Graduate Trainee Accountant

Here at Terex, we are passionate about producing equipment that helps improve the lives of people around the world and providing our team members with a rewarding career and the opportunity to make an impact. While our operations are global, each office or factory is a close-knit community. It's an exciting time to be part of the expanding manufacturing sector; come join us!

We have an exciting roadmap ahead for new products, services, production capacity and business expansion. As a result of this continued success, we are expanding our finance team in Campsie.

About the Position:

• Job Type: Fulltime-Permanent
• Job Location: Campsie, Northern Ireland
• Reporting To: Financial Controller

Position Overview:

Each year across our sites we recruit a select number of high-quality graduates who display real management potential. A First-class or 2:1 Honours degree or equivalent are required, preferably in finance or business-related degree. Graduates work in an environment where from day one you will be adding value to our business by working in a real job, with real responsibility. Most learning will be in the form of on-the-job coaching from experienced colleagues and will also incorporate selected project work. There is also opportunity to participate in structured training programmes to assist you with both your work and studies. Our scheme is highly flexible, and we offer a tailored approach rather than a standard graduate career path. Your progression will depend on your own performance, your career goals, and the needs of the business at the time. You will receive financial assistance to cover the costs of gaining your professional qualification (CIMA or Chartered Accountants Ireland).

What's in it for you?

• Excellent total compensation package to include competitive salary, free health care for you and your dependents, contributory pension scheme, life assurance cover.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Free car-parking.
• Earn extra cash via our Refer a Friend scheme.
• Perks @ work offering you a wide range of discounts and offers on restaurants, cafes, hotels, gyms, retailers, day excursions, supporting our local businesses and communities.
• Access to global learning and development programs offering accredited and specialist training.

Responsibilities:

As a graduate accountant, you'll support the delivery of a high-quality finance service to our local Campsie team while gaining exposure to a wide range of financial processes and stakeholders. Responsibilities will include:

• Working collectively with the local and central finance team in delivering the month end close.
• Support weekly and monthly reporting for the site and associated brands, helping to explain variances against budget, forecast and prior periods.
• Support inventory accounting activities, including stock adjustments, inventory revaluation and purchase price variance analysis.
• Work with various teams including operations, production and sales to understand business drivers behind financial results and provide timely finance support.
• Use systems to extract, analyse and present financial and operational data in a clear and accurate manner.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects by identifying opportunities to simplify finance processes, improve reporting accuracy and reduce manual effort.
• Maintain compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements and standard finance procedures.
• Support capital expenditure tracking and review, including spend monitoring, project cost analysis, approval support and ensuring appropriate financial documentation is maintained.
• Provide ad hoc analysis and support to the Financial Controller and wider finance team, including preparation of management information, presentations and decision-support analysis.

Requirements:

• Recent graduate with First Class or 2:1 Honours Degree or equivalent (preferably in an Accountancy or business-related degree).
• Intention to pursue and obtain professional exams (CIMA or Chartered Accountants Ireland).
• Strong computer skills including Excel.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Positive and energetic.
• Must be a team player able to demonstrate strong customer focus with the energy, drive and commitment to successfully work through any and all issues and objectives related to this role and that of the overall team.

This above description is non-exhaustive and there may be additional duties in accordance with the role. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role within a demanding and growing environment. All applicants must demonstrate through their application form, how they meet the criteria for the position applied for. We reserve the right to enhance our selection criteria at the short-listing stage, if required.

The Company offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits, including Team Member Bonus, Life Assurance, Pension Contributions, Healthcare and Team member recognition. Terex is an equal opportunity employer and appointments are based on merit. We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of our community.