Ledger Accountant

Conferma; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global payment technology company in Manchester is seeking a meticulous Ledger Accountant to manage day-to-day financial operations. The role involves overseeing global accounts payable and receivable, ensuring accuracy in financial records, and providing support in working capital management. Candidates should have an AAT qualification and experience in similar roles, with excellent analytical and communication skills. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a focus on personal development.

Benefits

Salary sacrifice pension

Life Assurance cover

Enhanced Company sick pay

Private medical scheme

25 days annual leave

Additional paid time off for life events

Employee Assistance program (EAP)

Cycle 2Work scheme

Gym Membership

Discounted shopping and Cinema tickets

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles.
• Ability to analyze data and make recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Managing global accounts payable and receivable ledgers.
• Chasing customer payments to ensure settlement.
• Driving initiatives to improve working capital management.
• Creating insightful reports including working capital analysis.
• Preparing monthly expenditure versus budget reviews.
• Assisting with multicurrency bank reconciliations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics D365 Business Central

Job description

Conferma is a global payment technology company who combine innovation and expertise to push the boundaries of what can be achieved in the world of virtual payments. We were created in 2005 and were more recently acquired by Sabre, with additional investment from Mastercard. Over the past decade, the Conferma ecosystem has grown, enabling us to become the world's largest payments platform for virtual cards.

We've engineered connectivity to over 80 of the world’s best commercial card partners, over 400 travel management companies and over 150 travel technology partners. Every day, our team members work together to make it easier for travellers to connect with people and places. Our teams include passionate people dedicated to providing an environment that encourages partnership, a place where you feel like you belong, and where you are empowered to succeed. We look forward to having you join our journey - and seeing how far we can go, together!

The position

We are seeking a meticulous and organised Ledger Accountant to manage the day to day financial operations of the business. The successful candidate will be instrumental in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of our financial records, supporting the team and helping to maintain our high standards across the finance function. As a Ledger Accountant, you will understand how vital working capital management is to the successful management of the business, and as such, this newly created role will provide support in enabling us to optimise, enhance and futureproof our internal operations.

The responsibilities

• Managing global accounts payable and receivable ledgers end to end.
• Ensuring customers are settling to terms by taking responsibility for chasing and escalations.
• Being a key contributor in driving initiatives that improve debtor days and working capital management in general.
• Creating and presenting insightful reports including working capital analysis.
• Preparation of monthly expenditure vs. budget reviews to ensure correct cost allocation.
• Assisting the management accounting team with monthly cash flow planning & forecasting.
• Assisting with multicurrency bank reconciliations and month end closing procedures.

What you’ll have

• An AAT qualification with previous experience in a similar role.
• A strong understanding of accounting principles.
• Experience working with Microsoft Dynamics D365 Business Central (Desirable, not essential)
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to problem solve / troubleshoot.
• The ability to analyse data and make recommendations for improvements, along with presentation skills.
• Confidence in communicating across different levels and are able to challenge effectively when required.

Compensation

Salary & Bonus: Dependent on experience and skills

Benefits at Conferma

At Conferma we understand that our people are what make us great. We have set out to provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes everything you would expect, as well as providing flexibility for you and your family.

• A salary sacrifice pension to maximise your contributions
• Life Assurance cover to provide peace of mind
• Enhanced Company sick pay to put your mind at rest
• Single cover private medical scheme, with the flexibility to add family members at your own cost
• 25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays, allowing you to focus on what’s important to you outside of work
• The ability to purchase up to 10 additional days holiday each year to enable additional time off
• Additional paid time off for life events, such as moving house or getting married
• An additional days leave on or around your birthday
• Enhanced paid parental leave on the birth or adoption of your child
• A confidential Employee Assistance program (EAP) available to all 24 / 7
• Access a range of fantastic additional rewards, such as Cycle 2Work, Gym Membership, Tech Scheme and discounted shopping and Cinema tickets, via Conferma Rewards

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We are committed to ensuring equal opportunity for all. We intend that no job applicant or employee shall receive less favourable treatment, nor be disadvantaged by any conditions or requirements which are irrelevant.