Accountant

Career Area:

Finance

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other.  We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Job Title: Accountant

Salary: £46,000 - £55,000 (Depending on experience)

Location : Stafford - 3 days a week in the office

Benefits: 

• 25 days annual leave,    

• Up to 10% Bonus

• Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up to 10%

• Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution.

• Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.

Flexible working arrangements will be considered for this role, in-line with the needs of the business.

About LPSD

Caterpillar’s Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs, tests and manufactures 0.5 to 18L engines power-systems that not only power Caterpillar machines, but also power over 5000 other applications including Marine, Petroleum, Industrial Applications, Electric Generators, and Locomotives. Caterpillar’s company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future.

Job Summary

As a Management Accountant you will have the opportunity to build strong working relationships across financial and non-financial stakeholders.  Effective communication skills are essential and the ability to work closely as part of a wider team to deliver set objectives.  The role also offers opportunity to work across a multi-site global environment with opportunities to drive standardization in facility based reporting.

What You Will Do:

• Deliver strong budgetary management to ensure expenditure is aligned to affordability targets

• Prepare weekly control towers and present to non-financial stakeholders

• Support the preparation of investment papers for Capital Expenditure

• Management of Assets and associated balance sheet reconciliations

• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting cycles.

• Provide variance analysis for departments under your responsibility

What You Have:  

Demonstrated working knowledge of:

• Education/Experience: Educated to a degree level or qualified by experience. Professional Certification (CIMA, ACCA or equivalent)

• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision - Accurately gauges the impact and cost of errors, omissions, and oversights.

• Accounting: Knowledge of accounting methods, processes, and tools; ability to maintain and prepare financial statements and reports using accounting methods and processes- Participates in accounting practices of classifying and recording financial data.

• Financial Analysis: Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material - Interprets major types of financial statements issued by the organisation.

• Financial Reporting: Knowledge of processes, methods, and tools of financial reporting; ability to create and maintain accurate and thorough financial reports - Follows organizational practices and guidelines for product profitability reporting.

Additional highly desired skills include:

• Experience of data analytics and visualisation tools such as MS PowerBI, MS PowerApps, or Alteryx

• Experience of accounting within a manufacturing environment

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

Posting Dates:

May 17, 2024 - May 28, 2024

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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