Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant

Croda is a FTSE100 organisationwhere we truly believe our people are our difference and this along with ourvalues of Innovative Responsible and Together create our Purpose Smart scienceto improve lives. With over 5000 employees globally we specialise in theresearch and development of innovative ingredients for the Life Science andConsumer Care markets.

We are focused on developing our inclusiveculture through accountability collaboration and innovation. By joining Crodayou will be part of a team who are using smart science to create a moresustainable future.

We are passionateand excited about how we can develop and utilise new technologies to shape andinspire changes within an ever-growing marketplace. An excellent opportunityhas arisen for an Assistant Accountant to join the European Finance team basedat our Cowick Hall offices in East Yorkshire. This role represents theperfect opportunity for someone who is looking to gain invaluable experiencewithin finance. The responsibilities include balance sheet reconciliationscost centre reporting and supporting wider accounting activities. You willsupport central reporting by completing adhoc analysis to assist regionalstakeholders when required.

Who Were Looking For:

At Croda we believe our people arethe heart of our success. We are committed to fostering an environment whereyou can grow make a meaningful impact and thrive.

You will bring:

• Experience of balance sheet reconciliations and cost centre reporting
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to work to agreed SLAs and deadlines under pressure
• A service-focused mindset with confidence communicating with regional stakeholders
• Strong teamwork skills collaborating effectively to improve and standardise processes
• Strong knowledge of Excel and experience with ERP systems (SAP desirable)
• Either experience in a similar role or beginning/currently studying ACA/CIMA/ACCA with a commitment to ongoing development
• Exposure to audit financial accounts or management accounts environments

What Youll Be Doing:

Be part ofa team that values diversity sustainability and continuous innovation whereyour ideas and contributions matter.

• Delivering timely accurate service to internal customers across the region
• Preparing monthend balance sheet reconciliations and cost centre reporting
• Supporting cost centre managers with budgets and forecasts
• Assisting with the UK VAT return preparation
• Working to process KPIs and identifying opportunities for process improvement
• Supporting the delivery of high-quality management accounts
• Providing flexible support to the finance team when required

What WeOffer:

The successfulcandidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including:

• Defined benefit pension scheme
• 25 days paid holiday allowance (plus bank holidays)
• Private medical insurance
• Free lunch in on-site restaurant
• Access to share plans
• Generous parental leave
• Retail platform benefits
• Free car parking on Croda sites
• Flexible working arrangements (remove if not applicable)

Inaddition to the benefits above employees also have access to a salarysacrifice car scheme* (after 6 months with the company) Cycle to Work scheme*Health Cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme. As well as access to numberof health and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year.

*Pleasenote salary criteria is applicable for this benefit.

Additional Information

This is a hybrid role.

If you requireany reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issueswith our online application process please email

Why Croda

At Croda we believe our people areour difference. We are people-led driven by the desire to do good and delivervalue a unifying principle shaped by all the great people that havetravelled through Croda since our beginning in 1925. We pride ourselves on bringing togetherdiverse teams and talents from across the globe and guided by our values ofResponsible Innovative and Together we are passionate about building aninclusive collaborative and diverse organisation with innovation and customerfocus underpinning all that we do.

Croda is anequal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications fromsuitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex race disabilityage sexual orientation marriage or civil partnership pregnancy or maternityreligion or belief.

Required Experience:

Junior IC