General Ledger Accountant

Axis CLC Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Medical scheme

Life assurance

25 days holiday

Perkbox

Job summary

Axis CLC Group is seeking a General Ledger Accountant to join its Group Finance team in the UK. You will manage the integrity of the general ledger, post journals, perform reconciliations and support month-end close.

Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, you will collaborate with Purchase Ledger, Payroll, FP&A and operations to ensure accurate reporting and robust controls. Part-qualified ACCA/CIMA or studying and strong Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified ACCA or CIMA, or actively studying.
• Experience in General Ledger, Financial Accounting or Management Accounting.
• Strong month-end, journal postings and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Advanced Excel for data analysis and reconciliation.
• Strong controls, accuracy and audit readiness.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the integrity of the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and alignment with standards.
• Prepare, review and post journals, accruals, prepayments and other ledger adjustments.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and resolve items promptly.
• Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare financial reports and variance analyses for senior management.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Payroll and FP&A to improve reporting quality.

Skills

ACCA/CIMA progress

Month-end

Excel

Journal entries

Communication

Education

Part-qualified ACCA or CIMA

Tools

Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations

Job description

Axis CLC is a national property maintenance and compliance partner, backed by over 110 years of combined experience and operating from 23 offices across the UK. Together, our divisions employ more than 2,500 people and support over 400 clients nationwide, delivering essential property repairs, maintenance, refurbishment, decarbonisation and building safety services that keep homes and public buildings operating at their best. Each year we complete over 400,000 repairs, helping to keep tenants safe, properties performing and owners fully compliant.

We are actively recruiting a General Ledger Accountant to join our Group Finance team.

Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, the General Ledger Accountant will play a key role in maintaining the integrity of the general ledger, ensuring financial information is accurate, complete and reliable. Working closely with colleagues across Finance, including Purchase Ledger, Payroll, FP&A and operational teams, you'll support an efficient month-end close, strengthen financial controls and help embed continuous improvements across our finance processes.

This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified accountant looking to develop their career within a fast-paced, growing business where you'll have the opportunity to influence how we work while supporting high-quality financial reporting and decision making.

What You will Deliver

• Take ownership of the integrity of the general ledger, ensuring financial information is accurate, complete and maintained in line with accounting standards and company policies.
• Prepare, review and post journals, accruals, prepayments and other ledger adjustments to support accurate financial reporting.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving reconciling items in a timely manner.
• Support the month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes, ensuring reporting deadlines are achieved.
• Prepare financial reports, variance analysis and supporting commentary to assist senior management and wider finance teams.
• Work closely with Accounts Payable, Payroll, FP&A and operational teams to resolve accounting queries and improve the quality of financial reporting.
• Support internal and external audit activities by preparing supporting documentation and responding to audit queries.
• Monitor expenditure, investigate variances and identify opportunities to strengthen financial controls and improve reporting accuracy.
• Analyse financial data to identify trends, discrepancies and opportunities for process improvement, helping embed robust and sustainable financial controls.
• Maintain accurate accounting records, supporting documentation and general ledger procedures whilst contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function.

About You

• Part-qualified ACCA or CIMA (or actively studying towards a professional qualification).
• Previous experience working within a General Ledger, Financial Accounting or Management Accounting environment.
• Strong understanding of month-end processes, journal postings and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills, including data analysis and reconciliation.
• Good understanding of financial controls, accounting principles and audit requirements.
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Able to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines, particularly during month-end reporting cycles.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• A proactive approach with a continuous improvement mindset and a willingness to challenge and improve existing processes.

Desirable Experience

• Experience in the property, construction or maintenance services sector is advantageous.
• Experience working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations.
• Experience supporting internal and external audit processes.

What We Offer

• Salary £40,000-£50,000 depending on experience, plus performance-related bonus
• Pension, medical scheme options and life assurance
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays
• Perkbox benefits worth up to £350 per year, including discounts, perks and wellbeing support
• 24/7 GP referral and wellbeing support service
• 1 paid volunteer day
• £2,000 refer-a-friend bonus after the referee passes probation
• Opportunities for development and progression across Axis CLC

Why Axis CLC

Joining Axis CLC means being part of a national team delivering essential services across housing, education, healthcare, defence and commercial property. We value reliability, quality and social impact, and offer meaningful work with real opportunities to grow.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Many faces, one Axis CLC. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. If you need any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.