General Ledger Accountant

DO & CO; London Borough of Hounslow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global gourmet entertainment company in the UK is seeking a General Ledger Accountant to perform essential accounting functions. This full-time position emphasizes relationship building within teams, accurate record keeping, and compliance with financial regulations. Ideal candidates will have a BSc in a relevant field, strong skills in Excel and accounting software, and a meticulous approach to financial reporting. Enjoy perks like on-site meals and career development opportunities in an innovative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

On-Site Free Meals

On-Site Free Parking

In-house training opportunities

Refer a Friend Scheme

Genuine career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ready to roll up your sleeves and do what is needed for best service.
• Self-motivated, resilient, and a change champion in a fast-paced environment.
• Meticulous attention to detail and precise record keeping skills.
• Experience in dealing with customs would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain working relationships with other departments.
• Prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts and ensure data accuracy.
• Support Financial Accounting Manager with daily tasks.
• Monitor VAT transactions and ensure accurate reporting.
• Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Balance Sheet Reconciliation

General Ledger Reconciliation

Debits & Credits

GAAP

Pivot tables

General Ledger Accounting

Accounting

Sage

Account Reconciliation

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Dynamics GP

ERP Systems

Education

BSc in Accounting, Finance or Mathematics

Tools

Sage

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Dynamics GP

Job description

The General Ledger Accountant performs a variety of routine and non-routine accounting functions with significant focus on General Ledger accounting. This position is also responsible for supporting the Financial Accounting Manager in conducting key activities such as month‑end and quarter‑end close Fixed Assets Account Reconciliations and Audits. You will be recording and processing a vast range of financial transactions. A General Ledger Accountant is essential for financial reporting and requires liaison with various departments and individuals across the DO & CO family.

• To build and maintain excellent working relationships with other department ensuring the provision of a positive and professional service
• Prepare journal entries reconcile accounts and ensure data accuracy.
• Forward thinking administrator always looking to exceed targets and expectations whilst maintaining the collectiveness of the team and culture of DO & CO
• Maintaining good working relationships with all DO & CO family members as well as our partners vendors and other stakeholders
• Supporting Financial Accounting Manager with daily tasks as required
• Conducting accurate record keeping for audit trail and reporting purposes as well as feeding into month end closure activities
• Maintaining and updating the fixed assets database and intercompany recharge management
• Prepare review and submit VAT returns in compliance with regional and international requirements.
• Monitor VAT transactions and ensure accurate reporting
• Conduct internal audit to ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational policies
• Liaise with external auditors and regulatory bodies during inspections and audits
• Manage and oversee financial statements ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards
• Perform reconciliations and analysis of accounts to ensure data integrity
• Supporting the team with ad hoc requests as and when needed

Qualifications

• BSc in Accounting Finance or Mathematics or relevant experience in a Financial Administrator / Assistant role
• Ready to roll up your sleeves and do what is needed to give our partners the best service with a problem‑solving mentality
• Motivation to deliver exceptional service
• Well presented professional individual with a can‑do positive attitude that indulges in team success
• Self‑motivation resilience and a positive change champion for DO & CO in a fast‑paced environment that requires flexibility and adapting
• Experience in dealing with customs would be an advantage
• Meticulous attention to detail and precise record keeping skills
• Build strong relationships within the DO & CO Family creating a team spirit encouraging them to be at their best
• You are a clear and engaging communicator strong written and verbal English and will use a variety of methods to keep the DO & CO Family well informed as well as internal and external stakeholders
• Flexible in the way you think making decisions efficiently and handling change to ensure everything we do is right for our partners and the DO & CO family
• Highly proficient in excel with excellent working knowledge of accounting software packages and the ability to handle and integrate data sources both manual and electronic
• Good working knowledge of UK tax auditing and commercial regulatory rules

Additional Information

• Competitive salary
• On‑Site role
• Enjoy perks by referring your friends through our Refer a Friend Scheme
• On‑Site Free Parking
• Save money and time with On‑Site Free Meals
• Expand your skills and knowledge through our in‑house training opportunities.
• A business where you can have a real impact were not afraid of new ideas!
• Genuine career development opportunities both nationally and internationally
• The opportunity to work with and represent one of the most innovative players in the luxury global gourmet entertainment market

DO&CO is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race colour religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status

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Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full‑time

Key Skills

Balance Sheet Reconciliation,General Ledger Reconciliation,Debits & Credits,GAAP,Pivot tables,General Ledger Accounting,Accounting,Sage,Account Reconciliation,Microsoft Excel,Microsoft Dynamics GP,ERP Systems

Department / Functional Area: Finance

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1