General Ledger (GL) Accountant

Version 1; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Career progression

Flexible/remote working

Private healthcare

Pension

Education assistance

Job summary

Version 1 India Delivery Centre in Bengaluru seeks an experienced General Ledger (GL) Accountant to own accounting for UK, Ireland and US entities. You will manage month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations and intercompany activities with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.

Ideal candidates are CA finalists or newly qualified (3-4 years post-articleship) with IFRS knowledge, NetSuite/ ERP experience, and strong Excel and communication skills.

Qualifications

• CA finalist or newly qualified CA with 3–4 years post-articleship experience in a shared services or GL environment.
• Strong understanding of IFRS accounting standards.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP or Oracle.
• Proven ownership of month-end close processes and journal entries.

Responsibilities

• Process and review journal entries per SOPs.
• Maintain records across UK, Ireland and US entities and currencies.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and intercompany reconciliations.
• Manage fixed assets accounting including depreciation and disposals.
• Support month-end close activities and consolidation journal entries.
• Prepare financial inputs for monthly management accounts and year-end close.

Skills

IFRS accounting

NetSuite ERP

Excel

Month-end close

Journal entries

English communication

Intercompany accounting

Attention to detail

Ownership & accountability

Education

CA finalist or newly qualified CA (3–4 years post-articleship)

Tools

NetSuite ERP

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Version 1 has celebrated30 yearsinbusinessand continues to be trusted by global brands to delivertechnology and transformationsolutions that drive customer success. Ourdeepexpertiseenables our customers to navigate the rapidlyevolving technology landscape. We foster strong partnerships withglobal technology leadersincluding Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat,OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services.

We're an award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heartof whatwe do:

• 10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK
• Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW
• Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW

We're a corevalues drivencompany, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them,it’sdeeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us and we'll invest in you!.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced General Ledger (GL) Accountant to join the new R2R team being established within our India Delivery Centre (IDC). The GL Accountant will report directly to the R2R Manager and will take ownership of General Ledger accounting processes covering Version 1's UK, Ireland and US entities.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical competence, work accurately and efficiently to tight month end deadlines, and take genuine ownership of their processes. The GL Accountant will play a key role in building a high performing GL function within the IDC.

Job Responsibilities

General Ledger Operations

• Process and review journal entries in accordance with approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Maintain accurate and timely financial records across multiple entities and currencies (UK, Ireland and US)
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and maintain bank accounts including bank reconciliation
• Fixed assets accounting including registration, capitalisation, depreciation, and disposals
• Monitor the accuracy and appropriateness of allocations across cost centres
• Prepare and post journal entries with full supporting documentation
• Execute month end close activities including accruals, prepayments, and intercompany reconciliations
• Resolve reconciling items within agreed timelines
• Perform closing and consolidation activities including period end close, consolidation journal entries, and preparation of trial balance
• Perform closing department checks in accordance with the month end close timetable
• Preparation of financial inputs to monthly management accounts
• Support annual financial statements preparation and year end close activities
• Perform intercompany journal entries and intercompany balance reconciliations
• Apply all controls consistently and elevate any deviation, system issue, or exception immediately to the R2R Manager

Process Compliance and Quality

• Follow approved SOPs precisely at all times and support continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies and raising recommendations to the R2R Manager
• Maintain quality standards and turnaround times agreed between the IDC and the onshore Finance team
• Support the R2R Manager in monitoring process performance and flagging risks to the GPO Lead

Knowledge Transfer and Collaboration

• Actively participate in process walkthroughs, observation sessions, and supervised practice during the knowledge transfer period
• Build effective working relationships with Finance colleagues and stakeholders as directed by the R2R Manager, supporting seamless day-to-day operations

Systems and Reporting

• Prepare reports and reconciliation schedules as required by the R2R Manager and onshore Finance team
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, providing documentation, and responding to queries

Qualifications

• Part-qualified or newly qualified accountant — CA (ICAI), CMA (ICMAI), or ACCA preferred. The target profile is a CA finalist or newly qualified CA with 3 to 4 years of post-articleship experience in a shared service or GL environment, within an overall experience range of 3 to 6 years
• Proven, independent ownership of month end close processes — journal preparation, accruals, prepayments, balance sheet reconciliations, and intercompany accounting — executed to deadline without supervision
• Solid understanding of IFRS accounting standards
• Hands-on experience with NetSuite ERP system or a comparable enterprise ERP (SAP, Oracle)
• Proficiency in MS Excel including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and reconciliation tools
• Clear written and verbal communication skills in English — essential for working with onshore Finance teams in the UK and Ireland
• Experience in a Shared Services Centre, Finance Operations team, or offshore delivery environment is required
• Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and ability to work to tight month end deadlines
• Proactive and results-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability

Additional Information

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability.

• Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectivelybenefitfrom a share of our company's profits
• Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme
• Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people's individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance
• Financial Wellbeing initiativesincluding;Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financialadviceand an Employee Discount scheme
• Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies
• Educationalassistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat
• Reward schemes including Version 1's Annual Excellence Awards & 'Call-Out' platform.
• Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes.

Version1 is an equal opportunities employer.

We are committed to building a diverse,inclusiveand respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences, and we value the different perspectives people bring including those shaped by disability and neurodiversity.

We want every candidate to have a positive and accessible recruitment experience. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, please contact your recruiter at Version 1. We will consider all requests carefully,respectfullyand confidentially.