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Job Title: Financial Accountant  Salary: Starting from £50,000 plus an excellent benefits package Location: Milton Keynes   

12 month fixed-term contract 

•    Hybrid working
•    Enhanced parental leave 
•    Eligibility to annual bonus scheme
•    Access to a fantastic loan car scheme 
•    25 days annual leave plus bank holidays 
•    Competitive pension
•    4x basic salary life assurance 

A Quote from Jack Weller, our Tax and Accounting Manager 
“At Scania, our environment is dynamic and constantly evolving, which means no two days are the same. This variety offers a unique opportunity to engage with diverse challenges and broaden your skills across different areas. We strongly believe in continuous learning and development, so you’ll always find opportunities to grow personally and professionally while contributing to a forward-thinking team that’s passionate about innovation and excellence.”

In this role, you will:
•    Support month-end processes by preparing journals including deferred revenue, accruals, and prepayments.
•    Prepare financial accounting entries and reconciliations related to tangible and intangible assets.
•    Take ownership of assigned balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving queries with care and attention.
•    Collaborate on group reporting submissions, including projections and market plans.
•    Deliver timely and accurate financial information to support both internal decision-making and external reporting needs.
•    Prepare VAT and tax returns in line with regulatory deadlines.
•    Work closely with the Tax & Accounting Manager during year-end audits and the preparation of statutory accounts.
•    Contribute to the ongoing improvement of internal controls and best practices, with a focus on collaboration, innovation, and digital transformation.
•    Provide ad-hoc analysis and support when required, contributing to team success.

About you:
•    Qualification: Fully qualified or nearing completion of ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or an equivalent professional qualification.
•    Proactive and self-motivated: Able to take initiative, manage a high workload, and effectively prioritise tasks both independently and within a team setting.
•    Deadline-driven: Comfortable working under pressure to meet tight business deadlines without compromising quality.
•    Highly organised: Skilled at planning and organising tasks to ensure work is completed efficiently and within agreed timeframes.
•    Attention to detail – operating with exceptional attention to detail in all you do.

If you’re interested in this role we’d love to hear from you. 

Closing date: 04/07/2025

Next steps:
1.    If you like the sound of this position, please apply today.
2.    A member of the Scania Recruitment team will contact you to discuss your application.
3.    If you are successful at that stage, you will be invited to have a conversation with the hiring manager.

We understand that every candidate is unique, and we strive to accommodate your needs. If you require any adjustments during the application process, please reach out to our Recruitment Team, we’ll be happy to discuss these with you