Technical Accounting / External Reporting Accountant

About our group:

Seagate is a leading provider of data storage technology and infrastructure solutions, helping people and businesses maximize the value of data. The Springtown location plays an integral role in the manufacturing process of the group. The External Reporting and Technical Accounting team partners with the wider finance team and other organizations to support Seagate globally.

The successful candidate will play a key role in this growing team, supporting compliance in financial reporting as well as providing technical accounting support to colleagues globally

About the role - you will:

• Play a key role in the preparation of external reporting filings (US SEC – 10K / 10Q; global consolidated financial statements). 
• Take a leading role in the preparation of ESG reporting, in particular CSRD adoption and ongoing compliance.
• Provide technical accounting guidance and support to key business partners across the organization, performing research and documenting findings clearly and concisely. 
• Support the ongoing management and updating of Seagate global finance policies. 
• Adhere to tight reporting deadlines.
• Analyze financial statement variances.
• Prepare SOX control documentation for controls over financial reporting.
• Liaise with finance teams across the organization internationally. 
• Ad hoc projects as required.
• Any other duties in line with team responsibilities.
   

About you:

• Self-starter, confident with working independently as well as working as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail, organized and accurate.
• Very good oral and written communication skills.
   

Your experience includes:

• Qualified accountant, with significant experience within a busy multinational organization strongly preferred. 
• High level of knowledge of key business tools – MS Office, systems (SAP) and analytical tools. 
• Excellent knowledge of accounting standards including US GAAP, with the ability to research relevant guidance and provide feedback.
• Experience of operating within a SOX control environment.
• Previous experience in environmental/climate reporting (including CSRD) is preferred but not essential

Completed applications should be submitted no later than midnight on 5th Jan 2025.

Any costs associated with obtaining a right to work in the UK (e.g. visa fees and health surcharge) will be borne by the applicant.

Please demonstrate on your Cover Letter or CV how you meet the criteria above in order to proceed in the recruitment process. 

This is a Full-Time hybrid working position.

Testing may be used as part of the selection process.
 
At Seagate we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. To see all vacancies that Seagate has available, please sign up - Register with our Talent Network for career updates and to be considered for future opportunities. 
 
Seagate Technology is committed to equal opportunity in employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community irrespective of sex, marital status, religious affiliation, age, disability or ethnic origin. The Company specifically welcomes applications from the protestant community who are currently underrepresented in this job category. All applications will be considered strictly on the basis of merit.
 

Location:

Location: Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland

Our Springtown site in Derry/Londonderry is one of the largest manufacturers in the area and we’re proud that Seagate is a flexible and inclusive place to work. We have more than 1,400 employees spanning research and development, manufacturing, and other functions.
 
Here at work, you can grab breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks at our subsidized on-site cafe.
 
Looking for an active break from your workday? We’ve got you covered. Take a group or individual exercise class during lunch or after work at our on-site gym. 
 
Network with your colleagues through the Young Professionals Network, Women’s Leadership Group, the Carers Café (for caregivers of individuals with disabilities), Volunteer in the community with our support! Join our creative network, which includes a choir, foreign language classes and even a cookery class! 
 
Join our Employee Resource Groups (ERG), a voluntary, employee-led community built on a shared diversity identity and/or an appreciation of that identity, open to ALL current employees at Seagate! 
 
See list below of many of our Company Benefits:
 
Ø    Health – AXA Healthcare, for employees and dependents, Company sick pay and medical leave, Occupational healthcare service, Employee assistance programmes, Group income protection and On-site gym/ exercise classes / personal trainer.
 
Ø    Work Life Balance – Annual leave, Part-time working, Enhanced maternity pay, Enhanced paternity pay, Bereavement leave.
 
Ø    Finance – Pension – employer contributory scheme, Life assurance, Employee stock purchase plan, Competitive base pay, Company bonus scheme, Reward and recognition, Employee savings scheme, Perks at work discount programmes, Employee discount scheme, Pay for civil / jury duty.
 
Ø    Career – Degree / non degree assistance Externally accredited training and development opportunities, Service awards, LinkedIn learning, Learning & development programmes.

Location: Springtown, United Kingdom
Travel: None