R2R Specialist

Experis - ManpowerGroup; Coventry; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Experis - ManpowerGroup in Coventry is seeking an experienced GL Specialist to join our Finance Shared Service Centre (FSSC). This role supports the Record-to-Report function, helping with month-end close, general ledger integrity and robust financial reporting.

You will work with the R2R team and site finance colleagues to identify issues, improve processes and provide reliable financial information to management. Previous GL/R2R experience and SAP knowledge are ideal.

Qualifications

• Solid grounding in financial accounting and able to meet tight deadlines.
• Experience in GL, R2R, financial accounting or management accounting.
• Proficiency with reconciliations, journals and month-end processes.
• Understanding of VAT, fixed assets and intercompany accounting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations as part of monthly close.
• Prepare and analyse VAT returns for accuracy and compliance.
• Perform monthly intercompany AP/AR reconciliations and resolve items.
• Maintain fixed asset register including asset creation and disposals.
• Prepare and post monthly payroll journals and SAP balances.
• Support SOX controls and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

General Ledger

R2R

Financial accounting

Month-end close

Intercompany accounting

SOX compliance

Reconciliations

Fixed assets

Tools

SAP

Job description

GL Specialist

Location: Ansty Park, Coventry
Department: Finance Shared Service Centre (FSSC)
Reporting to: R2R Manager
Salary: [Insert salary]
Contract: [Permanent / Contract]

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced GL Specialist to join our Finance Shared Service Centre (FSSC) in Coventry.
This is a key role within the Record-to-Report (R2R) function, supporting accurate, complete and timely financial reporting across the business. You will play an important part in the month-end close process, maintaining the integrity of the General Ledger and ensuring that financial information is robust, accurate and fully supported.
Working closely with the R2R team, site finance teams and wider finance stakeholders, you'll have the opportunity to use your accounting expertise to identify issues, improve processes and provide reliable financial information to management.

What You'll Be Doing

• Prepare accurate and well-documented balance sheet reconciliations as part of the monthly close process.
• Prepare and analyse VAT returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant requirements.
• Perform monthly intercompany AP/AR reconciliations, proactively investigating and resolving outstanding items with stakeholders.
• Review uncapitalised expenditure and ensure costs are correctly classified, capitalised and depreciated in line with company policy.
• Maintain the fixed asset register, including asset creation, budget allocation and disposals.
• Prepare and post monthly payroll journals and clear associated balances within SAP.
• Prepare and review ad hoc and period-end journals, including prepayments, rates, travel cards and other accounting adjustments.
• Analyse key GL-related KPIs, identifying trends, anomalies and potential issues and presenting findings to management.
• Ensure all accounting activity meets internal controls, audit requirements and SOX compliance standards.
• Work with colleagues across Finance to resolve issues and identify opportunities to improve and streamline processes.
• Support wider finance projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone with a solid grounding in financial accounting who is comfortable working to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
You are likely to have experience in a GL, R2R, financial accounting or management accounting environment and be confident working with reconciliations, journals and month-end processes.
You'll ideally have:

• Experience within General Ledger / Record-to-Report accounting.
• Strong understanding of month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Experience preparing and posting journals.
• Experience with SAP or another major ERP system.
• Understanding of VAT, fixed assets and intercompany accounting.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to financial controls.
• The ability to investigate discrepancies, identify root causes and resolve issues.
• Good communication skills and the confidence to work with stakeholders across Finance and the wider business.
• The ability to prioritise effectively and consistently meet reporting deadlines.
• A continuous improvement mindset, with an interest in finding more efficient ways of working.

Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional looking to develop their career within a structured R2R / Finance Shared Services environment.
You'll gain broad exposure across General Ledger activities, financial reporting, month-end close, intercompany accounting, fixed assets, VAT, SAP and financial controls, while working closely with experienced finance professionals across the organisation.
If you're looking for a role where your accounting expertise can make a genuine impact on the quality of financial reporting and where you can contribute to improving finance processes, we'd like to hear from you.