UK&IE Accountant (Reporting)

Job title: UK&IE Accountant (Reporting)

Company: IKEA


Job description: UK&IE Accountant (Reporting)“You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you.A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings. Together, we work to make a better everyday life for the many. It’s the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share. Join the team and start a better life for yourself.”LocationLondon (Wembley)Employment typeFull Time PermanentDepartmentFinance, Accounting & TaxDeadline2025-04-21You already applied for this job.Candidate profile (text) – Default language 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.
• 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:

• Submit: Up-to-date CV and cover letter.
• Closing Date: 21st April 2025
• 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: Good reasons to become one of our co-workers – IKEAWE CARE FOR THE PEOPLEIt 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.Why you will love usFrom the deep forests in Sweden, we have spread our culture and values around the world. At the heart of our offer are our beautiful home-furnishing products and solutions, made with care for our planet, reaching millions of customers.At the heart of our business, are our wonderful co-workers representing diversity in all dimensions and passionate for life at home. We all contribute with our uniqueness and we want to grow and develop together.Our vision, “to create a better everyday life for the many people” inspires and guides us in everything we do. This is IKEA.What we all have in common

• Living our values
• Being your unique self, while respecting and including others
• A passion for home furnishing
• Performing & delivering while learning & developing
• Having fun!

Expected salary: £50000 per year

Location: Wembley, Greater London – London

Job date: Tue, 08 Apr 2025 05:24:42 GMT

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