difference. We're proud to be owned by our members, and we'd love to be owned by you. The post holder shall: Be a key member of the team in the production of the period accounts ensuring deadlines are met in line with service level agreements with the Retail Group. Carry out a number of weekly task duties relating to sales and margin Be able to identify and investigate large variances to budget at store level and provide full and clear explanations of findings. Full review of all branches within the retail group with explanations for key variances focusing in particular at overhead costs. Maintain accruals, prepayments and recharges for a number of retail specific expense lines. Produce reports as necessary to issue to trading operations teams to enable them to review accounts and assist in maintaining the accuracy of the reported management accounts. Review Food overhead costs and liaise with relevant budget holder in Central Operations to ensure the accuracy of reported costs and provisions. Meeting with operations managers to review issued accounts and make necessary amendments to correct any oversights or omissions. Produce reconciliations for key balance sheets to ensure any potential risks are addressed in a timely manner and ensure all items are fully supportable. In addition, all employees are expected to work within the terms of their contract of employment and adhere to Society policies and procedures. Our Benefits: Society membership meaning a share of annual profits 3 paid days per year for volunteering or fundraising for a charity of your choice Discounts on Co-operative food, Funeral, Phone and Healthcare outlets, Childcare discounts Discounted Travel packages with Co-op Travel (Price match guarantee plus an extra 10% discount) Discounts on gym memberships and high street stores Ongoing Training and Development Cycle to work and Green car scheme Birthday Hour - paid hour off Free onsite parking Subsidised canteen