Accountant – Shared Service

At SI Group, we aspire for all employees to live and work to their full potential. We foster a unique environment where each employee is empowered to create value for our business with a commitment to safety and compliance. We promote personal and professional success that aligns with productivity and extraordinary results. Become a Catalyst for Change and help ignite impossible.

The Role:

As an Accountant – Shared Service, you will provide transactional financial support to entities within the EMEA and US regions. Your key responsibilities will include supporting in-country and plant controllers, managing the monthly close cycle, and ensuring financial and statutory reporting compliance. Additionally, you will prepare account reconciliations for review by in-country controllers. Success will be measured by timely and accurate transaction processing that enables an efficient and precise monthly close.

Please note, this role requires attendance at the site in Four Ashes, Wolverhampton. We are able to offer flexibility, but the expectation is that you will attend the site as needed.

How You Will Make an Impact:

• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and master data.
• Execute monthly closing steps, including settlements, depreciation, and foreign exchange revaluations.
• Prepare and post journals with proper authorisation and relevant supporting documentation.
• Compile and distribute weekly and monthly financial reports.
• Perform intercompany reconciliations, covering balance sheets, profit & loss, loans, and interest.
• Prepare account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and completeness, with consistent and explainable reconciling items.
• Coordinate timely research and resolution of reconciliation issues.
• Assist with audit requests and provide the necessary documentation.
• Engage with in-country controllers, plant controllers, and the Global Capex and Inventory controller.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned, including additional shared-site accounting responsibilities.
• Complete EMEA VAT returns and reconciliations.

Creating Extraordinary Starts With:

• Part-qualified or newly qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA)
• Strong analytical and presentation skills
• Experience with SAP or similar accounting software
• In-depth knowledge of financial reporting and analysis
• Prior knowledge of EMEA VAT flows and global payroll reconciliations will be beneficial
• Strong verbal and written communication, as well as presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to manage multiple projects with a keen attention to detail
• Inquisitive and innovative mindset, with a focus on continuous improvement
• Proficiency in English is required

What We Value:

We strive for all employees to nurture physical, mental and emotional health both personally and professionally. Our commitment to health and wellness centres around prevention, early detection and embracing a healthy lifestyle. Some offerings may vary by role or country, but may include:

· Physical Health benefits including healthcare packages and vision care subsidies.

· Financial Wellness opportunities including life assurance and enhanced employer pension contributions.

· Wellbeing benefits including additional holiday entitlement, flexible and hybrid working opportunities, access to mental health support, various optional social activities, and fruit available on site.

· Progression opportunities including access to learning and development programmes that will empower you to grow both personally and professionally.

Belonging at SI Group

At SI Group, we strive for all employees to perform to their fullest potential. We create an environment where diversity is embraced, voices are heard, boundaries are pushed, and value is created.

We celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion as a driving force toward making the impossible possible, and we’re committed to ensuring all employees embrace it.

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