Accountant (18-month maternity cover)

We are looking for a talented Accountant (maternity cover) to join our team specializing in Finance for our Meritor - Corporate Finance Department in Cwmbran, United Kingdom. This is an 18-month maternity cover role , open for secondment.In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:Strengthening general ledger integrity: Ensure accurate and complete posting of fixed assets, intercompany transactions, accruals, prepayments, and bank reconciliations, providing a robust and reliable financial foundation.Driving efficient month-end close: Coordinate timely and precise month-end activities, reducing close cycle times while maintaining high accuracy and control standards.Enhancing financial reporting quality: Deliver clear, consistent, and accurate financial information that supports both group reporting requirements and local statutory needs.Embedding best practices: Identify, implement, and continuously improve accounting processes and controls to drive efficiency, consistency, and compliance across the function.Supporting audit excellence: Act as a key point of contact for SOX, internal, and external audits, ensuring well-prepared documentation, smooth audit interactions, and timely issue resolution.Ensuring audit readiness and compliance: Provide complete and accurate information to external auditors to meet group and statutory audit requirements without delays or rework.Standardizing across European entities: Partner closely with European accounting teams to harmonize processes, controls, and best practices across all sites.Delivering statutory reporting: Assist with the preparation of UK statutory financial statements, ensuring accuracy, compliance with local regulations, and alignment with group policies.To be successful in this role you will need the following:Strong technical accounting expertise: Solid knowledge of general ledger management, including fixed assets, intercompany, accruals, prepayments, and bank reconciliations, to ensure acc