Financial Accountant — IFRS + SAP FI Expert

Volkswagen Group; Wallingford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An international automotive manufacturer in Wallingford is seeking a fully qualified Financial Accountant. This role involves preparing financial reports, maintaining the general ledger using SAP FI, and working closely with auditors to ensure compliance. Ideal candidates will have strong technical accounting skills and experience in month-end reporting. The position offers competitive benefits, including a pension scheme, car schemes, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution of 9%

Employee Car Ownership scheme

Private medical insurance after probation

Access to LinkedIn Learning and professional development programmes

Qualifications

• Must be a fully qualified Accountant ACCA, CIMA, ACA.
• Experience dealing with large financial inputs and submissions.
• Thorough knowledge of balance sheet account reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare internal reporting schedules for the HQ Accounting team.
• Maintain the general ledger in SAP FI.
• Handle month end processes and post necessary journals.
• Work with auditors for quarterly and year-end audits.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage payroll, accruals, and provisions reporting.

Skills

Detailed technical accounting knowledge

Experience with month end reporting

Advanced Excel skills

Managing stakeholder relationships

Knowledge of balance sheet reconciliations

Sound decision making

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA)

Tools

SAP FI

Microsoft Office products

Job description

An international automotive manufacturer in Wallingford is seeking a fully qualified Financial Accountant. This role involves preparing financial reports, maintaining the general ledger using SAP FI, and working closely with auditors to ensure compliance. Ideal candidates will have strong technical accounting skills and experience in month-end reporting. The position offers competitive benefits, including a pension scheme, car schemes, and professional development opportunities.