Financial Accountant

Job Title: Financial Accountant

Salary: Starting from £50,000 plus an excellent benefits package

Location: Milton Keynes

Hybrid working

Enhanced parental leave

Eligibility to annual bonus scheme

Access to a fantastic loan car scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Competitive pension

4x basic salary life assurance

A Quote from Jack Weller, our Tax and Accounting Manager

“At Scania, our environment is dynamic and constantly evolving, which means no two days are the same. This variety offers a unique opportunity to engage with diverse challenges and broaden your skills across different areas. We strongly believe in continuous learning and development, so you’ll always find opportunities to grow personally and professionally while contributing to a forward-thinking team that’s passionate about innovation and excellence.”

In this role, you will:

Prepare accounting journals and reconciliations

Complete allocated balance sheet reconciliations on a timely basis including investigation and resolution of any queries.

Prepare group reporting submissions including projections and market plan.

Prepare and present accurate and timely financial information for internal and external reporting.

Generate and assist with various tax returns within the required deadlines.

Assist the Finance department with the year-end audit process and preparation of statutory accounts.

Assist in the development and continual improvement of internal controls and best practice in the finance area, along with supporting digitalisation and data innovation.

Undertake ad-hoc analysis work as required.

About you:

Qualification: Fully qualified or nearing completion of ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or an equivalent professional qualification.

Proactive and self-motivated: Able to take initiative, manage a high workload, and effectively prioritise tasks both independently and within a team setting.

Deadline-driven: Comfortable working under pressure to meet tight business deadlines without compromising quality.

Highly organised: Skilled at planning and organising tasks to ensure work is completed efficiently and within agreed timeframes.

Attention to detail – operating with exceptional attention to detail in all you do.

Other requirements:

Knowledge of HFM – Hyperion Financial Management - Essential

Advanced knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint – Essential

Knowledge of IBM Planning Analytics – Cognos TM1

If you’re interested in this role we’d love to hear from you.

Closing date: 03.07.26

Next steps:

If you like the sound of this position, please apply today.

A member of the Scania Recruitment team will contact you to discuss your application.

If you are successful at that stage, you will be invited to have a conversation with the hiring manager.

We understand that every candidate is unique, and we strive to accommodate your needs. If you require any adjustments during the application process, please reach out to our Recruitment Team, we’ll be happy to discuss these with you.

Working for Scania is not just about the job. It’s about you too, and this is where the company goes the extra mile and provides an industry leading employment package. We offer an excellent benefits package which includes a pension scheme, complementary life insurance, financial incentive schemes and discounts on major retail outlets including groceries.

At Scania we invest considerably in colleague development, and you can expect to receive comprehensive training and career progression not only in the UK but throughout our Global organisation.

We have a strong and supportive culture, where each individual is seen, respected and has the potential to contribute. We trust each other to act and make decisions, and we believe in a more flexible future workplace based on individual needs. For us, diversity and inclusion is a strategic necessity. By having colleagues with the widest possible range of skills, knowledage, backgrounds, and experiences, we ensure we have the right people and together with an inclusive corporate culture, this drives our business forward. We want our colleagues to feel proud and happy to work for us, no matter where they are from or who they are, and we strive to achieve an inclusive and family-friendly environment for everyone.

Scania is dedicated to delivering exceptional products and services to our customers and the successful candidate will reflect our core values; CUSTOMER FIRST, RESPECT, ELIMINATION OF WASTE, RESPONSIBILITY and TEAM SPIRIT in all we do.

Requisition ID: 30172

Number of Openings: 1.0

Part-time / Full-time: Full-time

Permanent / Temporary: Permanent

Country/Region: GB

Location(s): Milton Keynes, GB, MK15 8HB

Required Travel: 0-25%

Workplace: Hybrid