General Ledger Specialist

EXPERIS; Ansty CP; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A finance recruitment company is seeking a General Ledger Specialist for a 6-month contract based in Ansty Park. This hybrid position involves preparing balance sheet reconciliations, managing VAT returns, and enhancing the Record-to-Report process. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills, proficiency in SAP, and relevant accounting qualifications. Join an opportunity that supports your career growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in finance roles.
• Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Identify and resolve aged items during reconciliation.
• Review classifications and postings before month-end.
• Produce GL-related KPIs and recommend actions.
• Prepare compliance journals per internal controls.

Skills

VAT return preparation and analysis

Monthly inter-company AP/AR reconciliations

Asset register maintenance

Monthly payroll journals clearance in SAP

Balance sheet reconciliations

Financial KPI reporting

SAP

AAT qualification or pursuing accounting qualification

Job description

Overview

Job Title: General Ledger Specialist

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

Duration: 6 Months

Rate: 20.00 per hour

Security Clearance Required

Role Summary

Our client is seeking a General Ledger Specialist 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare timely and well-documented monthly balance sheet reconciliations, with clear reconciling items and action plans.
• Identify aged items during reconciliation and resolve them in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Review uncapitalised spend monthly, ensuring correct classification and posting before month-end.
• Produce and analyse GL-related KPIs, highlighting trends and recommending actions.
• Prepare ad hoc and period-end journals, ensuring compliance with internal controls and SOX requirements.
• Drive process and system improvements to streamline month-end activities.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Experience in VAT return preparation and analysis
• Proficient in monthly inter-company AP/AR reconciliations
• Knowledge of asset register maintenance including asset creation, budgeting, and disposals
• Experience with monthly payroll journals and clearing in SAP
• Strong understanding of balance sheet reconciliations and journal preparation
• Ability to analyse and report on financial KPIs
• SAP experience is essential
• AAT qualified or actively working towards a professional accounting qualification

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