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Job Description:

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Job Title: Accounting Analyst – Maternity Cover

Salary: £28k - £39k

Location: Aberdeen

Flexible working arrangements will be considered for this role, in-line with the needs of the business.

What will Caterpillar do for you?

From day one, you’re set up to thrive at Caterpillar: helpful training, relatable mentors, global experience, competitive salary package, work-life balance and the growth opportunities you expect with a Fortune 100 company. You power our success and we are committed to empowering yours. After all, when your work can impact the entire world, it’s important to do work that matters.

The Opportunity

To assist the Finance Manager in providing strong accounts administrative support in the areas of General Ledger; Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Cashbook. Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner in line with SPM Oil & Gas Quality procedures and LEAN principles.

What you’ll do

General Ledger

• Assist with the compilation and analysis of financial information to prepare journal entries to accounts, including recurring entries, prepaid, accruals/provisions, fixed assets, inventory and intercompany accounts, documenting business transactions.

• Assist with the preparation of Compile and analyse financial information to prepare journal entries to accounts, including recurring entries, prepaid, accruals/provisions, fixed assets, inventory and intercompany accounts, documenting business transactions.

• Compile and analyse financial information to prepare journal entries to accounts, including recurring entries, prepaid, accruals/provisions, fixed assets, inventory and intercompany accounts, documenting business transactions.

Accounts Receivable

• Daily processing of cash receipts;

• Monthly/adhoc processing of rental invoices & credit memos;

• Maintenance of customer details

• Management of credit control, including efficient handling of any invoice/order queries, liaise with sales team to resolve all customer concerns;

Accounts Payable

• Daily processing of supplier/service provider invoices & credit memos;

• Administration of supplier/service provider payment runs;

• Allocation of Direct Debits & Standing Orders to correct invoices;

• Ensure VAT is properly accounted for on supplier/service provider invoices;

• Ensure supplier/service provider contact lists are kept up to date and accurate;

• Review Supplier Statements to ensure balances reflected in Financial Systems are correct and no items are missing;

• Address supplier/service provider issues (pertaining to balances outstanding) as they arise, liaising with purchase originator where necessary.

Cashbook

• Reconcile Company Bank Accounts on a monthly basis

• Responsibility for accounting for all non-AP payments (electronic and cheque), including wages, salaries, HMRC payments and automated deductions (Direct Debits and Standing Orders)

• Full transparency on overdue debt positions

• Bank Accounts fully reconciled by close of business each month end

• Full compliance with statutory return and payment deadlines

• Supplier/service provider balances are properly accounted for without any unrecognised liabilities.

What you’ll have

Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Utilizes specific approaches and tools for checking and cross-checking outputs.

• Processes limited amounts of detailed information with good accuracy.

• Learns from mistakes and applies lessons learned.

Flexibility and Adaptability: Knowledge of successful approaches and techniques for dealing with change; ability to adapt to a changing environment and be comfortable with change.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Adjusts to new or changing assignments, processes, and people.

• Identifies and considers alternative approaches to situations or problems.

Top candidates will also have

• Computerised Accounting systems experience

• Experience of Accounts Payable financial systems

• Experience of Accounts Receivable financial systems

• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft office packages particularly Excel

About SPM Oil and Gas

SPM Oil & Gas, A Caterpillar Company, provides superior products and service solutions from the rig to the refinery — and beyond. Upstream, we have innovative flow control products, expendables and the most robust pump portfolio in the industry. Our pressure control surface equipment includes industry-leading wellheads, valves, frac trees and mud-gas separation equipment. Downstream, we provide unparalleled original equipment manufacturing (OEM) and engineering services for the refining and petrochemical industries. But our greatest asset is our people, who provide continued innovation, exceptional expertise and engineering excellence to our customers worldwide .

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting. #LI-Hybrid

Posting Dates:

May 20, 2024 - June 4, 2024

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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