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Associate Accountant

Full-Time 27500 - 36500 £ / year (est.) No home office possible

At a Glance

Tasks: As an Associate Accountant, you'll maintain financial records and assist with reporting.
Company: Caterpillar Inc. is a global leader in construction and mining equipment, committed to sustainability.
Benefits: Enjoy 24 days annual leave, a 9% performance bonus, and private medical insurance.
Why this job: Join a diverse team focused on innovation and making a positive impact in the world.
Qualifications: Part-qualified or recognised accounting qualification; foundational experience in accounting is valued.
Other info: Full-time role in Solihull, with opportunities for professional growth and collaboration.

The predicted salary is between 27500 - 36500 £ per year.

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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.

Career Area

Finance

Job Description

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.

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 Choose Cat Equipment Financing From Cat Financial | Cat | Caterpillar to learn more about Cat Financial.

The Role

Provides timely and accurate financial record keeping and reporting as directed by management with supervision.

Responsibilities

Maintaining financial records in accordance with GAAP and organizational standards.
Posting entries, verifying and reconciling input to financial reporting systems.
Performing balance sheet and P&L reconciliations.
Research and resolve financial statement discrepancies, with supervision, by working with other departments.

Degree Requirement

Be part qualified or possess a recognised accounting qualification such as ACCA, ACA, or CIMA.

We do recognise that formal qualifications aren\’t the only path to success. If you do the desired certification, but have:

Foundational experience in accounting, such as supporting month-end processes, preparing reports, assisting with reconciliations, or working with financial data in a business setting
Keen attention to detail and an analytical mindset
Proactive approach to learning new systems, tools, and financial processes
Effective communication skills and a collaborative attitude
Genuine desire to grow professionally within a finance team

we would still love to hear from you. We value the real-world insight gained through doing the job and welcome diverse backgrounds that bring unique perspectives to our team.

What You Can Demonstrate

Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high 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 behaviors.
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.
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.
Accounting: Knowledge of accounting methods, processes, and tools; ability to maintain and prepare financial statements and reports using accounting methods and processes.
Financial Record Keeping: Knowledge of financial record keeping processes, methods, and tools; ability to maintain accurate and thorough records of financial transactions.

Treasury Experience

Top Candidates Will Have Experience In:

Foundational experience in supporting treasury operations including liquidity planning, bank reconciliations, and fund transfers
Skilled in foreign currency exchange, multi-currency accounting, and FX revaluation processes

Global Collaboration

Proven ability to work seamlessly across international teams, time zones, and cultural contexts
Excellent communicator who fosters clarity and cooperation among cross-functional stakeholders

Team-Oriented Mindset

Highly collaborative, thrives in group environments and contributes to a supportive team culture
Builds strong relationships across finance, operations, and business units to streamline processes

Project Management Experience

Successfully led or supported accounting and finance-related projects from initiation to completion
Brings structured organization, timeline awareness, and analytical thinking to deliver results on complex projects

Adaptability & Initiative

Comfortable navigating change and ambiguity, with a proactive attitude toward problem-solving
Eager to take ownership of tasks and grow within the role and wider organization

What will Caterpillar do for you?

Job Title: Associate Accountant

Salary: £33,566.00 – £43,636.00 (Dependent on experience)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: In office Monday – Friday, full time 37.5 hours.

Benefits

24 days annual leave

9% performance bonus (Paid quarterly)

Green Car Scheme

Share Scheme

Non-contributory Pension Scheme 10%

Private Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Scheme

Life Insurance

Travel: 5%

Job reference: R0000313117

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

Posting Dates

July 14, 2025 – July 28, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Seniority level

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Finance
Industries

Construction and Machinery Manufacturing

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