Accounts Analyst

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. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Salary: £30k - £35k, depending on experience

Location: Wimborne (This role is based full time in the office)

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave
• Up to 9% 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 for family members, EV car lease, holiday purchase

About Caterpillar Marine Power UK: Caterpillar Marine Power UK is part of Caterpillar Oil, Gas and Marine Division. The company designs, tests and manufactures and exports 0.5 to C7.1L Cat and Perkins marine engines and gensets. Caterpillar is a Fortune 100 company.

The Opportunity: This is the perfect role for a part qualified ACA/CIMA/ACCA or fully qualified AAT to move their career forward at a progressive manufacturing company based in Dorset, part of multinational organization Caterpillar. The role is focussed primarily on supply chain business resource support, encompassing inventory, accounts payable, VAT and Customs analysis and support, as well as compliance and administrative responsibilities. For the right candidate, the company will continue to support your professional development and qualifications.

Responsibilities:

• Inventory and standard cost reporting, reconciliation and analysis
• Customs and VAT management, reconciliation and analysis
• Responding to account payable issues, contacting other departments or vendors to resolve
• Posting entries, verifying and reconciling input to financial reporting systems
• Assisting in preparation of information and other financial report and documentation
• Entering transactions and reconciling various reports

What You Will Have:

• Part qualified accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA) or fully qualified AAT or Accounting equivalent degree

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

Flexibility and Adaptability: Knowledge of successful approaches and techniques for dealing with change; ability to adapt to a changing environment and be comfortable with change.

General Ledger (G-L): Knowledge of tools, practices and considerations for general ledger; ability to update and validate general ledger data.

Financial and Accounting Systems: Knowledge of functions, features and capabilities of financial and accounting systems; ability to use financial and accounting applications specific to the organization.

Top Candidates may have:

• Experience in Customs and VAT in an export environment is an advantage
• Understanding of managing inventory
• Knowledge of SAP an advantage

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.

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.