GL Accounting Manager - Lead & Optimize Month-End Close

MarcDaniels; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Marc Daniels is seeking a GL Accounting Manager to lead a General Ledger team of about eight professionals and to own the month-end close across the finance function.

The role requires a qualified accountant with strong GL experience, ERP knowledge, and a track record in process improvement and controls. It offers leadership in a growing, well-established business with exposure to audits and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Experience leading a sizeable finance team (8+ direct reports)
• Strong General Ledger accounting background in medium/large organisation
• Proven track record in process improvement and finance transformation
• Experience with ERP systems and financial controls

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and manage a General Ledger team of ~8 finance professionals.
• Oversee all General Ledger activities with accuracy and compliance.
• Own the month-end close process and ensure timely reporting.
• Identify and drive process improvements to streamline accounting operations.
• Improve month-end procedures to shorten close timelines and boost reporting.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure robust financial controls across the team and processes.
• Collaborate with Finance and business stakeholders to improve outputs.
• Support statutory audits and act as point of contact for auditors.
• Monitor team performance and provide coaching and succession planning.
• Drive standardisation, automation and best practices in GL processes.
• Assist with systems enhancements and finance transformation projects

Skills

Leadership

General Ledger

Process improvement

ERP systems

Stakeholder management

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA equivalent

Job description

Marc Daniels is seeking a GL Accounting Manager to lead a General Ledger team of about eight professionals and to own the month-end close across the finance function.

The role requires a qualified accountant with strong GL experience, ERP knowledge, and a track record in process improvement and controls. It offers leadership in a growing, well-established business with exposure to audits and stakeholder collaboration.