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About Geely
At Geely, our story began in 1986 with a simple but powerful idea, an idea that has driven us to become one of the world’s most forward-thinking automotive groups. For nearly three decades, we’ve been redefining mobility through our iconic global brands, including Geely Auto, Volvo Cars, Polestar, Lotus, Zeekr, Lynk & Co, the London Electric Vehicle Company, Farizon, and more. We are Geely Auto UK, the UK arm of Geely Auto Group. Having entered the market in 2025 with our first electric SUV, the Geely EX5, we’re continuing to grow rapidly as we build a nationwide dealer and service network.
Job Purpose
You will be responsible for supporting the financial accounting operations and commercial finance operations of the company by ensuring timely and accurate reporting, business partnering and compliance with UK statutory and regulatory frameworks. This is a hands-on role requiring a proactive, detail-oriented individual with accounting expertise.
The role will provide technical assistance to key stakeholders to analyse and report on key business risks.
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Main Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with applicable Accounting Standards and reporting requirements in UK and any other relevant markets.
- Month-end close and preparation / submission of monthly accounts including submission to Group within allocated timelines each month
- Assisting Financial Controller, and Commercial Finance Manager with Annual Budgets & Monthly Rolling Forecasts including key P&L items / Balance sheet and Cashflow
- Ensure all balance sheet accounts are correctly reconciled on Monthly basis
- Ensure all accounts payable and accounts receivable are accounted for and correctly managed by our outsourced partner
- Working closely with the operational teams to provide financial insight and understand variances of actuals v budget revenue & expenditure.
- Continuously review and update Financial IT systems to improve efficiency and controls
- Create and update processes and procedures manuals
- Assisting with cash management, review and processing of payments as required
- Other project work as required
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Education, Skills and Personal characteristics required
- Bachelor’s degree or above in Finance, Accounting, Business or related is desirable
- Qualified professional accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
- Minimum 1 year post qualification experience.
- Experience of systems, processes and controls within a subsidiary of a global group
- Preferably worked in automotive business
- Establishing & monitoring controls, policies and procedures
- Helping the Company to make the right decisions; and
- Ensuring the Finance Team operates efficiently and effectively
What can we offer you beyond the salary
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (Pro rata)
- Company pension scheme
- x6 Life assurance
- Medicash
We are an equal opportunities employer
At Geely Auto UK, we value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all candidates. We are committed to fair recruitment and ensuring everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential. If you believe you are right for this role, we warmly welcome your application.
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