Senior General Ledger Accountant

Marc Daniels; East Hagbourne; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global organisation in the UK is seeking an experienced General Ledger Controller to oversee statutory accounts, reporting, and compliance. This management-level role involves leading a small finance team and ensuring governance standards. Candidates should be qualified accountants with strong UK GAAP knowledge and ERP experience, ideally in SAP. The role offers competitive compensation and a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary + benefits

Career growth in an international environment

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent.
• Proficient in UK GAAP and familiar with US GAAP.
• Experience with ERP systems, ideally SAP.

Responsibilities

• Oversee UK GAAP statutory accounts and US GAAP reporting.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Ensure compliance with SOX and audit requirements.
• Manage VAT and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Develop and support a small finance team.

Skills

UK GAAP knowledge

People management

Budgeting and forecasting

ERP systems experience

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA or equivalent)

Tools

SAP

Job description

We’re working with a global organisation who are looking for an experienced General Ledger Controller to join their Shared Services team. This is a management-level role with responsibility for statutory accounts, reporting, compliance and leading a small team.

The Role

• Oversee UK GAAP statutory accounts and US GAAP reporting
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Ensure compliance with SOX and audit requirements
• Manage VAT and balance sheet reconciliations
• Develop and support a small finance team

About You

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA or equivalent)
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP (US GAAP an advantage)
• ERP systems experience (SAP desirable)
• Excellent organisational and people management skills

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary + benefits
• Career growth in an international, multicultural environment
• Hybrid working and a supportive team culture

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