RTR Analyst (GL Accountant)

Matthey; Milton; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension

Vacation days (25)

Volunteer days

Career development

Job summary

Johnson Matthey is seeking an Accounting RTR Analyst to join a world-leading metals company with a long history. You will handle month-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, and support annual audits, ensuring accuracy and compliance while driving process improvements.

The role emphasizes strong accounting knowledge, ERP proficiency, and fluent English to communicate with senior stakeholders in a hybrid, flexible working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in record-to-report or general accounting within a shared services or corporate environment.
• Strong understanding of management accounting principles and financial reporting practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and strong knowledge of ERP systems, processes, and workflow technologies.
• Fluent in English, with the ability to read, write, and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders and management.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical and result-oriented mindset, with excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Performing month-end and year-end closing processes, including preparation of monthly and yearly reports, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting of financial data.
• Reviewing balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations prepared by operational accounting teams, investigating variances, and recommending solutions.
• Reviewing journal entries to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Participating in the annual financial audit process.
• Ensuring compliance with tax and financial regulations.
• Reviewing, improving, and optimizing accounting processes.

Skills

Record-to-Report

General accounting

ERP systems

Excel

English fluency

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP platforms

Job description

Pay Range: €40,000 - €50,000

At Johnson Matthey, your work will matter. As an Accounting RTR Analyst, you’ll join a world leader in platinum group metals with over 200 years of history and innovation. You’ll help tackle the world’s biggest challenges - cutting emissions, powering modern society and enhancing lives - as we continue to apply, refine and recycle metals that matter, for a healthier and more resilient future.

The role:

• Performing month-end and year-end closing processes, including preparation of monthly and yearly reports, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting of financial data.
• Reviewing balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations prepared by operational accounting teams, investigating variances, and recommending solutions.
• Reviewing journal entries to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Participating in the annual financial audit process.
• Ensuring compliance with tax and financial regulations.
• Reviewing, improving, and optimizing accounting processes.

Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:

• Experience in record-to-report or general accounting within a shared services or corporate environment.
• Strong understanding of management accounting principles and financial reporting practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and strong knowledge of ERP systems, processes, and workflow technologies.
• Fluent in English, with the ability to read, write, and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders and management.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical and result-oriented mindset, with excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Even if you only match some of the skills, we’d love to hear from you to discuss further!

What we offer:

We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We are also supportive of hybrid and flexible working and where applicable, offer life, medical and other benefits that support our employees’ financial and physical wellbeing, such as:

• Health & Well-being: a diverse, inclusive, work & life balance work environment; hybrid way of working; health insurance from the first day of employment; employee assistance program
• Life, accidents & critical diseases insurance
• 25 days of paid vacation leave
• IIIrd Pillar Pension Fund contributions
• Paid volunteering opportunities (2 days per year)
• Great career growth and development opportunities in a global organization

Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career!

At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.

For any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact [e-mail]. We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience.

Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks, early application is advised.

Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.