Accountant II in Solihull, United Kingdom

Career Area:

Finance

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you’re joining 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’t just 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.

As a Accountant II you will perform moderately complex and varied accounting activities with limited supervision. Bring inconsistencies and problems to the attention of management, conferring with management on proper method for resolution.

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Performs accounting duties of a moderate complex and varied nature under minimal supervision. Some latitude for unreviewed decisions is within the scope of delegated authority.

• Analyses financial reports and records, making studies or recommendations relative to the accounting of reserves, assets and expenditures.

• May review and verify the accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications assigned to various records.

• Have knowledge on preparation of financial statements.

• When inconsistencies or problems occur which are outside delegated authority, they are brought to the attention of management. Confers with management to determine the proper means by which to resolve these issues.

• Provides training and assistance for accounting work and processes.

• Applies knowledge of advanced accounting methods and procedures to projects and day-to-day activities.

• May participate in accounting system development, determining specifications, testing and implementation.

• May coordinate and review lower-level accounting work assignments for accuracy and completeness.

• Understands the established continuous improvement objectives for the department. Measures progress toward the continuous improvement standards and ensure that the necessary measurements are maintained. Participates in the resolution of any identified problems. Analyses data and makes all business decisions based on such analysis.

• Understands the Harassment policy of the company and is responsible for its application in all aspects of employment.

Skills and Experience:

• Advanced ability to seek out relevant information.

• Ability to apply math computation skills including basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, as well as, statistics and other mathematical concepts used in modelling.

• Thorough knowledge of accounting distribution and ability to verify correctness and completeness of such information.

• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and FASB regulations and procedures as they related to the particular area of accounting.

• Knowledge of and ability to use the software packages utilized by Accounting.

• Demonstrated ability to create and maintain intermediate level Excel spreadsheets and Word documents.

• Demonstrated initiative, leadership, judgment and the ability to communicate effectively.

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

Our common values and focus on inclusion and respect drive the decisions made by our company, teams and people. This is why we are committed to hiring and building diverse teams representative of the customers we serve globally. When you join our team, you can apply your unique life and job experiences and work in an environment where your ideas are heard, your contributions are celebrated, and your whole-self matters.

When you join Caterpillar, you’re joining 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’t just 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.

About Cat Financial

Cat Financial is a subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., 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 more than 40 years, Cat Financial has provided a wide range of financing solutions to customers and Cat® dealers for machines, engines, Solar® gas turbines, genuine Cat parts and services. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Cat Financial serves customers globally with offices and subsidiaries located throughout North and South America, Asia, Australia, Europe and Africa. Visit cat.com to learn more about Cat Financial.

What will Caterpillar do for you?

Job Title: Accountant II

Salary: £31,968 – £41,558

Contract: Permanent.

Hours: Full time 37.5 hours, hybrid working with 3 days a week in the office

Benefits:

24 days annual leave increasing with service to 30 days,

9% performance bonus (Paid quarterly)

Share Scheme

Non-contributory Pension Scheme 10%

Private Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Scheme

Life Insurance

Location: Solihull

Travel: No travel

Relocation/Sponsorship: Not supported with this role

Closing Date: May 1st 2024

Job reference: R0000252950

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, colour, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Caterpillar is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation. For more information, visit  https://www.caterpillar.com/en/careers/why-caterpillar.html

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Posting Dates:

April 17, 2024 – May 1, 2024

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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