Accounts Analyst

Caterpillar; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in the UK is looking for an Accounts Analyst to support inventory and accounts payable processes. The ideal candidate should be a part qualified ACA/CIMA/ACCA or fully qualified AAT, demonstrating strong analytical skills and attention to detail. This full-time position provides a salary between £32,000 and £38,000, along with comprehensive benefits, including annual leave and a contributory pension plan.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Up to 9% bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Contributory share scheme

Flexible benefits including health and dental care plans

Qualifications

• Part qualified accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA) or fully qualified AAT or Accounting equivalent degree.
• Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy.
• Knowledge of tools and practices for general ledger.

Responsibilities

• Inventory and standard cost reporting, reconciliation and analysis.
• Customs and VAT management, reconciliation and analysis.
• Responding to accounts payable issues and contacting departments to resolve.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Flexibility

Analytical Skills

Education

Part qualified ACA/CIMA/ACCA or fully qualified AAT

Tools

SAP

Job description

Career Area:

Finance

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you'rejoining 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'tjust 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: Accounts Analyst

Salary: £32,000 - £38,000 depending on experience

Location: Wimborne (This role is based full time in the office)

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 for family members, EV car lease, holiday purchase.

About Caterpillar Marine Power UK

Caterpillar Marine Power UK is part of Caterpillar Oil, Gas and Marine Division. The company designs, tests and manufactures and exports 0.5 to C7.1L Cat® and Perkins marine engines and gensets. Caterpillar is a Fortune 100 company.

The Opportunity

This is the perfect role for a part qualified ACA/CIMA/ACCA or fully qualified AAT to move their career forward at a progressive manufacturing company based in Dorset, part of multinational organization Caterpillar.

The role is focussed primarily on supply chain business resource support. Encompassing inventory, accounts payable, VAT and Customs analysis and support, as well as compliance and administrative responsibilities.

For the right candidate the company will continue to support your professional development and qualifications.

Responsibilities –

• Inventory and standard cost reporting, reconciliation and analysis.
• Customs and VAT management, reconciliation and analysis
• Responding to account payable issues, contacting other departments or vendors to resolve
• Posting entries, verifying and reconciling input to financial reporting systems.
• Assisting in preparation of information and other financial report and documentation.
• Entering transactions and reconciling various reports.

What You Will Have: Part qualified accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA) or fully qualified AAT or Accounting equivalent degree.

Accuracy and Attention to Detail

Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.

Level Working Knowledge

• Accurately gauges the impact and cost of errors, omissions, and oversights.
• Utilizes specific approaches and tools for checking and cross-checking outputs.
• Processes limited amounts of detailed information with good accuracy.
• Learns from mistakes and applies lessons learned.
• Develops and uses checklists to ensure that information goes out error-free.

Flexibility and Adaptability

Knowledge of successful approaches and techniques for dealing with change; ability to adapt to a changing environment and be comfortable with change.

Level Working Knowledge

• Adjusts to new or changing assignments, processes, and people.
• Demonstrates willingness to listen to other opinions.
• Provides examples of shifting from task to task.
• Identifies and considers alternative approaches to situations or problems.
• Accepts new or radical ideas with an open mind; avoids snap reactions.

General Ledger (G-L)

Knowledge of tools, practices and considerations for general ledger; ability to update and validate general ledger data.

Level Working Knowledge

• Monitors and ensures the accuracy of one or more general ledger categories as a regular part of daily work.
• Supports statutory, regulatory and corporate requirements and analysis, including Customs and VAT practises.
• Analyses the purpose, content, and distribution of standard G-L reports.
• Manages the GRIR analysis and reviews
• Support statutory, regulatory and corporate requirements and analysis

Financial and Accounting Systems

Knowledge of functions, features and capabilities of financial and accounting systems; ability to use financial and accounting applications specific to the organization.

Top Candidates may have:

• Experience in Customs and VAT in an export environment is an advantage
• Understanding of managing inventory
• Knowledge of SAP an advantage

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, 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.

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:

January 15, 2026 - February 8, 2026

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

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