Financial Accountant

Euro Car Parts Limited; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Enhanced Annual Leave

Career Growth

Pension Contributions

Life Assurance

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Gym Discounts

Healthcare Perks

Cycle to Work Scheme

Retail & Staff Discounts

Job summary

Euro Car Parts Limited in the United Kingdom seeks a qualified or part-qualified Financial Reporting Accountant to join our finance team. You will own month-end reporting, balance sheet integrity, revenue accounting, and financial compliance, collaborating with senior finance stakeholders to drive accuracy and improvements.

This role offers exposure to diverse reporting and controls in a fast-paced commercial environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified or part-qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent (IFRS/UK GAAP knowledge).
• Experience of month-end close and financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of balance sheet reconciliations and journal preparation.
• Knowledge of accruals, provisions, and revenue accounting.
• Experience with ERP systems and inventory accounting.

Responsibilities

• Month-end reporting: Deliver assigned month-end activities within deadlines.
• Revenue and rebate accounting: Maintain customer rebates, accruals, and revenue entries.
• Balance sheet controls: Monthly reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Financial analysis and reporting: Analyze data and prepare schedules and documentation.

Skills

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Balance sheet reconciliations

Journal preparation

Revenue accounting

SOX controls

ERP systems

Inventory accounting

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Are you a qualified or part-qualified accountant with strong financial reporting and month-end experience? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced commercial environment where accuracy, analysis, and financial control are critical?

We’re looking for aFinancial Reporting Accountantto join our finance team, supporting the delivery of accurate month-end reporting, balance sheet integrity, revenue accounting, and financial compliance. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of key reporting activities, work closely with senior finance stakeholders, and contribute to continuous improvement across the finance function.

What we offer

• Competitive Salary– We regularly review our salaries to keep your earnings competitive.
• Enhanced Annual Leave– Enjoy a great work-life balance with plenty of time off to recharge.
• Exciting Career Growth– Unlock personal development and career opportunities across the UK & Europe.
• Pension Contributions– We invest in your future with our contributory pension scheme.
• Life Assurance for Peace of Mind– Providing financial security for you and your loved ones.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme– Confidential support for you and your family, whenever you need it.
• Exclusive Gym Discounts– Stay fit and healthy with reduced memberships at top health clubs.
• Comprehensive Healthcare Perks– Access an online GP, a hospital plan, and other wellness benefits.
• Cycle to Work Scheme– Save money while staying active with tax-free bike purchases.
• Retail & Staff Discounts– Enjoy exclusive savings on popular brands and products.

Key Responsibilities

Month-end reporting

Deliver assigned month-end activities within deadlines

Prepare and post journals for rebates, revenue adjustments, accruals, provisions, and reclassifications

Review and clear suspense and control accounts

Investigate unusual transactions and balance movements

Revenue and rebate accounting

Maintain and reconcile customer rebate reserves and accruals

Prepare accounting entries for customer incentives, licences, referals etc.

Support revenue recognition and deferred revenue accounting

Monitor the financial impact of commercial agreements

Balance sheet controls

Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules

Reconcile key accounts including inventory provisions, rebate reserves, deferred revenue, VAT, investments, and revenue control accounts

Investigate and resolve reconciliation differences

Support compliance with internal controls and SOX requirements

Financial analysis and reporting

Analyse financial data and identify significant movements and trends

Prepare reporting schedules and supporting documentation

Skills and Experience

We’re looking for someone who combines technical accounting expertise with strong analytical skills and the ability to work effectively across multiple priorities.

Qualified or part-qualifiedACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent

Experience ofmonth-end close and financial reporting

Strong understanding ofbalance sheet reconciliations and journal preparation

Knowledge ofaccruals, provisions, and revenue accounting

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities

Experience within alarge commercial organisation

Knowledge ofSOX controls and financial compliance

Experience with ERP systems

Understanding of inventory and stock accounting

Why Work for LKQ

This role offers the opportunity to develop your technical accounting expertise while gaining exposure to a broad range of financial reporting and commercial activities.

You’ll benefit from:

A varied and technically challenging financial reporting role

Exposure to senior finance stakeholders

Opportunities to improve processes and strengthen financial controls

A collaborative and supportive finance environment

If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real impact on financial reporting quality, controls, and business performance, we’d love to hear from you.