Senior RTR Analyst (Senior GL Accountant)

Matthey; Milton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Health insurance

25 days annual leave

Pension fund

Volunteer opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Johnson Matthey in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Accounting RTR Analyst to join a world leader in sustainable metals. You will review general ledger data, oversee month-end close, and lead management reporting across key stakeholders and senior leaders.

The role requires strong ERP, Excel-based dashboard skills, and a commitment to accuracy in a hybrid working environment. Competitive pay, 25 days of holiday, and career development support are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a record-to-report role within a global corporate environment.
• Strong understanding of management accounting and financial reporting.
• Excellent communication and ability to engage senior stakeholders in English.
• Proactive, accurate and able to deliver on commitments with integrity.
• Strong ERP knowledge and high level of MS Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyse information from the general ledger to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Oversee the preparation of month-end and year-end close processes.
• Lead the preparation of management accounts and reports for key stakeholders.
• Perform trial balance reviews, consolidation activities and month-end controls.
• Provide input on accruals and judgments and support statutory audits.
• Produce standard and ad-hoc reports and respond to business queries.
• Monitor financial and operational performance metrics to assist decision-making.

Skills

Record-to-Report

Management accounting

Financial reporting

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Dashboard creation

Job description

Pay Range: €46,500 - €58,000

At Johnson Matthey, your work will matter. As a Senior 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:

• Review and analyse information from the general ledger and other accounting records to ensure accuracy and completeness, and take corrective action as appropriate
• Oversee the preparation of month-end and year-end close processes
• Lead the preparation of management accounts and reports for key business stakeholders
• Perform trial balance reviews, consolidation activities, and month-end control processes, including support for statutory audits
• Lead financial analysis and support monitoring of financial and operational performance metrics to drive informed decision-making
• Prepare standard and ad-hoc reports and respond to business queries from stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and provide input on judgement-based accruals and assumptions

Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:

• Proven experience in a record-to-report role within a global corporate environment, with a strong understanding of management accounting and financial reporting
• Strong business orientation with analytical and lateral thinking skills, able to derive insights and connect information from multiple sources
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders fluently in English
• Proactive, accountable and self-driven, with high integrity and attention to accuracy, consistently delivering on commitments
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems and advanced computer literacy (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), including dashboard creation
• High level of commercial awareness combined with a results-driven mindset and ability to operate effectively in a dynamic environment

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.

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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.