GL Specialist

Parker-Hannifin; Ansty CP; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a detail-oriented General Ledger Specialist to manage month-end close activities and maintain balance sheet integrity. The ideal candidate will have strong Excel skills, hands-on SAP experience, and a recognised AAT qualification. Responsibilities include preparing timely balance sheet reconciliations, identifying aged items, and ensuring compliance with internal controls. The role offers opportunities for career advancement and includes flexible working policies and onsite benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working policies

Career advancement training

Subsidised on-site restaurant

Pension scheme up to 8%

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discount Scheme

Income protection

Share buying scheme

Volunteering day off

Qualifications

• Strong Excel skills are essential.
• Hands-on SAP experience is crucial.
• Ability to analyze and report on financial KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Identify aged items during reconciliation.
• Review uncapitalised spend monthly.

Skills

Excel skills

SAP experience

Financial analysis

Balance sheet reconciliation

VAT return preparation

Education

Recognised AAT qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a detail‑oriented General Ledger (GL) Specialist with strong Excel skills, hands‑on SAP experience, and a recognised AAT qualification. You will own month‑end close activities, maintain balance sheet integrity and support statutory and management reporting. This role suits a self‑starter who thrives in fast‑paced environments, collaborates well with stakeholders and is committed to continuous improvement. Experience in VAT return preparation and analysis is required.

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.

Qualifications

• Strong Excel skills.
• Hands‑on SAP experience.
• Recognised AAT qualification or actively working towards a professional accounting qualification.
• 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.

Benefits

• Flexible working policies.
• Career advancement training and opportunities to progress.
• An on‑site restaurant offering subsidised food.
• Onsite facilities such as shower and changing rooms.
• Pension scheme up to 8% company contribution.
• Employee Assistance Program for health & wellbeing.
• Employee Discount Scheme – offering discounts on a wide variety of goods and services.
• Income protection.
• Share buying scheme.
• Business Resource Groups to represent and promote diversity and inclusion.
• Volunteering day off.