Shared Service Accountant

Prince Personnel Limited; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputed recruitment agency is seeking a Shared Service Accountant for a 6-month fixed term contract in Wolverhampton, supporting financial operations across the EMEA region. The candidate will handle monthly closing, reporting, and reconciliation tasks. Essential skills include knowledge of financial reporting and strong communication abilities. A basic understanding of SAP is a plus. This full-time role offers a competitive salary between £40,000 and £45,000, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience of using SAP is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to organise and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Support the monthly close cycle, financial and statutory reporting.
• Prepare account reconciliations for review.
• Maintain integrity of general ledger and master data.
• Perform monthly closing steps and prepare journals.
• Assist with audit requests.

Skills

Knowledge of financial reporting and analysis

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Tools

SAP

Job description

Shared Service Accountant

Wolverhampton

6 Month Fixed Term Contract

Salary: £40,000 – £45,000

Full time – Monday‑Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Prince Personnel are proud to recruit for a well‑established prestigious manufacturing organisation based on the outskirts of Wolverhampton. The role of Shared Service Accountant will be a 6‑month contract supporting a number of entities across the EMEA region. You will support the monthly close cycle, financial and statutory reporting, and policy compliance for the entities you are responsible for. You will be responsible for preparing account reconciliations to be reviewed by the in‑country controller.

Duties will include:

• Maintain integrity of general ledger and master data.
• Perform monthly closing steps – settlements, depreciation and foreign exchange revaluations.
• Prepare and post journals.
• Prepare and distribute weekly and monthly reporting.
• Intercompany reconciliations – balance sheet, P&L, loans and interest.
• Prepare account reconciliations ensuring the process is complete and accurate, reconciling items are consistent, and unreconciled amounts can be easily explained and corrected.
• Co‑ordinate research and resolution for all reconciliation issues.
• Assist with audit requests.
• Interaction with in‑country controllers, plant controllers and Global Capex and Inventory controller.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned, including other shared site accounting responsibilities.

Skills and Experience:

• Knowledge of financial reporting and analysis.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to organise and manage multiple projects.
• Experience of using SAP is desirable but not essential.

The application process: Our mission is to support our clients in creating an equal, diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to providing a barrier‑free recruitment process. If you require any reasonable accessibility adjustments within the application process, please let us know at the earliest opportunity. We will carefully consider your details and advise you if we are able to progress with your application within 72 working hours. If you do not hear from us within this time, your details will not be retained. We wish you all the best in your search for employment.

About Us: Prince Personnel are an employment agency working on behalf of our client. Whether you are seeking a permanent position, temporary assignment or contract, you will find us easy to deal with. Located in Telford, we focus on jobs in Shropshire, Staffordshire and North Wales. Prince Personnel specialise in commercial, accounts and finance and technical recruitment.

Reference: BLB26798