Accountant III

Amcor Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global packaging company is seeking an Accountant III in Manchester to support general and sales accounting functions. Responsibilities include financial reporting, compliance, and contributing to audits. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, along with at least 5 years of experience in a similar role. Opportunities for professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package are available.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Flexible time off

Company-paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Savings Plan with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Discretionary annual bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional accounting experience in a centralized accounting function.
• 2+ years’ experience with ERP Fixed Assets modules, preferably SAP.
• Experience working with external and internal auditors.

Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end closing journal entries with supporting documentation.
• Manage all aspects of accounting for customer rebates.
• Assist in the development of forecasts and budgets.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

SAP

Salesforce (SFDC)

Job description

Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.

At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business.

Job Description

Position Overview

The Accountant III is responsible for supporting both general and sales accounting functions within a centralized accounting environment that includes multiple manufacturing locations. The role ensures accurate and timely financial reporting, compliance with internal controls and company policies, and provides operational and financial analyses to support business decision‑making. It also contributes to process improvement initiatives, supports external audits, and provides training and guidance within the accounting team. The candidate is detail‑oriented, analytical, and able to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Essential Responsibilities And Duties

General Accounting

• Prepare month‑end closing journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations and supporting schedules for numerous accounts.
• Provide ongoing support to the general accounting team.
• Conduct weekly freight review and allocation.
• Provide financial and operational month‑end and ad‑hoc analyses and reporting.
• Manage various other month‑end close responsibilities.

Sales Accounting

• Manage all aspects of accounting for customer rebates, including coordination of rebate payments, processing in the SAP rebate module, and monthly account reconciliations.
• Oversee accounting for customer‑paid tooling, including project setup, tracking, invoicing, reporting, and month‑end reconciliations.
• Provide backup support for processing pricing updates in SAP and customer price action forms in Salesforce (SFDC).
• Manage royalty and signing bonus accounting, including account reconciliations.

Other Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of forecasts and budgets.
• Establish, monitor, and enforce internal controls, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement.
• Provide ongoing support and training in General and Sales Accounting.
• Support external audit inquiries and requests.
• Support other business initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting (required).
• Minimum 5 years of professional accounting experience in a centralized accounting function, ideally supporting multiple manufacturing sites.
• 2+ years’ experience with ERP Fixed Assets modules (SAP preferred).
• Strong systems aptitude; experience with SAP ERP and SAP Business Planning & Consolidation (BPC) preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• High attention to detail, organized, and accurate.
• Self‑starter with ability to work independently.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; capable of clearly articulating thoughts and ideas.
• Effective team player who collaborates well with others.
• Solid problem‑solving, analytical, and independent thinking skills.
• Ability to make sound and timely decisions.
• Experience working with external and internal auditors.
• Ability to multi‑task and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced business environment.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Windows proficiency.
• Professional demeanor with strong overall business acumen.
• Occasional travel via automobile or airplane may be required.

Competencies

Amcor Leadership Framework Competencies

Core Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Learning on the Fly
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Drive for Results

3-5 Applicable ALF Competencies

• Business Acumen
• Functional/Technical Skills
• Priority Setting
• Organizing

ADA Requirements

None stated.

Physical Requirements

• Normal Vision
• Distant Vision
• Near Vision
• Hearing/Listening
• Sitting
• Talking/Speaking
• Hand/Finger Dexterity
• Walking
• Standing

Work Environment

Office Environment.

Our Expectations

• Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high‑performing Amcor team.
• Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation.
• Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns.
• The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full‑time salaried employees
• Company‑paid holidays starting at 9 days per year and may be slightly higher by location
• Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance, AD&D, short‑term & long‑term disability, and voluntary accident disability benefits are available
• Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
• Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing