UK&IE Accountant

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Ingka External Full time
  • Job ID: 281383
  • Date posted: 07/04/2025
Join IKEA as an Accountant (Reporting)

Your Role:

Provide in-depth accounting (reporting) knowledge to ensure high-quality activities compliant with Ingka frameworks and local legislation. Be an engaged partner supporting stakeholders in reaching their goals.

WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE:
  1. Education: Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
  2. Qualifications: Fully qualified or a passed finalist - ACA/ACCA or an equivalent certification with a solid understanding of GAAP and strong core accounting skills.
  3. Experience: 3+ years in accounting / qualified accountant or finance, showcasing advanced skills. Project and fixed asset accounting on SAP is desirable.
  4. Leadership: Proven leadership skills, well-organized, able to deal with a variety of issues at the same time.
  5. Background: Experience in a large, international organization.
  6. Skills: Proficient prioritization, clear direction, and efficient time management. Ability to work to tight deadlines in high pressure periods (month end/ year end) with a positive attitude.
  7. Communication: Clear English language communication skills.
  8. Systems: Strong Excel skills and SAP experience is essential.
WHAT YOU WILL DO DAY TO DAY:
  1. Analysis and collaboration: Create insights into costs and performance. Analyze the cost lines in the P&L and conduct P&L reviews with the relevant stakeholders within finance and business steering.
  2. Month end - P&L and Balance Sheet responsibility including analysis, journals, and reconciliations.
  3. Process Improvements: Identify process gaps, design efficient processes and engage the relevant stakeholders in doing so.
  4. Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes. Ensure proper follow-up on costs and business cases.
  5. Project Financials: Set up and maintain financial structures to track project costs and performance, aiding decision-making and business steering.
  6. Reporting: Work with local and central Accounting & Reporting Operations to ensure accurate, timely management reporting, adhering to global frameworks and local requirements. Liaise with group accounting and reporting to ensure that our submissions are compliant.
  7. Audit: Assisting with year-end audit deliverables and completing statutory accounting packs. Engage with the external auditors throughout the interim and annual audits in an efficient manner.
  8. Global Standards: Collaborate with Group Financial Controlling teams to minimize deviations from global standards, ensuring compliance and effective operations.
  9. Cross-Functional Connection: Maintain reliable connections with core areas, business owners, group functions, and process teams within the Ingka Group.
  10. Organizational Growth: Ensure readiness and growth in skills, performance, and succession through an end-to-end approach.
  11. Safety: Ensure a safe environment for co-workers, external consultants, and contractors in line with Ingka policies.
  12. Other ad hoc finance department requests as required.
WHY YOU WILL LOVE IT:
  1. Contribution: Your work directly supports business decisions and growth.
  2. Collaboration: Work closely with various teams and stakeholders.
  3. Growth: Opportunities for personal and professional development.
  4. Innovation: Simplify and improve ways of working.

Come see the wonderful workday where we create a better everyday life for the many

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
  • Position Details: Full-time: 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
  • Location: Minimum of 8 days per month at Service Office, remainder remote.
What We Offer:
  • Starting Salary From: £50,000 plus full IKEA benefits package.
How to Apply:
  1. Submit: Up-to-date CV and cover letter.
  2. Closing Date: 21st April 2025
  3. Interviews: 1st Stage Virtual Video Interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place from 14th April 2025. Final stage interviews will take place from the 23rd April 2025.

Apply Now: Tight recruitment timeline, so apply as soon as possible.

At IKEA, our co-workers bring unique ideas and talents to work every day. We offer a variety of benefits to suit their and their family's everyday needs. Discover the wonderful IKEA experience and the many reasons to become one of our co-workers.

WE CARE FOR THE PEOPLE

It takes the diversity of thought, background, and culture to make a great idea a reality. We welcome candidates from all walks of life to join us, where we feel valued for our uniqueness and recognized for our diverse talents.

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