Financial Accountant

Liebherr Group; Biggleswade; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Training and personal development

Secure and progressive work environment

Job summary

Liebherr Group in Biggleswade is seeking a Financial Accountant to contribute to the success and profitability of Liebherr-Great Britain. The role involves preparing accurate financial reports and ensuring regulatory compliance while maintaining excellent customer service.

Applicants should have at least 3 years of experience in a similar role, a Level 4 AAT qualification, and strong Excel skills, alongside experience with accounting software. Additional perks include a secure work environment and opportunities for training and personal development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a financial accounting role.
• Ability to work effectively in a pressurized environment.
• Experience with financial management and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support Financial Management with corporate tax and statutory reporting.
• Monitor treasury and manage foreign exchange risks.
• Produce monthly cash flow forecasts and manage financial transactions.

Skills

Financial reporting

Excel (intermediate to high level)

Accounting software

Education

AAT Level 4 Qualification or equivalent

Job description

A vacancy has arisen within our Finance department based in Biggleswade for a Financial Accountant. The role contributes to the success and profitability of Liebherr-Great Britain and Liebherr-Construction Equipment Ireland by producing accurate monthly, quarterly, half yearly and annual financial reports. Ensuring that all financial practices are within the framework for regulatory compliance whilst ensuring outstanding customer service at all times and working within the Company’s key result areas; Business Performance, Customer Focus, People and Teamwork, Leadership.

Your Responsibilities

• Supporting Financial Management with corporate tax, VAT and all Liebherr International and statutory reporting
• Reporting monthly Profit and Loss and Balance sheet information to the Liebherr Group (KON)
• Monitoring and control of Treasury, including analysis of incoming and outgoing payments, planned payments and bank reconciliation
• Ensuring foreign exchange risk is managed through the use of hedging
• Reviewing and monitors foreign exchange outcomes
• Producing monthly rolling and long-term cash flow forecasts in line with Liebherr International deadlines
• Ensuring that all financial transactions are recorded in line with Liebherr International policy and IFRS
• Reconciling allocated balance sheet accounts accurately on a monthly basis
• Assisting with the internal and external audit process, providing information in a timely manner
• Managing and maintains the fixed asset register, including all acquisitions and disposals
• Producing, processing and monitoring the Liebherr Investment Process (LIP)
• Ensuring submission of Office for National Statistics (ONS) data is completed in accordance with set deadlines
• Assisting Financial Management with the maintenance and development of the company Internal Controls System (IKS)
• Ensuring completion of Transfer Pricing in line with Liebherr International policy and structure
• Providing assistance and support to other Liebherr-Great Britain accounting and administration employees
• Building effective relationships with both Liebherr-Great Britain employees and affiliated companies, including the parent company, supporting the company objectives through the timely delivery of reports and associated information
• Maintaining a reputable reputation by ensuring that all financial matters are legally compliant
• Supporting other employees in the business to ensure that Liebherr-Great Britain achieves its targets
• Providing management information to facilitate informed business decisions
• Alerting senior management to any issues / errors discovered in a timely mannerIdentifying any improvements to systems that are required and communicate them to senior management with suggested solutions

Your Profile

• Experience in a similar financial accounting role for a minimum of 3 years
• AAT Level 4 Qualification or equivalent
• Ability to use excel at intermediate to high level (to include look ups and pivot tables).
• Able to demonstrate ability to work effectively in a pressurised environment.
• Experienced with accounting software.

What We Are Offering

• The opportunity to work with an industry-leading manufacturer.
• Secure and progressive work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Training and personal development

One Passion. Many Opportunities.

Have we awoken your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions, please contact Aleksandra Szczepanska.

The Company

Liebherr-Great Britain Ltd. belongs to the Liebherr Group of Companies and is responsible for sales- and servicing of Liebherr's products throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Location

Liebherr-Great Britain Ltd.
Normandy Lane
SG18 8QB Biggleswade
United Kingdom (GB)

Contact

Aleksandra Szczepanska
[e-mail]