Job Description

DP World is at the heart of Europe’s trading future, providing the right trading infrastructure, smart logistical solutions, and the advantages of freeport status to our customers. As a dynamic and expanding global logistics provider, our people are central to driving sustained growth and operational excellence.

The Park Accountant will play a critical role in delivering high ‑quality financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis across multiple entities at London Gateway. As a key contributor within the Park Finance Team, the successful candidate will demonstrate strong analytical capability, technical expertise, and the ability to partner effectively across departments to support informed decision ‑making and maximise profitability.

Location: Stanford le Hope, Essex

Hours: Full ‑time

Contract: 18 month Maternity cover contract

How you will contribute

• Prepare and submit consolidated monthly management accounts and IFRS reporting packs within required deadlines.
• Produce monthly, quarterly, half ‑yearly, and annual financial reports for Regional and Head Office teams.
• Support the development of the annual budget and update periodic forecasts.
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations, including accruals, prepayments, and intercompany transactions.
• Prepare monthly general ledger reconciliations, resolving unreconciled items and variances.
• Report capital expenditure performance, including tracking expenditure against budget/AFE and preparing schedules for accruals, retentions, and transfers.
• Complete CWIP reconciliations and ensure alignment between the general ledger, project expenditure reports, and fixed asset register.
• Engage with department heads to complete variance analysis, resolving discrepancies where required.
• Oversee revenue controls and ensure timely billing of rents, levies, facilities management charges, and other recharges.
• Maintain accurate CRM revenue data including rent reviews, lease breaks, and contract changes.
• Calculate and post month ‑end revenue accruals and rent ‑free adjustments.
• Calculate and verify monthly intercompany interest charges, liaising with Head Office as necessary.
• Maintain and update loan schedules including interest, drawdowns, repayments, and rate adjustments.
• Manage joint venture reporting and engage with JV partners.
• Prepare new project evaluations and post ‑completion analyses.
• Submit invoice requisitions for third ‑party billing and intercompany recharges.
• Liaise with internal/external auditors and fulfil other stakeholder information requests.
• Support the implementation, testing, and integration of new financial systems.
• Contribute to ad ‑hoc analyses, reporting requests, and finance projects.
• Ensure compliance with DP World’s Fatal Risk Standards, Health & Safety policies, and safe working practices.
• Maintain up ‑to ‑date professional knowledge of accounting standards and best practice.

What you will bring

QUALIFICATIONS

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, ICAEW) or QBE with proven track record – Required.
• Minimum 3 years post ‑qualification experience – Desirable.
• Strong academic record.

EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience in management accounting and financial reporting – Essential.
• Experience in the logistics industry – Desirable.
• Experience in complex, multi ‑entity business environments – Beneficial.
• Familiarity with Oracle Fusion, Maximo, and SharePoint – Advantageous.

SKILLS

• Advanced Excel and strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong organisational ability with capacity to manage complex workloads and shifting priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail and high standard of accuracy.
• Strong analytical abilities and problem ‑solving mindset.
• Ability to deliver results within tight deadlines and adapt effectively to change.
• Confident, clear communicator able to influence at all levels internally and externally.
• Ability to build effective working relationships and collaborate with cross ‑functional teams.
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of responsibilities.
• Willingness to work flexibly during peak periods.
• Customer ‑focused approach and commitment to continuous improvement.

Compensation

DP World offers a dynamic, supportive environment with excellent opportunities for personal and professional growth. As part of a growing global organisation, we provide a competitive compensation package and the opportunity to contribute to major strategic projects within an innovative business.

About DP World

Trade drives global opportunity and improves quality of life across the world. DP World exists to make trade flow better—transforming what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve. With over 120,000 employees across 75 countries, we are redefining end ‑to ‑end supply chain solutions across Ports & Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology.

Through investment in digital innovation and disruptive technologies, we are building a smarter, more resilient supply chain that reduces disruption and accelerates global commerce—from factory floor to customer door.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW

To Change What’s Possible for Everyone