Accounting Analyst

Caterpillar; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A global machinery company in Shrewsbury is seeking an Accounting Analyst. The successful candidate will manage financial accounting tasks, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting. Applicants should possess strong analytical skills and a degree in Accounting or Finance. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, alongside a commitment to accuracy and effective communication.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Up to 9% Bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Contributory share scheme

Optional flexible benefits including health and dental care

Qualifications

• Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
• Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis.
• Ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas and information.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly General Ledger journal entries.
• Preparation of account reconciliations and timely resolution of differences.
• Providing support to ensure prompt resolution of supplier payment queries.

Skills

Accuracy and Attention to Detail

Analytical Thinking

Effective Communications

Problem Solving

Managing Multiple Priorities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

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.

Job Title: Accounting Analyst

Salary: £30,200 to £32,000 per annum dependent upon experience

Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave
• Up to 9% 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.

This position requires the candidate to work a 5-day-a-week schedule in the office.

About IPSD

Caterpillar's Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) has worldwide responsibility for the design and manufacturing of 0.5L-18L engines as well as worldwide responsibility for sales, support and marketing of industrial engines 0.5-64L and Caterpillar Defense.

Job Summary

An opportunity has arisen to join the Caterpillar Defense Business Resources team as an Accounting Analyst at our facility in Shrewsbury. Your primary responsibilities include working directly with the local Business Resources Team completing general financial accounting tasks - basic analysis work, processing journal entries, reconciliations, and generating reports.

What You Will Do:

• Preparation of monthly General Ledger journal entries
• Preparation of monthly General Ledger account reconciliations
• Preparation of monthly Intercompany reconciliations and timely resolution of differences
• Preparation of supplier payment runs - 3 per month
• Review of Accounts Payable Ledger including working closely with central shared services team to quickly identify and resolve issues
• Providing support to the wider business / supply base to ensure prompt resolution of supplier payment queries

What Skills You Have:

• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
• Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
• Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviours.
• Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
• Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

• Bachelor's degree in an Accounting or Finance related discipline or qualified by experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Effective organization skills, accountability and the ability to resolve issues both independently and with other colleagues / teams.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply