Accountant - Citroen UK

Peugeot Sport (Stellantis Motorsport); Coventry; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global mobility leader in Coventry is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee financial and management accounts for Citroen UK Limited. The ideal candidate has ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualifications and experience in RTR processes, alongside a strong analytical skill set. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to vital financial initiatives and ensures compliance with UK accounting standards and IFRS. A commitment to procedural improvement and effective communication across teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in RTR (Record to Report) processes.
• Knowledge of IFRS and UK Accounting Standards.
• Experience with automation and Microsoft Power platform.

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce financial and management accounts for Citroen UK Limited.
• Prepare annual UK statutory accounts and returns for CUK.
• Liaise with external auditors ensuring regulatory compliance.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Analytical problem-solving

Communication

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP Accounting system

Job description

Company Overview

Stellantis is a leading global mobility player guided by a clear mission: to provide freedom of movement for all through distinctive, appealing, affordable and sustainable mobility solutions. Our Company’s strength lies in the breadth of our iconic brand portfolio, the diversity and passion of our 300,000 people, and our deep roots in the communities in which we operate.

As one of the small focused team of specialist Accounting Managers for the UK operations of Stellantis Group, you will work closely with and advise the UK Senior Financial Management on a wide range of finance and business topics, contribute to the annual UK Financial Statements, according to the UK Accounting Standards, as well as the financial statements in Group standards (IFRS), by guaranteeing the reliability and quality of the information, respecting deadlines and accounting, legal and tax standards.

The Stellantis group is almost constantly transforming and improving itself. Current transformations include simplification of legal structures and consolidation of common Accounting processes in specialist centres serving the entire Group. You will have the opportunity to contribute to these fundamental initiatives which are shaping Stellantis for the future and transforming it into a leading global mobility provider for the future benefit of all.

Purpose of Position

In this role you will manage, control, reconcile and produce the financial and management accounts reporting, including the monthly internal reporting for stocks, profit & loss and balance sheet for Citroen UK Limited in order to satisfy all Stellantis Group, local management and legal requirements.

Responsibilities

• To manage, control, reconcile and produce the financial and management accounts, including the Group’s monthly internal reporting for stocks, profit & loss and balance sheet for Citroen UK Limited (CUK) in order to satisfy all Stellantis Group, local management and legal requirements.
• To reconcile and ensure agreement of all inter-group debtors and creditors each month end.
• To reconcile and ensure accurate recording of all monthly payroll costs for CUK.
• To provide analysis required to support the Tax department with the tax affairs of CUK.
• To prepare the annual UK statutory accounts and other statutory government returns for CUK.
• Liaise with external auditors and other parties ensuring compliance with all UK company legislation.
• To act as the key point of contact on accounting issues relating to CUK, in particular the members of the Controlling team involved in the Activities of CUK, and to ensure that all departments within CUK understand and comply with the Stellantis Group accounting standards.
• To be responsible for the accuracy of the balance sheet reconciliations allocated to you and report thereon on a timely basis within the OneStream reconciliation reporting tool.
• To work closely with CUK colleagues in other departments and be their principal contact on accounting matters including reconciliations prepared outside of the UK accounting department.
• To maintain the necessary internal controls and to ensure the accuracy of the monthly account postings. To provide an efficient and accurate accounting service to all departments within the company.
• To prepare adhoc analysis and reporting for CUK as required from time to time.
• To support the Chief Accounting Officer with system implementation and transformation projects, including legal entity mergers

Requirements

Education level, professional qualifications, vocational training:

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification gained in either a multinational commercial environment or a medium-large Accountancy practice

Required experience:

• Experience in RTR (Record to Report) processes and a good working knowledge of internal controls
• Knowledge of the International Financing Reporting Standards (IFRS), UK Accounting Standards, and ideally Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act requirements
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, ideally with experience of automation and the Microsoft Power platform
• Experience with the SAP Accounting system is desirable.

Technical Skills and Personal characteristics:

• Strong time management and organizational skills are key in this role in order to be able to meet the strict reporting deadlines.
• Highly numerate, comfortable working with an analytical approach to problem solving, self-motivated with the drive and ambition to pursue a career within finance.
• Able to work accurately and effectively under time pressure.
• Able to adapt quickly and easily to change with the desire to question procedures with a view to improve departmental efficiency.
• Capable of communicating and collating data on a timely basis from a wide variety of people within the organization. Consequently, the ability to build a rapport with people at all levels of the business will be required.
• Ability to see beyond the context of their own role when assessing the impact of the decisions and actions they take and so the consequences and impact on others within the business.
• Strong, flexible work ethic and commitment to get the job done on time

Stellantis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Stellantis are also accredited with the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award, that recognises organisations that pledge, demonstrate or advocate support to the armed forces community. Service Personnel and their families are therefore encouraged to apply.

Please contact our recruitment team if you would like to discuss anything further or if you require any form of reasonable adjustments for any part of the recruitment process.