Interim Senior Financial Accountant (9 month FTC)

Join AGCO Finance in its ambition to help farmers grow their businesses today and create a sustainable legacy for future generations.

When you join us you'll embark on a journey that'll give you the opportunity to build on the knowledge you've gained at university whilst shouldering real responsibility, developing new skills, and gaining invaluable experience.  We'll be there for you every step of the way, helping you make the most of your time with us.

As the Interim Senior Financial Accountant, you will assist the team in managing the general ledger in the UK & IRL and ensure it is in line with our accounting policies and IFRS.  Co-ordinate the accounting, treasury, tax return, and VAT processes in the UK & IRL, to ensure compliancy with external regulations and our internal policies and guidelines.  You will work with the Business Controller and Finance Manager to ensure robust future-proof systems are in place.

Day to day:

• Prepares monthly balance sheet recs and investigates differences needing correction thereby bringing the daily General Ledger and accounting activities to a higher level. Provides resolutions to any issues, and identifies and implements efficiencies.
• Assists in completion of all month-end process and activities.
• Assists with preparation of information and supporting documentation for external and internal audits.
• Prepares financial and tax schedules for regulatory filing.
• Analyses financial reports and records, making recommendations and/or improvements.
• Reviews and verifies the accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications.
• Works with the wider team to identify, research and implement policy and process improvements.

Skills and attributes:

• A self-starter with an organised and structured approach. Prioritises workload to meet multiple deadlines.
• A task-focused problem solver (from investigation to resolution) who advocates for improvements to processes and policies.
• Computer literate. Advanced Excel skills (must include pivot tables and formulas etc).  Able to work across multiple IT source systems.
• Strong communicator: mature in internal and external stakeholder management.
• Accurate with a keen eye for detail.

Experience and knowledge:

• CIMA, ACA or ACCA qualified (ideally five years post-qualification).
• Well versed in reconciliation preparation and analysis.
• Knowledge of Oracle.
• Knowledge of Leasing is a distinct advantage.
• Knowledge of IFRS and statutory accounting.

Settling in

Both at AGCO Finance and DLL, we consider our people our biggest asset, that’s why you’ll be treated as a member, not just an employee.  Together we create an informal, but professional atmosphere that is hard to find elsewhere.  AGCO Finance employs circa 350 passionate people across 21 countries with a strong member engagement score of 85%.

Members recognise AGCO Finance as an employer that cares about people and promotes strong team spirit. Thanks to our global scope and unique positioning talented members can benefit from a vast international network and number of personal growth opportunities.

Good to know

• Location Abbey Park, Stoneleigh
• For more information, you can contact Natalie Gray, ukrecruitment@dllgroup.com
• Screening is part of the application procedure and DLL screens all interns and new employees according to the “DLL Global Screening Policy” in order to ascertain whether the applicant may hold a position at DLL.

About AGCO Finance

AGCO Finance is the worldwide provider of financing solutions for AGCO, a global leader in the design, manufacturing and distribution of agricultural equipment.  Headquartered in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, AGCO Finance manages a portfolio of over $10 billion USD, employs over 350 people, and provides customer and dealer finance solutions in over 20 countries.

AGCO Finance was founded in 1990 as a joint venture between DLL, a global financial solutions provider and a wholly owned subsidiary of Rabobank Group, and AGCO.  The primary brands AGCO Finance supports are Fendt, Valtra, Massey-Ferguson, Precision Planting and GSI.  Visit www.agcofinance.com to find out more about AGCO Finance and our Climate Journey.