Accountant

Geely Auto UK; Coventry; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Geely ECOS scheme

Life assurance

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Medicash

Bike2work

Job summary

Geely Auto UK is seeking a hands-on Finance Accountant to support the financial accounting and commercial finance operations. You will ensure timely reporting, partner with stakeholders and guarantee compliance with UK statutory and regulatory frameworks.

The role involves month-end close, budgeting and rolling forecasts, balance sheet reconciliations, and collaboration with outsourced partners to manage payables and receivables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Qualified professional accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Minimum 1 year post qualification experience.
• Experience of systems, processes and controls within a subsidiary of a global group.
• Preferably worked in automotive business.
• Establishing & monitoring controls, policies and procedures.
• Helping the Company to make the right decisions; and
• Ensuring the Finance Team operates efficiently and effectively

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards and reporting requirements.
• Month-end close and monthly accounts submission.
• Assisting Financial Controller, and Commercial Finance Manager with Annual Budgets & Monthly Rolling Forecasts including key P&L items / Balance sheet and Cashflow.
• Ensure all balance sheet accounts are correctly reconciled on Monthly basis.
• Ensure all accounts payable and accounts receivable are accounted for and correctly managed by our outsourced partner.
• Working closely with the operational teams to provide financial insight and understand variances of actuals v budget revenue & expenditure.
• Continuously review and update Financial IT systems to improve efficiency and controls.
• Create and update processes and procedures manuals.
• Assisting with cash management, review and processing of payments as required.
• Other project work as required

Education

Bachelor’s degree or above in Finance, Accounting, Business

Qualified professional accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

At Geely, our story began in 1986 with a simple but powerful idea, an idea that has driven us to become one of the world’s most forward-thinking automotive groups. For nearly three decades, we’ve been redefining mobility through our iconic global brands, including Geely Auto, Volvo Cars, Polestar, Lotus, Zeekr, Lynk & Co, the London Electric Vehicle Company, Farizon, and more. We are Geely Auto UK, the UK arm of Geely Auto Group. Having entered the market in 2025 with our first electric SUV, the Geely EX5, we’re continuing to grow rapidly as we build a nationwide dealer and service network.

Job Purpose

You will be responsible for supporting the financial accounting operations and commercial finance operations of the company by ensuring timely and accurate reporting, business partnering and compliance with UK statutory and regulatory frameworks. This is a hands‑on role requiring a proactive, detail-oriented individual with accounting expertise. The role will provide technical assistance to key stakeholders to analyse and report on key business risks.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with applicable Accounting Standards and reporting requirements in UK and any other relevant markets.
• Month‑end close and preparation / submission of monthly accounts including submission to Group within allocated timelines each month
• Assisting Financial Controller, and Commercial Finance Manager with Annual Budgets & Monthly Rolling Forecasts including key P&L items / Balance sheet and Cashflow
• Ensure all balance sheet accounts are correctly reconciled on Monthly basis
• Ensure all accounts payable and accounts receivable are accounted for and correctly managed by our outsourced partner
• Working closely with the operational teams to provide financial insight and understand variances of actuals v budget revenue & expenditure.
• Continuously review and update Financial IT systems to improve efficiency and controls
• Create and update processes and procedures manuals
• Assisting with cash management, review and processing of payments as required
• Other project work as required

Education, Skills And Personal Characteristics Required

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Finance, Accounting, Business or related is desirable
• Qualified professional accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Minimum 1 year post qualification experience.
• Experience of systems, processes and controls within a subsidiary of a global group
• Preferably worked in automotive business
• Establishing & monitoring controls, policies and procedures
• Helping the Company to make the right decisions; and
• Ensuring the Finance Team operates efficiently and effectively

What Can We Offer You Beyond The Salary

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Geely ECOS scheme
• x6 Life assurance
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Medicash
• Bike2work scheme

We Are An Equal Opportunities Employer

At Geely Auto UK, we value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all candidates. We are committed to fair recruitment and ensuring everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

To thrive at Geely Auto UK we believe that you have the courage to lead with trust and care and you don’t mind getting your hands dirty. You are highly innovative and have a great ability to adapt and perform in a constantly changing, fast‑paced, highly demanding work environment. Like us, you believe it’s important to have a passion to work in an international and multicultural environment with the desire and ability to embrace the diversity of people, perspectives, and styles.