Technical Financial Accountant

Lineage Logistics; Heywood; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Lineage Logistics as a Technical Financial Accountant, where you’ll manage financial reporting and technical accounting under US and UK GAAP. The role offers opportunities for career development in a supportive, hybrid working environment within a global company dedicated to diversity and innovation.

Benefits

Paid time off

Training and development opportunities

Cycle-to-work schemes

Confidential counseling

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or equivalent.
• Typically 4-6 years relevant experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare consolidated financial statements for UK entities.
• Handle PPA activities and technical accounting topics.
• Participate in external audits for US GAAP and local GAAP.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting

CPA qualification

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

Technical Financial Accountant

At Lineage (NASDAQ: LINE), helping to feed the world is more than a job – it’s a purpose we live every day. Lineage is the world’s largest and most innovative provider of temperature-controlled logistics solutions.

We are currently recruiting for a Technical Financial Accountant to join our team in Heywood (UK).

Job Description:

As the Technical Financial Accountant, you will be part of the central European Finance team responsible for the preparation and analysis of external and internal financial reporting. This role is a key control to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the group’s (interim) financial information. You will be responsible for accounting analysis of technical accounting topics under US GAAP and UK GAAP, including leases, impairments, and revenue recognition. Additionally, you will prepare statutory UK financial statements, support income tax matters, and coordinate with external auditors.

You will also be involved in the PPA process at the European level, including valuation, review of opening balance sheets, identification of GAAP differences, and accurate translation into our financial systems. This role reports to the “Specialist Technical Accounting” and closely collaborates with the technical accounting department in the EU and the UK Financial Controller.

What’s in it for me?

• Annual gross salary between GBP 57,000 and GBP 78,000
• Opportunity to develop your career within a great and experienced team
• Work in an international, NASDAQ-listed company
• Hybrid working model: 60% office, 40% home

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare consolidated financial statements for UK entities and support income tax processes
• Handle PPA activities and technical accounting topics across Europe
• Participate in external audits related to UK and technical accounting issues (US GAAP and local GAAP)
• Identify and account for differences between US GAAP and local GAAP
• Support US GAAP tax provisioning related to PPA
• Monitor regulatory and financial reporting developments to ensure compliance
• Manage relationships with external auditors, advisors, and consultants

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting, Financial Controlling, or CPA qualification
• Typically 4-6 years of relevant experience (not mandatory)
• Strong analytical skills (quantitative and qualitative)
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, with problem-solving skills
• Proactive with a passion to learn and grow
• Advanced MS Office skills, especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Commitment to outstanding customer service
• Ability to set goals, prioritize, organize, and complete tasks

Additional preferences:

• Experience with top UK accounting firms
• Experience with consolidation processes

Why Lineage?

This is an excellent opportunity to start your career with Lineage! Success in this role can lead to more responsibilities and promotions. We value learning, development, and engagement, and strive to create a respectful and caring environment. Join us and contribute to transforming the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world. Our global presence includes over 25,000 employees across 20 countries and more than 480 locations. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and experiences.

Benefits

We offer competitive pay, paid time off, training, development opportunities, recognition schemes, cycle-to-work schemes, and financial benefits. Your wellbeing is important; we provide protective equipment, confidential counseling, and a supportive team environment.