Financial Accountant

Scania careers; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company, Scania, is seeking a Financial Accountant for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Milton Keynes. The role offers a salary starting at £50,000 and an excellent benefits package, including hybrid working and enhanced parental leave. Candidates should be proactive, organised, and detail-oriented, with qualifications in ACA, ACCA, or CIMA. Join a dynamic team focused on continuous learning and development, while contributing to innovative financial processes.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Enhanced parental leave

Eligibility to annual bonus scheme

Access to a fantastic loan car scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Competitive pension

4x basic salary life assurance

Qualifications

• Fully qualified or nearing completion of ACA, ACCA, CIMA.
• Able to manage a high workload and meet tight deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end processes by preparing journals.
• Prepare financial accounting entries and reconciliations.
• Collaborate on group reporting submissions.

Skills

Proactive

Organised

Attention to detail

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Financial Accountant

Salary: Starting from £50,000 plus an excellent benefits package

Location: Milton Keynes

12 month fixed-term contract

• Hybrid working
• Enhanced parental leave
• Eligibility to annual bonus scheme
• Access to a fantastic loan car scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Competitive pension
• 4x basic salary life assurance
  
  

A Quote from Jack Weller, our Tax and Accounting Manager

“At Scania, our environment is dynamic and constantly evolving, which means no two days are the same. This variety offers a unique opportunity to engage with diverse challenges and broaden your skills across different areas. We strongly believe in continuous learning and development, so you’ll always find opportunities to grow personally and professionally while contributing to a forward-thinking team that’s passionate about innovation and excellence.”

In This Role, You Will

• Support month-end processes by preparing journals including deferred revenue, accruals, and prepayments.
• Prepare financial accounting entries and reconciliations related to tangible and intangible assets.
• Take ownership of assigned balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving queries with care and attention.
• Collaborate on group reporting submissions, including projections and market plans.
• Deliver timely and accurate financial information to support both internal decision-making and external reporting needs.
• Prepare VAT and tax returns in line with regulatory deadlines.
• Work closely with the Tax & Accounting Manager during year-end audits and the preparation of statutory accounts.
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of internal controls and best practices, with a focus on collaboration, innovation, and digital transformation.
• Provide ad-hoc analysis and support when required, contributing to team success.
  
  

About You

• Qualification: Fully qualified or nearing completion of ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or an equivalent professional qualification.
• Proactive and self-motivated: Able to take initiative, manage a high workload, and effectively prioritise tasks both independently and within a team setting.
• Deadline-driven: Comfortable working under pressure to meet tight business deadlines without compromising quality.
• Highly organised: Skilled at planning and organising tasks to ensure work is completed efficiently and within agreed timeframes.
• Attention to detail – operating with exceptional attention to detail in all you do.
  
  

If you’re interested in this role we’d love to hear from you.

Closing date: 04/07/2025

Next Steps

• If you like the sound of this position, please apply today.
• A member of the Scania Recruitment team will contact you to discuss your application.
• If you are successful at that stage, you will be invited to have a conversation with the hiring manager.
  
  

We understand that every candidate is unique, and we strive to accommodate your needs. If you require any adjustments during the application process, please reach out to our Recruitment Team, we’ll be happy to discuss these with you.

Working for Scania is not just about the job. It’s about you too, and this is where the company goes the extra mile and provides an industry leading employment package. We offer an excellent benefits package which includes a pension scheme, complementary life insurance, financial incentive schemes and discounts on major retail outlets including groceries.

At Scania we invest considerably in colleague development, and you can expect to receive comprehensive training and career progression not only in the UK but throughout our Global organisation.

We have a strong and supportive culture, where each individual is seen, respected and has the potential to contribute. We trust each other to act and make decisions, and we believe in a more flexible future workplace based on individual needs. For us, diversity and inclusion is a strategic necessity. By having colleagues with the widest possible range of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, and experiences, we ensure we have the right people and together with an inclusive corporate culture, this drives our business forward. We want our colleagues to feel proud and happy to work for us, no matter where they are from or who they are, and we strive to achieve an inclusive and family-friendly environment for everyone.

Scania is dedicated to delivering exceptional products and services to our customers and the successful candidate will reflect our core values; CUSTOMER FIRST, RESPECT, ELIMINATION OF WASTE, RESPONSIBILITY and TEAM SPIRIT in all we do.

Requisition ID: 18806

Number of Openings: 1.0

Part-time / Full-time: Full-time

Permanent / Temporary: Temporary

Country/Region: GB

Location(s):

Milton Keynes, GB, MK15 8HB

Required Travel: 0-25%

Workplace: Hybrid