Finance Accountant: Close-the-Books & Compliance

Cummins Inc; Daventry; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Daventry, United Kingdom, is seeking an Accountant to join the Finance team for the Power Systems Business Unit. You will own lease accounting, prepare PSA returns, analyze PII variances, and manage payroll activities while delivering monthly and quarterly corporate reports.

You will also oversee close-the-books for the Kent site and prepare year-end tax documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance across regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• College or university degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• Some professional work experience in accounting is required.
• Ability to interpret financial results and communicate implications clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lease accounting ownership and quarterly audits support.
• Prepare PSA return with attention to compliance and accuracy.
• Analyze monthly PII variances and report findings.
• Handle payroll journals, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Complete monthly/quarterly corporate reports in Financial Close Manager.
• Manage close-the-books for the Kent site including file prep and submission.
• Prepare Balance Sheet reviews for month-end close meetings.
• Prepare annual Tax Pack for Daventry and Kent.

Skills

Lease accounting

Financial analysis

Internal controls

Regulatory knowledge

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Financial Close Manager

Job description

Cummins Inc. in Daventry, United Kingdom, is seeking an Accountant to join the Finance team for the Power Systems Business Unit. You will own lease accounting, prepare PSA returns, analyze PII variances, and manage payroll activities while delivering monthly and quarterly corporate reports.

You will also oversee close-the-books for the Kent site and prepare year-end tax documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance across regulatory requirements.