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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Accountant II, AI & Digital Transformation - **Company:** Beumer Group - **Location:** Somerset, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £110,000.0 - £120,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Windows, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Spreadsheets, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables, Productivity Software, Power BI, SAP Business One, Microsoft Power Automate, Powerquery, Data Analytics - **Published:** September 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.co.uk/job/gbaadf1aaae226bdb02f3979174f3815b0/eaa ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Business Administration, or a related field. Candidates with non-accounting degrees must demonstrate significant professional accounting experience and proficiency in financial reporting, accounting operations, and accounting principles. * Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting experience. * Experience with Percentage of Completion (PoC) and project accounting. * Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting principles. * Experience working with international exchange rates and secured funds transactions. * Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas, pivot tables, lookups, and financial modeling. * Ability to work across multiple accounting functions and support team members as business needs evolve. * Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail. * Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with global teams. * Positive, professional, and proactive approach with a continuous improvement mindset. * Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 and productivity tools including Power BI, Power Query, and Power Automate. * Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools (Copilot) and emerging technologies to improve workflows, enhance decision-making, and drive greater efficiency within the role., * Strong knowledge of both GAAP and IFRS accounting standards. * Experience with SAP Business One (SAP B1) * Proven ability to support accelerated or streamlined month-end close processes. * Experience within warehousing, distribution, logistics, manufacturing, or bulk material handling industries. Commitment Required: Able to set and meet goals; sincere care for others; overwhelming desire to win and to be part of a winning team. ## Description As a Senior Accountant II, you will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of our financial reporting. We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented accounting professional with broad accounting expertise, strong systems and process knowledge, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving global environment. This role requires a collaborative team player who is eager to contribute across multiple accounting functions while continuously improving processes and supporting organizational growth. You will serve as a digital transformation champion within the Finance organization by leveraging Microsoft 365, AI, automation, and data analytics tools to improve efficiency, controls, reporting quality, and decision-making. Key Responsibilities * Ensure the accuracy and completeness of monthly financial reporting and close activities. * Prepare and post daily, weekly, and monthly journal entries. * Prepare, review, and analyze balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring timely resolution of outstanding items. * Review and analyze profit and loss accounts, identifying transactions requiring reclassification to the balance sheet. * Record, classify, and summarize financial transactions in accordance with IFRS and company accounting policies. * Support the timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports. * Perform financial analysis, develop reporting schedules, and validate data accuracy through advanced spreadsheet modeling. * Conduct actual-to-budget and variance analyses, providing meaningful insights to management. * Prepare and reconcile intercompany transactions and balances. * Process accounts payable transactions related to intercompany activity. * Assist with month-end and year-end close activities while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and strengthen internal controls. * Participate in special projects, process improvement initiatives, and cross-functional accounting assignments. * Collaborate with Finance, Operations, and other business partners to support organizational objectives. * Use Microsoft 365, AI tools, and automation capabilities to improve data quality, reduce manual effort, strengthen controls, and accelerate decision-making. * Lead the identification and implementation of AI-enabled improvements across financial close, reconciliations, reporting, analysis, and recurring accounting workflows. * Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned by the Senior Accounting Manager or Senior Director of Finance. ## Related Videos - [Beyond Hiring: Building a Sustainable Talent Acquisition Engine at Deutsche Bahn](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1856-beyond-hiring-building-a-sustainable-talent-acquisition-engine-at-deutsche-bahn) - [Launching a marketplace on-time: A lesson in taking shortcuts using spreadsheets!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/477-launching-a-marketplace-on-time-a-lesson-in-taking-shortcuts-using-spreadsheets) - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [From Global Capability Centers to AI-Powered Command Centers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100096-from-global-capability-centers-to-ai-powered-command-centers) - [The Deichmann RPA journey: Step by step with low-code automation to success](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1566-the-deichmann-rpa-journey-step-by-step-with-low-code-automation-to-success) - [REST, GraphQL, gRPC, and more: A comparison of modern API styles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100247-rest-graphql-grpc-and-more-a-comparison-of-modern-api-styles) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/277-data-analyst-salary-germany) - [The Biggest German Tech Companies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/424-the-biggest-german-tech-companies) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Best Companies to Work For in Berlin: Top 14 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/188-best-companies-to-work-for-in-berlin-top-14-companies-in-2023) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)