Accounting Analyst
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FinanceJob Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar yourejoining a global team who cares not just about the work we do but also about each other. We are the makers problem solvers and future world builders who are creating stronger more sustainable communities. We dontjust talk about progress and innovation here we make it happen with our customers where we work and live. Together we are building a better world so we can all enjoy living in it.
Job Title: Accounting Analyst
Salary: 30200 to 32000 per annum dependent upon experience
Location: Shrewsbury Shropshire
Benefits:
25 days annual leave
Up to 9% Bonus
Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employees contribution Up to 10%
Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employees contribution.
Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans EV car lease holiday purchase.
This position requires the candidate to work a 5-day-a-week schedule in the office.
About IPSD
Caterpillars Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) has worldwide responsibility for the design and manufacturing of 0.5L-18L engines as well as worldwide responsibility for sales support and marketing of industrial engines 0.5-64L and Caterpillar Defense. IPSD products are sustainably manufactured marketed sold and supported under the Cat and Perkins brands including diesel gas alternative fuels hybrids and electric solutions. IPSDs portfolio also includes the Energy & Transportation Procurement organization which is responsible for sourcing strategies throughout the lifecycle of our products and services. Caterpillars company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future.
Job Summary
An opportunity has arisen to join the Caterpillar Defense Business Resources team as an
Accounting Analyst at our facility in Shrewsbury.
Your primary responsibilities include working directly with the local Business Resources
Team completing general financial accounting tasks - basic analysis work processing journal
entries reconciliations and generating reports. This position will also work directly with the
central Shared Services team to provide Accounts Payable support for the site.
What You Will Do:
Preparation of monthly General Ledger journal entries
Preparation of monthly General Ledger account reconciliations
Preparation of monthly Intercompany reconciliations and timely resolution of differences
Preparation of supplier payment runs 3 per month
Review of Accounts Payable Ledger including working closely with central shared
services team to quickly identify and resolve issues
Providing support to the wider business / supply base to ensure prompt resolution of
supplier payment queries
What Skills You Have:
Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy;
ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis;
ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative
solutions that resolve these problems.
Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts tools and
techniques; ability to effectively transmit receive and accurately interpret ideas
information and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviours.
Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches tools techniques for recognizing
anticipating and resolving organizational operational or process problems; ability to
apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to
manage multiple concurrent objectives projects groups or activities making effective
judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.
Top Candidates Will Also Have:
Bachelors degree in an Accounting or Finance related discipline or qualified by
experience
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at
all levels
Effective organization skills accountability and the ability to resolve issues both
independently and with other colleagues / teams.
About Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc. is the worlds 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 weve 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.
This job is subject to U.S. and U.K. rules concerning the export and protection of controlled or protected technologies or information including but not limited to U.S. State Department regulations at International Traffic in Arms (ITAR) 22 C.F.R. 120 et. seq.; the Export Administration Regulation 15 C.F.R. 730-774; and the Foreign Assets Control Regulations 31 C.F.R. 500-598 and the United Kingdom Official Secrets Act 1989 (collectively Export Control and Protection of Information Laws) and you may be subjected to additional security screening / checking
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
Posting Dates:
October 2 2025 - October 16 2025Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
