Accountant

Cummins; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer in Cwmbran is looking for a talented Accountant for a fixed-term maternity cover role. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining general ledger integrity, preparing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with audits. Candidates should have a degree in Accounting or Finance, along with relevant professional experience. The role may require some domestic and international travel. Join a dynamic team committed to financial excellence and accuracy.

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 the accuracy and reliability of all financial records.
• Update and verify the fixed asset register.
• Prepare financial statements for timely reporting.
• Enhance efficiency and accuracy in accounting processes.
• Coordinate audits for compliance.
• Address identified issues in financial controls.

Skills

Technical Proficiency

Analytical Skills

Project Management Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Integrity

Work Ethic

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance

Professional accounting qualification

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Oracle

Job description

Job 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:3>

• 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

• 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

• 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.

About Us

Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.