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UK&IE Accountant (Reporting)

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  • London, London, City Of, United Kingdom
  • Фінанси, Бухгалтерський обік та Оподаткування
  • ПОВНА ЗАЙНЯТІСТЬ

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  • Дата публікації: 11/07/2025



    • Join IKEA as a 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:

    • Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
    • Qualifications: Fully qualified or a passed finalist - ACA/ACCA or an equivalent certification with a solid understanding of GAAP and strong core accounting skills.
    • Experience: 3+ years in accounting / qualified accountant or finance, showcasing advanced skills. Project and fixed asset accounting on SAP is desirable
    • Leadership: Proven leadership skills, well-organized, able to deal with a variety of issues at the same time
    • Background: Experience in a large, international organization.
    • 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.
    • Communication: Clear English language communication skills.
    • Systems: Strong Excel skills and SAP experience is essential -

    WHAT YOU WILL DO DAY TO DAY:


    • 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.
    • Month end - P&L and Balance Sheet responsibility including analysis, journals and reconciliations.
    • Process Improvements: Identify process gaps, design efficient processes and engage the relevant stakeholders in doing so.
    • Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes. Ensure proper follow-up on costs and business cases.
    • Project Financials: Set up and maintain financial structures to track project costs and performance, aiding decision-making and business steering.
    • 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 ac-counting and reporting to ensure that our submissions are compliant.
    • 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.
    • Global Standards: Collaborate with Group Financial Controlling teams to minimize deviations from global standards, ensuring compliance and effective operations.
    • Cross-Functional Connection: Maintain reliable connections with core areas, business owners, group functions, and process teams within the Ingka Group.
    • Organizational Growth: Ensure readiness and growth in skills, performance, and succession through an end-to-end approach.
    • Safety: Ensure a safe environment for co-workers, external consultants, and contractors in line with Ingka policies.
    • Other ad hoc finance department requests as required

    WHY YOU WILL LOVE IT:

    • Contribution: Your work directly supports business decisions and growth.
    • Collaboration: Work closely with various teams and stakeholders.
    • Growth: Opportunities for personal and professional development.
    • 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.

    Service Office Working Principle: 12 days of workplace presence per month
    • 8 days at our Service Office
    • 4 days at your nearest IKEA unit

    What We Offer:
    • Starting Salary From: £50,000 plus full IKEA benefits package.

    How to Apply:
    • Submit: Up-to-date CV and cover letter.
    • Interviews: 1st Stage Virtual Video Interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place ASAP.

    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: Good reasons to become one of our co-workers - IKEA

    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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