General Ledger Accountant (12 month FTC)

Robert Walters UK; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an experienced General Ledger Accountant for a 12-month Fixed Term Contract in Bracknell. This role is crucial for accurate month-end closings, general ledger analysis, and compliance with financial guidelines. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong financial and management accounting knowledge, alongside experience in payroll accounting and tax matters. A hybrid working model is offered.

Benefits

Car allowance

Competitive package

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified accountant with relevant certifications.
• Experience in payroll accounting and general ledger analysis is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of Corporation Tax and VAT compliance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate month-end postings and financial analysis.
• Maintain and review balance sheet positions.
• Support financial statement reviews across three legal entities.
• Work closely with local colleagues and SSC for payroll accounting.
• Provide detailed general ledger analysis for tax and VAT purposes.
• Deliver timely financial information to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with financial processes and guidelines.

Skills

Financial and management accounting

General Ledger analysis

Payroll accounting

Tax and VAT compliance

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA/CA)

Job description

Overview

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 + car allowance + competitive package + hybrid working

Location: Bracknell

Keywords: Accounting, Finance, Tax, Balance Sheet, General Ledger Analysis

We are pleased to be working with a global and market leading client, based in Bracknell, who are looking to recruit a meticulous and proactive General Ledger Accountant to join their experienced finance team on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract.

This role offers an opportunity to play a crucial role in ensuring accurate month-end closings, detailed general ledger analysis, and balance sheet reconciliations. You will work closely with the wider finance team and shared service centre to ensure precise and compliant reporting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate month-end postings and financial analysis.
• Maintain and review balance sheet positions.
• Support financial statement reviews across three legal entities.
• Work closely with local colleagues and SSC to ensure accurate payroll accounting.
• Provide detailed general ledger analysis for tax and VAT purposes.
• Deliver timely and relevant financial information to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with financial processes and accounting guidelines.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA/CA).
• Strong working knowledge of financial and management accounting.
• Experience in payroll accounting, GL analysis, Corporation Tax, and VAT would be highly advantageous.

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Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates