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General Ledger Accountant
Job summary
An international finance group in Manchester seeks a General Ledger Accountant. This role offers hybrid working, with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote. Key responsibilities include maintaining accurate ledgers and supporting audits. Ideal candidates will be part-qualified CIMA accountants with strong IT skills. The position includes various benefits such as a competitive salary and career development opportunities.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Part-qualified or newly qualified CIMA accountant (or equivalent).
- Strong understanding of double-entry and core accounting principles.
- Experience in large-scale or multinational organisations.
Responsibilities
- Make consistent and accurate financial bookings, including accruals and prepayments.
- Prepare fully reconciled ledgers (balance sheet and P&L).
- Deliver accurate and timely ledgers as part of the month-end close.
Skills
Education
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Job Title: General Ledger Accountant
Location: Manchester, Hybrid (3 days office based, 2 days remote per week)
Salary: GBP48,000 – GBP55,000 per annum + Study Support
We are recruiting for a General Ledger Accountant to join a large, international group supporting operations across Great Britain and other regions.
Based in Manchester, this role offers broad exposure, regular contact with Finance Directors, CEOs / General Managers, and involvement in key month–end and audit activities.
- Make consistent and accurate financial bookings, including accruals and prepayments.
- Prepare fully reconciled ledgers (balance sheet and P&L) that meet statutory, legal, and Group requirements.
- Deliver accurate and timely ledgers as part of the month–end close for entities within the Northern Europe Region (SAP and FRANGO).
- Contribute to an efficient general ledger and closing process across the region.
- Support audit preparation and respond to audit queries.
- Assist with ad–hoc finance projects to improve processes and efficiency.
- Part–qualified or newly qualified CIMA accountant (or equivalent).
- Strong understanding of double–entry and core accounting principles.
- Experience working in large–scale or multinational organisations.
- Confident communicator, able to liaise with senior stakeholders including Finance Directors and CEOs.
- Strong IT skills, ideally with SAP experience.
- Proactive and self–reliant, with strong attention to detail.
This role suits someone who enjoys structure, takes ownership of month–end accuracy, and wants international exposure within a global finance team.
- Excellent Starting Salary
- Career development plan for progression
- Excellent bonus scheme
- 25 days annual leave + BH
- Private Healthcare (Aviva)
- Life Insurance 8 x salary death in service if you are in the pension scheme (up to GBP20K if you have opted out of the pension scheme)
- Pension 6% Employer contribution/ 3% Employee contribution (pension contribution for can be changed yearly)
- Hybrid working 3 days office, 2 days wfh
- Discounted city centre parking, and great access to public transport links
To be considered for this fantastic opportunity, you must APPLY NOW, making sure to attach your up–to–date CV.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial telephone interview. If selected from the shortlist, a formal interview process will then begin.
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