Title: Finance Assistant
Hours: 37.5 per week
Location: Grangemouth (5 days in the HQ office)
Salary: Dependent on skills, qualifications and experience
Contract type: Permanent

ABOUT US

Are you in?

A truly global company, INEOS comprises of 36 businesses with 194 sites in 29 countries throughout the world. We also encompass a range of consumer brands and sports interests.
INEOS O&P UK Grangemouth is a petrochemicals centre of excellence. We are the largest manufacturing site in Scotland. We pride ourselves in offering a working environment that is friendly and welcoming, that offers employees true autonomy and empowerment and that enables everyone to achieve their goals and to have a fulfilling professional career with us.
Our aim, as always, is to find new, improved ways of doing things. Whether that’s through improving the energy efficiency of our plants, developing new ways of working or delivering on our net zero promises, we like to push boundaries and overcome challenges.
If you share our vision for a sustainable future; if you possess the skills and competencies to help deliver our net zero road map; if you want to play your part in the remarkable next step in the UK petrochemical sector, we’d like to hear from you.

ABOUT OUR OPPORTUNITY

Do you enjoy working with numbers and spreadsheets? Are you keen on a career in Financial Accounting and Reporting?
We're currently looking for Finance Assistant to join the European accounting team working on-site at our office in Grangemouth. In this extremely varied role, where you’ll be working within the Financial Reporting team, you’ll be relied upon to provide daily support to the crucial business functions supported by this team.
You’ll demonstrate the ability to make decisions within designated guidelines and be able to work in a high pressure environment.
The role of Finance Assistant provides a great opportunity to gain experience in different areas of the finance function and provides a good base for future progression within the organisation.
In return for the above, we offer generous pay and benefits together with the opportunity for training and financial support for further education.
Key accountabilities

• Raise sales invoices for miscellaneous services.
• Prepare and post journals into the accounting system.
• Preparation and posting of bank reconciliations.
• Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, ensuring variances and areas of risk are identified and actioned appropriately.

ABOUT YOU

Required:

• Educated to Degree/HND level in Accounting or Business Management OR previous experience in similar role.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to work to and meet deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good communication skills.
• Flexible.
• Team player.
• A willingness to learn and desire to develop and progress within the finance function.
• Excellent working knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook.

WHAT WE OFFER

• 34 days holiday (optional salary sacrifice to purchase up to 5 extra days)
• Benefits Platform – access to discounts on high street stores etc., Discounted Private Medical Insurance, Travel Insurance etc.
• Up to 20% Discretionary Bonus Opportunity
• Scottish Widows Contributory Pension including employer contributions
• Free On-site Gym
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced Maternity Leave
• Salary Sacrifice Car and Cycle to Work Scheme
• Ongoing Career Development

HOW TO APPLY

Application Process
Interested candidates should submit their CV via our website.
Pre-screen (If applicable)
Applicants with a successful CV may be invited to an online MS Teams or telephone call to further discuss the role, the organisation and your suitability.
Formal Interview
Successful applicants will then be invited to interview which will consist of behavioural and technical questions. For some roles the recruitment process may also include technical testing, behaviour questionnaires and/ or a delivering a presentation.
Provisional Offer
If you are selected as the preferred candidate you will receive a provisional offer which will be subject to a medical assessment and reference checks. Some roles may also require a criminality check.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during application, assessment and on-boarding stages. If you would like to discuss any adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process please contact opportunities.uk@ineos.com.
If you were referred by a permanent member of staff that currently works at INEOS O&P UK Grangemouth please email opportunities.uk@ineos.com confirming the position you applied for and the name of the employee that referred you. Please note the employee referral scheme is only applicable for permanent vacancies.