**Career Area:** Finance **Job Description:** **Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.** When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. **Job Title:** Accountant **Salary:** £47,600 - £58,000 depending on achievements **Contract:** Full time & permanent **Location:** Desford, Leicestershire This role will support Caterpillar Inc’s **Building Construction Products** (BCP) division with global transportation and inventory reporting and analysis. It involves timely and accurate financial record-keeping and reporting, as directed by management. **What You Will Do:** + Reporting, forecasting, and analysis of both inbound and outbound managed freight, transportation, and BCP global inventory. + Presentation and explanation of results to management. + Creating and utilising automated tools for updating, analysing, and reporting financial results. + Partnering with technical accounting and the Distribution Services Division to ensure BCP inventory is appropriately classified on the balance sheet. **What You Will Need:** + **Education:** A degree or equivalent level proven skills in data analytics and visualisation, combined with effective business partnering skills, will also be considered. + **Accuracy and Attention to Detail:** Ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision. + **Analytical Thinking:** Ability to determine root causes and develop effective solutions. + **Effective Communication:** Ability to clearly convey and interpret ideas and information. + **Managing Multiple Priorities:** Strong time management and prioritisation skills. + **Problem Solving:** Ability to recognise and resolve operational or process issues. + **Accounting Knowledge:** Understanding of accounting methods and ability to prepare financial reports. + **Financial Analysis:** Ability to interpret and draw conclusions from financial data. + **Financial Reporting:** Ability to create and maintain accurate financial reports. **Top Candidates Will Also Have:** + Experience with Power BI or similar data visualisation tools. + Accounting certification is not required but would be a preferred. **Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.** **What You Will Get** **One Company, Limitless Opportunities** Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. We do business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries, and Energy & Transportation – and providing financing and related services through our Financial Products segment. Careers at Caterpillar are limitless, we have opportunities in Engineering, Human Resources, Manufacturing, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain and so much more. You can create the career you want. It’s your time and talent, make it count. **Our Sustainability Commitment** Caterpillar has a long-standing commitment to sustainability, one of our five Values in Action. It is part of who we are and what we do. We actively lead sustainable green initiatives to preserve the environment, help reduce poverty with the Caterpillar Foundation and stay involved in the communities we help build. **Benefits:** 27 days annual leave plus Bank holidays - opportunity to buy and sell, 10% Bonus, Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up to 10%, Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution, optional flexible benefits including access to private health and dental care plans, EV car lease etc **Posting Dates:** September 30, 2025 - October 8, 2025 Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .