Is your expertise Financial Accounting, Internal & External Audit, and Statutory Accounts? This key role provides business-critical support to the Head of Accounting, ensuring financial integrity, robust controls, and process improvements across our Record to Report (RTR) processes.

37.5 hours per week | Mon – Fri | 09:00 to 17:30 (some flexibility in start and finish times) 

Hybrid working – office in Staines TW18/home

DHL Global Forwarding, a world-renowned company, is consistently recognised as a top employer with excellent career prospects. 

We offer:

• A competitive annual salary and a generous annual bonus
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Car/car allowance 
• Private medical healthcare
• Pension scheme - up to 8% employer contribution
• Career development, including assistance with job-relevant external qualifications 
• Access to DHL Advantages – discounts on high-street stores, restaurants and gyms
• Charity and volunteering support through the DHL Foundation

What you’ll be doing

• Leading the production of annual Statutory Accounts; working with external auditors on quarterly and yearly reports
• Oversee the month-end close and aid the accounting team and SSC with uploads and fixing errors
• Reviewing and signing off on designated Balance Sheet accounts within RTR/IC areas
• Maintaining effective Internal Control processes, ensuring documentation is audit-ready 
• Supporting the Head of Accounting with monthly forecasts, yearly budgets, and FTE reporting
• Conducting quarterly Balance Sheet risk and opportunity reviews
• Working with the Global Shared Services (GSC) team to find ways to improve processes

About you 

A technically strong finance professional who can work effectively in a corporate environment with structured processes and can handle complex financial processes and documentation.

• Strong experience in Financial Accounting, audits and statutory accounts
• Experience supporting or driving compliance with Internal Controls and RTR processes
• Professional, approachable, and able to engage confidently across all levels of the organisation
• Experience working with global teams and Shared Service Centres is desirable
• A process-driven individual who takes pride in strong controls and accurate reporting
• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) preferred
• Must have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future

Why Join Us?

DHL Global Forwarding, part of the world-renowned DHL Group, is a global leader in freight forwarding. This is an opportunity to play a key role in a stable, reputable organisation where control, compliance, and financial integrity are truly valued. You’ll work closely with senior leadership and be part of a collaborative, high-performing finance function that drives continuous improvement.

Ready to take control? Apply today and help us keep the house in order.