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Is your expertise Financial Accounting, Internal & External Audit, and Statutory Accounts? This key role provides business-critical support to the Head of Accounting, ensuring financial integrity, robust controls, and process improvements across our Record to Report (RTR) processes.
37.5 hours per week | Mon–Fri | 09:00 to 17:30 (some flexibility in start and finish times)
Hybrid working – office in Staines TW18/home
DHL Global Forwarding is a world-renowned company consistently recognised as a top employer with excellent career prospects.
We offer:
* A competitive annual salary and annual bonus
* Private medical healthcare
* Pension scheme - up to 8% employer contribution
* Career development, including support with job-relevant external qualifications
* Access to DHL Advantages – discounts on high-street stores, restaurants and gyms
* Charity and volunteering support through DHL Foundation
What you’ll be doing
* Leading the production of annual Statutory Accounts; working with external auditors on quarterly and yearly reports
* Oversee the month-end close and aid the accounting team and SSC with uploads and fixing errors
* Reviewing and signing off on designated Balance Sheet accounts within RTR/IC areas
* Maintaining effective Internal Control processes, ensuring documentation is audit-ready
* Supporting the Head of Accounting with monthly forecasts, yearly budgets, and FTE reporting
* Conducting quarterly Balance Sheet risk and opportunity reviews
* Working with the Global Shared Services (GSC) team to find ways to improve processes
About you
A technically strong finance professional who can work effectively in a corporate environment with structured processes and can handle complex financial processes and documentation.
* Strong experience in Financial Accounting, audits and statutory accounts
* Experience supporting or driving compliance with Internal Controls and RTR processes
* Professional, approachable, and able to engage confidently across all levels of the organisation
* Experience working with global teams and Shared Service Centres is desirable
* A process-driven individual who takes pride in strong controls and accurate reporting
* Must have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future
Why Join Us?
DHL Global Forwarding, part of the world-renowned DHL Group, is a global leader in freight forwarding. This is an opportunity to play a key role in a stable, reputable organisation where control, compliance, and financial integrity are truly valued. You’ll work closely with senior leadership and be part of a collaborative, high-performing finance function that drives continuous improvement.
Ready to take control? Apply today and help us keep the house in order.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
* Industries
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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