Assistant Accountant

Job title:

Assistant Accountant

Company

Croda

Job description

Assistant AccountantVacancy Number: req5130Location: CowickLocation Address:
Cowick Hall, Snaith
Goole, East Yorkshire, DN14 9AA
United KingdomClosing Date: 21/07/2025Croda is a FTSE100 organisation driven around our purpose of Smart Science to Improve Lives™. With over 6,000 employees across 39 countries, we are focused on the research and development of novel and highly sustainable raw materials for the Life Sciences and Consumer Care sectors.We are passionate and excited about how we can develop and utilise new technologies to shape and inspire changes within an ever-growing marketplace. An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Accountant to join the European Finance team, based at our Cowick Hall offices in East Yorkshire. This role represents the perfect opportunity for someone who is looking to gain invaluable experience within finance. The responsibilities of the role include balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany accounting, invoice and journal coding, master data entry as well as having a willingness to accept additional accounting duties. You will also ensure accurate financial reporting by completing regular analysis where appropriate to reduce the risk of financial implications on the business.Who We’re Looking For:At Croda, we believe our people are the heart of our success. We are committed to fostering an environment where you can grow, make a meaningful impact, and thrive.

• You will have knowledge of basic accounting such as balance sheet reconciliations, journals, fixed asset accounting and intercompany reconciliations

• You must have a strong work ethic, organised and able to work under pressure

• Good teamwork skills to work alongside other finance colleagues to help improve and streamline processes.

• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines

• Strong knowledge of Excel

• Ability to deal with multi-functional and multi-regional teams/colleagues

• Experience of ERP (SAP) systems is desirable

• Accounting Degree or AAT (qualified or part-qualified)

What You’ll Be Doing:Be part of a team that values diversity, sustainability, and continuous innovation, where your ideas and contributions matter.

• Preparing daily / weekly bank reconciliations

• Coding invoices and journal documents

• Checking and creating master data in accounting software such as supplier banking details

• Preparing month end balance sheet reconciliations

• Liaising with Croda entities around the world to reconcile intercompany statements

• Assisting rest of accounting team in the preparation of monthly management accounts and annual statutory accounts

• Providing information to internal and external auditors

What We Offer:Join a global organisation with countless opportunities for growth and leadership.The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including:

• Defined benefit pension scheme

• 25 days paid holiday allowance (plus bank holidays)

• Private medical insurance

• Free lunch in on-site restaurant

• Access to share plans

• Cycle to work scheme

• Car leasing scheme

• Generous parental leave

• Retail platform benefits

• Free car parking on Croda sites

• Flexible working arrangements

Additional InformationIf you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issues with our online application process, please email candidate@croda.com.Croda recognises employees as our strength and the diversity they bring to our workforce are directly linked to our ongoing success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including age, race, colour, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

Expected salary

Location

Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire

Job date

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 07:53:29 GMT

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