Accounting Manager

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in the UK is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee financial record keeping, produce financial reports, and ensure compliance with accounting regulations. The ideal candidate will have professional accounting qualifications and strong analytical skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including a performance bonus and private medical insurance.

Benefits

24 days annual leave increasing with service

14% performance bonus

Green Car Scheme

Share Scheme

Non-contributory Pension Scheme 10%

Private Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Scheme

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience managing audit processes and internal controls.
• Expertise in financial statement analysis and regulatory compliance.
• Proficient in tax accounting and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial record keeping, reporting, and tax filing.
• Produce timely financial reports in compliance with GAAP.
• Work with auditors and ensure adherence to accounting policies.
• Oversee accounting staff and solve accounting issues.

Skills

Planning: Tactical, Strategic

Analytical Thinking

Effective Communications

Judgment and Decision Making

Managing People

Accounting

Financial Analysis

Financial Reporting

Education

Recognized accounting qualification (ACCA, CPA, CIMA)

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.

Our common values and focus on inclusion and respect drive the decisions made by our company, teams, and people. This is why we are committed to hiring and building diverse teams representative of the customers we serve globally. When you join our team, you can apply your unique life and job experiences and work in an environment where your ideas are heard, your contributions are celebrated, and your whole-self matters.

Cat Financial is a subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., 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 more than 40 years, Cat Financial has provided a wide range of financing solutions to customers and Cat® dealers for machines, engines, Solar® gas turbines, genuine Cat® parts and services. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Cat Financial serves customers globally with offices and subsidiaries located throughout North and South America, Asia, Australia, Europe, and Africa. Visit Choose Cat Equipment Financing From Cat Financial | Cat | Caterpillar to learn more about Cat Financial.

The Role

• Manages the financial record keeping, reporting, tax filing and other accounting functions for the organization.

What You Will Do

• Producing accurate and timely financial reports, for internal and external use, in accordance with GAAP and in compliance with section 404 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
• Preparing or leading preparation of reports which summarize and forecast business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses, and earnings, based on past, present and expected operations.
• Ensuring the accounting policies and practices of the organization are followed; working closely with internal auditors, public accountants, federal tax examiners, and other financial professionals ensuring that practices are in line with the overall goals of the organization.
• Overseeing and evaluating the activities of the accounting staff, and providing for their professional development; analyzing and solving accounting problems

What You Will Bring

• Planning: Tactical, Strategic: Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical and strategic planning in support of the overall business plan.
• 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 behaviors.
• Judgment and Decision Making: Knowledge of the decision-making process; ability to carefully evaluate the impact of emerging business situations and choose the best path forward communicating actions and activities that maximize organizational performance.
• Managing People: Knowledge of processes involved in managing people; ability to lead successful teams, and diligently address issues related to performance and conflicts at the workplace.
• Accounting: Knowledge of accounting methods, processes, and tools; ability to maintain and prepare financial statements and reports using accounting methods and processes.
• Financial Analysis: Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material.
• Financial Reporting: Knowledge of processes, methods, and tools of financial reporting; ability to create and maintain accurate and thorough financial reports.

Top Candidate Will Demonstrate

Must Have

• Professional Certification: Holds a recognized accounting qualification such as ACCA, CPA, or CIMA, demonstrating a strong foundation in financial principles, regulatory compliance, and ethical standards.
• Advanced Financial Statement Analysis: Skilled in interpreting financial data to uncover insights, support decision‑making, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Audit Leadership: Extensive experience managing audit processes, with a strong grasp of internal controls, risk mitigation, and stakeholder communication.
• Month-End Close Ownership: Proven ability to lead and optimize month‑end close cycles, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with broader financial reporting goals.
• Reconciliation Strategy: Expertise in designing and overseeing reconciliation processes that maintain financial integrity and support operational efficiency.

Nice to Have

• Tax & Treasury Oversight: Hands‑on involvement in tax accounting, reporting and compliance, and treasury functions, contributing to effective cash flow management and financial risk assessment.
• Industry Insight: A background in public accounting, banking, or financial services, bringing a well‑rounded perspective and familiarity with complex regulatory environments.

Job Title: Accounting Manager

Salary: £64,663.00 - £84,062.00 (Depending on experience)

Contract: Permanent.

Hours: In office Monday - Friday, full time 37.5 hours.

Benefits:

24 days annual leave increasing with service to 30 days.

14% performance bonus (Paid quarterly)

Green Car Scheme

Share Scheme

Non‑contributory Pension Scheme 10%

Private Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Scheme

Life Insurance

Travel: 5%

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, colour, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

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Posting Dates:

November 4, 2025 - November 18, 2025

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

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