GL Accountant

PARKER HANNIFIN CORP; Coventry; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational company is seeking a qualified GL Accountant for a 6-month contract in Coventry. The role involves overseeing general ledger activities, ensuring financial integrity, and collaborating with finance teams. Ideal candidates will have accounting experience and be part or fully qualified in ACCA/CIMA. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential. The company offers competitive rewards and flexible working policies.

Benefits

Flexible working policies

Career advancement training

Subsidized on-site restaurant

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discount Scheme

Volunteering day off

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting role is essential.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office applications.
• Understanding of SOX is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Oversee core Record‑to‑Report (R2R) activities.
• Review and approve VAT returns and payroll journals.
• Manage the monthly close process including fixed asset reviews.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Team player mentality

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Part or fully qualified ACCA / CIMA

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Org Marketing Statement

Do you have what it takes to shape a better tomorrow?

We're Parker, a multinational company. We move things, people and ideas forward. Working with us means belonging to a passionate, dynamic and innovative team, empowered to make a difference.

We're looking for team players to provide our customers with high-quality products, systems and services across a wide range of industries. By joining our team, you'll have the chance to develop yourself and explore different opportunities within the Company.

Location: Coventry, Ansty Park

Hours: Core Hours 9:30-3:30 Mon-Thurs, 9:30-3:00 Fri (variable hours apply)

Duration: 6 month contract

Position Summary

We are seeking a fully qualified GL Accountant to join our finance team on a 6 month contract, to own core general ledger activities and provide day-to-day oversight of GL Specialist output. This role is pivotal in ensuring the integrity of the ledger, driving a timely and accurate month‑end close, and strengthening our control environment. You will review and sign off on journals and reconciliations prepared by GL Specialists, coach the team, and collaborate cross‑functionally with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and Operations.

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.

Qualifications

• 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
• Good communication / presentation skills
• Understanding of SOX beneficial

Closing Statement

Parker Aerospace is proud to offer a competitive total rewards framework designed with our colleagues' health, wealth, and well-being in mind to help our employees balance a successful career.

Our competitive package will include:

• Flexible working policies
• Career advancement training and opportunities to progress
• An on‑site restaurant offering subsidized food
• Onsite facilities such as shower and changing rooms
• Employee Assistance Program for Health & Wellbeing
• Employee Discount Scheme - offering our employees discounts on a huge variety of goods and services
• Income Protection
• Share Buying scheme
• Business Resource Groups to represent and promote our diversity and inclusion
• Volunteering day off