Financial Accountant - 15 Month Fixed Term Contract
Location: Warwick, GB, CV34 5YA
Position Type: Professional
Salary: Competitive Salary
Location: Warwick (Hybrid, 3 days a week in the office)
At Volvo Group, our purpose is simple but powerful: we shape the future of sustainable transport. Every day, our people come together across the globe to move the world we want to live in. In the UK, our Financial Control & Accounting (FCA) team plays a vital role in that mission. You will be supporting Renault Trucks Commercials.
As a Financial Accountant, you’ll be at the heart of FCA, reporting directly to our Chief Accountant. Your role will centre on accurate period-end reporting, balance sheet reconciliation, and ensuring compliance with UK GAAP, IAS, and Volvo’s internal financial policies.
* Company bonus: Enjoy up to a 5% yearly bonus provided by the company.
* Pension scheme: We offer a matched pension scheme of up to 7% of your salary, with incremental benefits based on length of service, including death in service cover.
* Healthcare: Benefit from access to Bupa Cover and Dental insurance.
* Employee Assistance Programme: Take advantage of wellness, mindfulness and counselling services to support your overall well-being.
* Holiday Allowance: Start with 25 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing with service, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days.
* Discounts on various purchases: Enjoy savings on shopping vouchers, cinema tickets, holidays and travel.
* Fitness perks: MyGymDiscounts and MyActiveDiscounts
You may be a newly qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA), or a part-qualified accountant who is nearing the end of your exams and already brings solid accounting experience.
You’ll bring
* AAT qualification
* Strong Excel skills — including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis.
* Strong background in reconciliations and financial reporting
* Knowledge of VAT and corporate tax legislation
* A methodical mindset, with attention to detail and a drive to resolve issues effectively.
What you will do
You will be supporting Renault Trucks Commercials, working in partnership with Business Control, the New and Used Sales teams and Dealership depots.
* Deliver accurate and timely period end accounting
* Reconcile key balance sheet accounts and prepare supporting documentation for monthly review and sign off
* Investigate and resolve balance sheet discrepancies, ensuring issues are fully understood and closed out
* Contributing to improvements in reporting, reconciliation and control processes
* Prepare financial analysis to explain variances against plan and forecast, identifying key drivers
* Support and contribute to a strong financial control environment, working collaboratively within the FCA team to improve reporting and processes
You will also be part of a well established FCA team, working alongside two experienced Financial Accountants and a Rental Accountant and the wider Financial Control and Accounting team. Together you will form a close knit team supporting the integrity of financial reporting across the business.
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Who we are and what we believe in
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.
Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.
Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.
If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.
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