We are seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to join our team at the LH Group (a Division of Wabtec UK Ltd) based in Burton on Trent. We support our customers through maintenance and operation optimisation with customised solutions for spare parts, repair, and overhaul activities on existing trains.
Role: Financial Accountant (Hybrid – 2 days home, 3 days office)
Location: Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, (DE13 8EN)
Hours: Monday to Thursday 08:00 to 16:30pm and Friday 08:00am to 13:00pm, 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
What you will do
How will you make a difference?
- Responsible for the month end management accounts submission into HFM
- Maintain the financial ledgers of the operating unit to support the month end reporting.
- Coordinate and support the Shared Service Team for month end and reporting activities.
- Support Accounts receivable activities and provide weekly cash forecasting for UK group.
- Monthly analyse and review of variances actuals vs budget/forecast.
- Ensure that overhead spend vs budget is communicated to budget holders monthly.
- Responsible for internal and external reporting requirements statutory accounts, VAT returns, National Statistics, and other reporting returns.
- Manage the completion of the Annual Taxation reports for the Operating Unit.
- Ensure compliance with group accounting policies and the relevant statutory accounting standards (UK & US GAAP)
- Manage the Operating Units Sarbanes‑Oxley reporting requirements.
- Manage the Operating Units chart of accounts and the cost centre structure of the Business.
What we want to know about you
- You will either be qualified by experience or part/fully qualified (ACA, CIMA, ACCA)
- Experience in a manufacturing environment is desirable but not essential.
- Experienced with presenting financial data.
- IT literate and fully conversant with all Microsoft office applications and MRP.
- Excellent organisational and prioritising skills.
Legal authorisation to work in the UK is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
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Financial Accountant in Burton upon Trent employer: Wabtec
Wabtec in Lincoln is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises diversity and inclusion. Employees benefit from comprehensive training programs and opportunities for professional growth, all while contributing to meaningful advancements in the manufacturing sector. Join us to be part of a team that values safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
