Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant

Croda is a FTSE100 organisationwhere we truly believe our people are our difference and this along with ourvalues of Innovative Responsible and Together create our Purpose Smart scienceto improve lives. With over 5000 employees globally we specialise in theresearch and development of innovative ingredients for the Life Science andConsumer Care markets.

We are focused on developing our inclusive culture throughaccountability collaboration and innovation. By joining Croda you will bepart of a team who are using smart science to create a more sustainable future.

As we deliver our ambitious2030 Growth Strategy were looking for aFinancial Accountant to jointhe UK Finance team based at our Cowick Hall offices in East Yorkshire. Thisrole will support the UK Finance Manager in ensuring that key financialprocesses are well-controlled and managed as well as ensuring balance sheetintegrity supporting statutory reporting and audits and driving improvementsto processes and governance.

This is an excellent opportunity for a newlyqualified accountant who is looking to broaden their experience develop strongtechnical accounting skills and build a career in a global organisation.

Who Were Looking For:

• Newly qualified finance professional (e.g. CIMA ACCA ACA or equivalent).
  
• Strong understanding of financial accounting principles and controls.
  
• A proactive and organised approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  
• A collaborative mindset with a strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
  
• Strong Excel skills with confidence working with large datasets.
  
• Exposure to statutory reporting and external audit processes.

What Youll Be Doing:

Reporting to the UK Finance Manager you willplay a key role in maintaining a robust financial control environment andsupporting the delivery of high-quality financial reporting. This role offersbroad exposure to financial accounting central cost management and corporatereporting in a global organisation. You will gain valuable experience instatutory reporting financial controls and stakeholder engagement.

• Supporting the preparation and delivery of month-end reporting.
  
• Prepare monthly central cost reports providing analysis and commentary on spending performance against budget and forecast.
  
• Partner with budget holders and functional leaders to improve understanding of cost performance and identify opportunities for greater cost control.
  
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and reviews ensuring accuracy completeness and timely resolution of outstanding items.
  
• Supporting compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.
  
• Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency standardisation and control.
  
• Complete UK VAT submissions and other regulatory submissions.
  
• Support ad-hoc financial analysis reporting projects and business initiatives as required.
  
• Support internal and external audits ensuring audit requests are delivered accurately and on time.
  
• Buildstrong working relationships with stakeholders across the business.

What We Offer:

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including:

• Defined benefit pension scheme
  
• 25 days paid holiday allowance (plus bank holidays)
  
• Private medical insurance
  
• Free lunch in on-site restaurant
  
• Access to share plans
  
• Cycle to work scheme
  
• Car leasing scheme
  
• Generous parental leave
  
• Retail platform benefits
  
• Free car parking on Croda sites
  
• Flexible working arrangements

Inaddition to the benefits above employees also have access to a salarysacrifice car scheme* (after 6 months with the company) Cycle to Work scheme*Health Cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme. As well as access to numberof health and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year.

*Pleasenote salary criteria is applicable for this benefit.

Additional Information

This is a hybrid role based in the office 3days a week.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issueswith our online application process please email

Why Croda

At Croda we believe our people areour difference. We are people-led driven by the desire to do good and delivervalue a unifying principle shaped by all the great people that havetravelled through Croda since our beginning in 1925. We pride ourselves on bringing togetherdiverse teams and talents from across the globe and guided by our values ofResponsible Innovative and Together we are passionate about building aninclusive collaborative and diverse organisation with innovation and customerfocus underpinning all that we do.

Croda is anequal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications fromsuitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex race disabilityage sexual orientation marriage or civil partnership pregnancy or maternityreligion or belief.

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1