Financial Accountant

Overview

In this Financial Accountant role, you’ll support the Finance department in Biggleswade to deliver accurate monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and annual financial reporting within regulatory standards. You’ll work to ensure IFRS compliance, robust controls, and transparent reporting to both UK and Liebherr Group stakeholders. The role blends treasury oversight, hedging, and drive for performance within a globally governed framework. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally to sustain strong customer focus and leadership culture while enabling informed business decisions.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Training and personal development
• Secure and progressive work environment

Responsibilities

• Support corporate tax, VAT and statutory reporting for Liebherr International and local subsidiaries
• Report monthly P&L and balance sheet to the Liebherr Group (KON)
• Monitor treasury activities including payments, bank reconciliations and cash flow forecasting
• Manage foreign exchange hedging and review FX outcomes
• Record transactions in line with Liebherr policy and IFRS; reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly
• Assist with internal and external audits; provide timely information
• Maintain fixed asset register (acquisitions/disposals)
• Oversee Liebherr Investment Process (LIP) and ONS data submissions
• Support Internal Controls System (IKS) development and maintenance
• Ensure transfer pricing compliance with Liebherr policy
• Provide management information to enable informed decisions
• Highlight issues to senior management and propose system/process improvements
• Build relationships across Liebherr GB and affiliated entities to ensure timely reporting
• Support other accounting staff and maintain legal compliance

Key requirements

• 3+ years in a similar financial accounting role
• AAT Level 4 Qualification or equivalent
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables)
• Ability to work effectively in a pressurised environment
• Experience with accounting software

• communication
• teamwork
• ability to work under pressure
• IFRS knowledge
• Treasury management
• FX hedging and monitoring

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