Accounting Analyst

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

Job summary

A leading global manufacturing company is hiring an Accounting Analyst in Shrewsbury. Responsibilities include financial accounting tasks, journal entries, reconciliations, and accounts payable support. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, strong analytical, communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. This role offers a salary ranging from £30,200 to £32,000 and various benefits including annual leave and pension schemes.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Up to 9% bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Contributory share scheme

Optional flexible benefits including health and dental care plans

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Accuracy and Attention to Detail

Analytical Thinking

Effective Communications

Problem Solving

Managing Multiple Priorities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance related discipline or qualified by experience

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. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

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.

Due to the upcoming Christmas/holiday period, applications will be reviewed at the beginning of the new year, with interviews scheduled for mid-January.

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. IPSD products are sustainably manufactured, marketed, sold and supported under the Cat and Perkins brands including diesel, gas, alternative fuels, hybrids and electric solutions. IPSD’s portfolio also includes the Energy & Transportation Procurement organization, which is responsible for sourcing strategies throughout the lifecycle of our products and services. Caterpillar’s company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future.

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. This position will also work directly with the central Shared Services team to provide Accounts Payable support for the site.

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.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced‑carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

This job is subject to U.S. and U.K. rules concerning the export and protection of controlled or protected technologies or information, including, but not limited to, U.S. State Department regulations at International Traffic in Arms (ITAR), 22 C.F.R. 120 et. seq.; the Export Administration Regulation, 15 C.F.R. 730-774; and the Foreign Assets Control Regulations, 31 C.F.R. 500-598, and the United Kingdom Official Secrets Act 1989 (collectively, “Export Control and Protection of Information Laws”), and you may be subjected to additional security screening / checking

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting. #LI

Posting Dates

December 15, 2025 - January 5, 2026

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

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