Staff Accountant

Caterpillar; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Staff Accountant at Caterpillar in Peterlee. In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for accounting processes, supporting a world-class manufacturing facility. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to financial analysis and reporting, with a focus on continuous improvement and development.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Up to 10% Bonus

Double employee contribution pension scheme

Contributory share scheme

Access to health and dental care plans

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting within a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience of SAP.
• Experience with Legal Entity and/or compliance reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end routine processes including journals and accruals.
• Investigate and resolve accounting transaction issues.
• Support Legal Entity Manager with month-end reporting.

Skills

Accuracy and Attention to Detail

Analytical Thinking

Effective Communications

Managing Multiple Priorities

Problem Solving

Accounting

Financial Analysis

Financial Reporting

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Career Area:

Finance

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you'rejoining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don'tjust talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Job Title: Staff Accountant

Salary: Starting from £39,994 (Depending on Experience)

Term: 2 Year Fixed Term

Location: Peterlee, Co. Durham

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave,

• Up to 10% Bonus

• Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution up to 10%

• Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution.

• Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.

About Caterpillar Peterlee

Caterpillar Peterlee is the worldwide source of Cat Articulated Trucks, currently producing an 8-model range used in many industries including mining, construction and aggregates. The facility's manufacturing activities use the latest computer analysis techniques, robotic technology and a state-of-the-art paint plant. Machines from the site are shipped to customers around the world.

The Opportunity

As one of two Legal Entity Staff Accountants, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely completion of accounting processes and reporting, and provide support to the Articulated Trucks facility.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain visibility of the financial inputs and outputs of the Articulated Truck division, including complex global intercompany transactions, act as a trusted business advisor for the Product Line teams, and obtain valuable exposure and experience in a fast-paced environment.

The applicant will also provide additional resource to help the department ensure a successful Mach1 Business Transformation.

What You Will Do

• Month end routine processes

• Investigate and resolve issues relating to accounting transactions or systems

• Collaborating with cross functional partners to ensure robust procedures and accurate accounting records,

• Looking after Intercompany transactions/netting deal with discrepancies

• Create detailed departmental spend analysis and distribute to the relevant business partners.

• Support Legal Entity Manager with month end reporting and ad hoc requests.

• Support external and internal audits, including Sarbanes Oxley controls

• Prepare VAT return

• Month end routine processes, including Journals, Prepayments, Accruals and General Ledger reporting

Business Resources Business Transformation

• Support Departmental As-Is process mapping and data cleansing requirements.

  • Legal entity point of view

• Participate in Blueprinting and help department understand changes and future state requirements/impact.

• Be part of the change to MACH1 from August 2025 onwards as PEGI is phased out and SAP is switched on. Support Legal Entity Manager in transition by owning processes related to your work and building a reliable To-Be state.

What You Will Have

Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
Level Working Knowledge:

Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.

Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
Level Working Knowledge:

Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.
Level Working Knowledge:

Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
Level Working Knowledge:

Accounting: Knowledge of accounting methods, processes, and tools; ability to maintain and prepare financial statements and reports using accounting methods and processes.
Level Working Knowledge:

Financial Analysis: Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material.
Level Working Knowledge:

Financial Reporting: Knowledge of processes, methods, and tools of financial reporting; ability to create and maintain accurate and thorough financial reports.
Level Working Knowledge:

Candidates may have gained the following skills and experience through previous roles:

• Experience of accounting within a manufacturing environment

• Experience of Legal Entity and/or compliance reporting

• Previous experience of SAP

• Degree or equivalent experience desired

• Experienced user of MSExcel and MS PowerPoint

• Adaptability and able to fit into a dynamic and fast-moving accounting team and global business

Additional Information:

• The role is based on site at Peterlee, 5 days per week.

• The standard working week is: 08:00 to 16:30 Monday to Thursday and 08:00 to 12:30 Friday.

What You Will Get

We look forward to welcoming the successful candidate to our dynamic, diverse and friendly team. We have a culture of openness, autonomy, support, personal development as well as a continuous drive for improvement.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. #LI

Posting Dates:

June 26, 2025 - July 10, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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