General Ledger Accountant

Undisclosed; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 27,276 - 38,848; Full time

Job summary

A staffing company is looking for a General Ledger Accountant to join their finance team on a 6-month hybrid contract based at Ansty Park. The role involves overseeing Record-to-Report activities, managing the monthly close process, and providing financial analysis. Applicants should have ACCA/CIMA qualifications and experience in accounting, preferably with knowledge of SAP. This position offers competitive pay and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of Record-to-Report (R2R) principles.
• Ability to manage monthly close processes and ensure compliance.
• Experience with financial KPIs analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee core Record-to-Report (R2R) activities.
• Review and approve VAT returns and reconciliations.
• Manage the monthly close process and fixed asset reviews.
• Provide guidance to junior staff and act as backup manager.
• Partner with finance teams for SLA commitments.

Skills

Part or fully qualified ACCA / CIMA

Experience in accounting role

Experience with SAP

Coordinating / managerial experience

Solid accounting knowledge

Team player mentality

Keen attention to detail

Comfortable with Microsoft Office applications

Willing to challenge processes

Understanding of SOX

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Undisclosed

Senior Recruitment Consultant specialising in Contract Recruitment at Tapfin Solutions

Job Title: General Ledger Accountant

Location: Ansty Park – Hybrid (4 days on-site)

Duration: 6 Months

Rate: £24.00 per hour

Security Clearance Required

Role Summary:

Our client is seeking a General Ledger Accountant to join their finance team on a 6-month contract. This hybrid role, based at Ansty Park, offers a dynamic opportunity to contribute to the Record-to-Report (R2R) process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in financial operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee core Record-to-Report (R2R) activities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and SOX compliance.
• Review and approve VAT returns, payroll journals, e-payable reconciliations, and balance sheet reconciliations in Blackline.
• Manage the monthly close process, including fixed asset reviews, capital expenditure analysis, and intercompany netting.
• Provide guidance to junior and GL specialists, acting as accounting subject-matter expert and R2R manager back-up.
• Partner with global site finance teams to meet SLA commitments and resolve escalated issues efficiently.
• Analyse and report key financial KPIs to management, identifying risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Drive process optimisation initiatives to enhance accuracy, control, and operational efficiency across finance functions.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Part or fully qualified ACCA / CIMA
• Experience in accounting role
• Experience with SAP would be an advantage
• Previous coordinating / managerial experience would be an advantage
• Solid accounting knowledge
• Team player mentality
• Keen attention to detail
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office applications
• SAP knowledge advantageous
• Willing to challenge processes
• Understanding of SOX beneficial

If you’re looking for a career that will help you stand out, join our client, and fulfil your potential. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, our client offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.

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Please note, in the event of a high volume of applications for this role, we will not be able to respond to each individual applicant. Unfortunately, if you have not been contacted within 7 days we will not be progressing with your application. Thank you for your understanding.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industry

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing