Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst

Location: Saltburn by the Sea

## Accountant Apply locations:
Skinningrove, United Kingdom time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
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** Career Area:
** Finance
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* 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.
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* Job Title:

** Accountant
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* Location:

** Skinningrove, Saltburn-by-the-sea
** Salary:** £41,593 - £51,992 (depending on experience)
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* Hours:

** Full Time, Permanent, 37.5 hours per week
** Job Reference:
** R
* * Benefits:
*** 27 days annual leave,
* Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employees’ contribution to 10%.
* Up to 10% Bonus
* Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar - will match 50% of the employees’ contribution.
* Optional flexible benefits include access to health and dental care family plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.
** About Caterpillar Skinningrove
** Caterpillar Skinningrove, located near Teeside, began operations in 1998. The facility produces steel track shoes. When mounted on the track link assembly, the track shoes form the 'Cat track' found on Hydraulic Excavators, Track Type Loaders, and Track Type Tractors.
** The Opportunity
** We're looking for a conscientious Accountant to provide support and structure to the operating unit at our Caterpillar Skinningrove facility.

This role reports into the Accounting Manager of our Skinningrove Facility.
** Job duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
*** Develop an expanded understanding of Caterpillar’s business and accounting practices, systems, and procedures whilst applying accounting knowledge.
* Exposure to a variety of accounting functions and will perform a high level of compilation with a broad range of analysis work.
* Review clerical input, advise salaried employees and entry-level accountants, generate reports, and provide related commentary.
* Review and validate relevant data and data sources, analyse information, and provide feedback.
* Estimating various forecast and budget scenarios as needed based on changing business conditions.
* Cost accounting / decision support including: normals & machine rate development, determining Internal Rate of Return (IRR), and standard cost setting and analysis.
Financial accounting including preparation of journal entries, financial statements, trend marginal variance analysis, and account reconciliations.
* Inventory accounting and standard cost revision.
* Development and maintenance of internal controls, including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) control documentation.
* Interacts with multiple functional areas and levels of authority.
* The Accountant is capable of handling complex accounting issues such as: reconciliation between forecasts and actual for multiple entities interpretation of results, capital assets justifications current product cost monitoring establishing and monitoring target costs inventory valuation intercompany transactions sales and sales cost of sales reporting.
** Degree Requirement
** Degree in accounting or finance or equivalent experience.
** Skills You Will Have
**** Accuracy and Attention to Detail:
** Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with elevated levels of precision.
** 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 behaviours.
** Managing Multiple Priorities:
** Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage…