Accountant

PowerToFly; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational engineering company is seeking a talented Accountant to join their team in Cwmbran, UK. This role involves ensuring accurate financial records, coordinating audits, and enhancing accounting processes. The successful candidate will possess a degree in Accounting or Finance and relevant professional experience. Strong technical skills in software like Excel and Oracle are required. The position is part of a fixed-term contract for maternity cover, offering on-site work with flexibility.

Qualifications

• Minimal relevant professional work experience in the field of study required.
• Proven experience in managing multiple balance sheets within a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accuracy and reliability of financial records.
• Update and verify the fixed asset register.
• Prepare financial statements promptly.
• Enhance efficiency and accuracy in accounting processes.
• Coordinate SOX, internal, and external audits.
• Provide remediation solutions for identified issues.
• Support external auditors with timely information.
• Promote consistency across all European sites.

Skills

Technical Proficiency

Analytical Skills

Project Management Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Integrity

Work Ethic

Education

College or university degree in Accounting or Finance

Professional accounting qualification (part or fully qualified)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Oracle

Job description

DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a talented Accountant to join our team, specializing in Finance for our Cummins Drivetrain & Braking Systems business unit in Cwmbran, United Kingdom.

This is a fixed-term contract for maternity cover. This role may require up to 10% of domestic and international travel.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Ensure General Ledger Integrity: Maintain the accuracy and reliability of all financial records, crucial for informed decision-making and precise financial reporting.
• Maintain and Review a Fixed Asset Register: Regularly update and verify the fixed asset register to ensure accurate tracking and valuation.
• Coordinate Month-End Activities: Ensure financial statements are prepared promptly for timely analysis and reporting.
• Implement Best Practices: Enhance efficiency and accuracy in accounting processes, contributing to the department's overall effectiveness.
• Audit Engagements: Coordinate SOX, internal, and external audits to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement in financial controls.
• SOX/Audit Remediation Solutions: Address identified issues and strengthen financial controls by initiating, recommending, or providing remediation solutions.
• Support External Auditors: Provide timely and accurate information to facilitate smooth audit processes and meet both group and statutory audit requirements.
• Standardize Best Practices: Collaborate with European Accounting Staff to promote consistency and efficiency across all European sites.

RESPONSIBILITIES

To be successful in this role, you will need the following:

• Technical Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of Windows and essential software tools like Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Oracle.
• Analytical and Project Management Skills: Ability to analyze data effectively and manage projects efficiently.
• Collaboration and Communication: Ability to work well in a team environment and communicate effectively with different audiences.
• Integrity and Work Ethic: High integrity, excellent work ethic, customer service orientation, and the ability to mentor and coach subordinates.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:

• College, university, or equivalent degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required.
• Minimal relevant professional work experience in the field of study required.
• Possession of a professional accounting qualification, either part or fully qualified.
• Proven experience in managing multiple balance sheets within a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Job Finance

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Exempt - Entry Level

ReqID 2422029

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No