Assistant Accountant
Croda is a FTSE100 organisation where we truly believe our people are our difference and this, along with our values of Innovative, Responsible and Together, create ‘our Purpose, Smart science to improve lives™’. With over 5,000 employees globally, we specialise in the research and development of innovative ingredients for the Life Science and Consumer Care markets.
We are focused on developing our inclusive culture through accountability, collaboration and innovation. By joining Croda, you will be part of a team who are using smart science to create a more sustainable future.
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 include balance sheet reconciliations, cost centre reporting and supporting wider accounting activities. You will support central reporting by completing ad‑hoc analysis to assist regional stakeholders when required.
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 bring:
- Experience of balance sheet reconciliations and cost centre reporting
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to work to agreed SLAs and deadlines under pressure
- A service-focused mindset, with confidence communicating with regional stakeholders
- Strong teamwork skills, collaborating effectively to improve and standardise processes
- Strong knowledge of Excel and experience with ERP systems (SAP desirable)
- Either experience in a similar role or beginning/currently studying ACA/CIMA/ACCA, with a commitment to ongoing development
- Exposure to audit, financial accounts or management accounts environments
What You’ll Be Doing:
Be part of a team that values diversity, sustainability, and continuous innovation, where your ideas and contributions matter.
- Delivering timely, accurate service to internal customers across the region
- Preparing month‑end balance sheet reconciliations and cost centre reporting
- Supporting cost centre managers with budgets and forecasts
- Assisting with the UK VAT return preparation
- Working to process KPIs and identifying opportunities for process improvement
- Supporting the delivery of high-quality management accounts
- Providing flexible support to the finance team when required
What We Offer:
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- plans
- Generous parental leave
- Retail platform benefits
- Free car parking on Croda sites
- Flexible working arrangements (remove if not applicable)
In addition to the benefits above, employees also have access to a salary sacrifice car scheme* (after 6 months with the company), Cycle to Work scheme*, Health Cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme. As well as access to number of health and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year.
- Please note salary criteria is applicable for this benefit.
Additional Information
This is a hybrid role.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issues with our online application process, please email [email protected].
Why Croda?
At Croda, we believe our people are our difference. We are people-led, driven by the desire to do good and deliver value, a unifying principle shaped by all the great people that have travelled through Croda since our beginning in 1925. We pride ourselves on bringing together diverse teams and talents from across the globe and, guided by our values of Responsible, Innovative, and Together, we are passionate about building an inclusive, collaborative, and diverse organisation with innovation and customer focus underpinning all that we do.
Croda is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.
