Accounting Associate

Caterpillar; Saltburn by the Sea; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer is seeking an Accounting Associate at their Skinningrove facility near Saltburn by the Sea. In this role, you will manage accounts receivable, expense analysis, and support financial reporting systems. Candidates should have a degree in accounting or finance and strong analytical skills. This position offers a salary range from £30,206 to £37,757, along with benefits like a contributory pension scheme and 27 days of annual leave.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Up to 9% Bonus

Contributory share scheme

Optional flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Respond to inquiries and resolve tasks.
• Prepare and post financial entries and reconciliations.
• Maintain internal controls and compliance with GAAP.

Skills

Accuracy and Attention to Detail

Analytical Thinking

Effective Communications

Managing Multiple Priorities

Problem Solving

Accounting

Education

Degree in accounting or finance

Studying towards AAT, ACCA, or CIMA qualification

Job description

Overview

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 Associate

Salary and Location

Starting from £30,206 - £37,757 (depending on experience). Location: Skinningrove, Saltburn-by-the-sea

Benefits

• 27 days annual leave
• Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employees’ contribution to 10%.
• Up to 9% Bonus
• Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employees’ contribution.
• Optional flexible benefits include access to health and dental care family plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.

About Caterpillar Skinningrove

Caterpillar Skinningrove, located near Teeside, began operations in 1998. The facility produces steel track shoes. When mounted on the track link assembly, the track shoes form the \'Cat track\' found on Hydraulic Excavators, Track Type Loaders, and Track Type Tractors.

The Opportunity

We\'re looking for a conscientious Accounting Associate to provide support and structure to the operating unit at our Caterpillar Skinningrove facility.

The role will manage various tasks and responsibilities, including, accounts receivable, purchase receipts, expense analysis, VAT return preparation, audit support, month end preparation, bank account and inter-company reconciliations, and indirect inventory. This role reports into the Accounting Manager of our Skinningrove Facility.

What You Will Do

• Responding to inquiries, contacting other departments or vendors to resolve a variety of tasks.
• Preparation and posting of entries, verifications, and reconciliations inputs to our financial reporting systems.
• Maintain, implement, and adhere to internal controls whilst ensuring accounting procedures comply with GAAP.
• Potential to take part in special projects and ad hoc reporting requests.

Qualifications

Degree Requirement: Degree in accounting or finance, studying towards an AAT, ACCA or CIMA qualification (Desirable) OR equivalent experience.

• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with elevated 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Accounting: Knowledge of accounting methods, processes, and tools; ability to maintain and prepare financial statements and reports using accounting methods and processes.

Additional Information

• Hours: Full Time - 37.50 at the Skinningrove facility
• This position requires the candidate to work a 5 day a week schedule in the office
• Travel: Not associated with this Role

What You Will Get

We look forward to welcoming the successful candidate to our dynamic, diverse, and friendly team. We have a culture of openness, autonomy, support, and personal development as well as a continuous drive for improvement.

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 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.

Posting Dates: September 22, 2025 - October 6, 2025

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

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