General Ledger Accountant
Full job description
First Recruitment Services
Salary: £13.68 – £17.86 per hour
Our client based in Horsham are looking to recruit a General Ledger Accountant on a temp to perm assignment.
The GL Accountant function is responsible for accurate & timely accounting of all general ledger bookings
This role will work closely with the Senior Finance Manager Finance & Accounting, the CTDEMEAAP Team, the divisional Accounting and Controlling, the corporate Accounting & Controlling teams and the EMEAFP&A team.
The position holder will report to the Senior Finance Manager Finance & Controlling, CTDEMEA.
Key Responsibilities:
* Prepare and process all the bookings for all Accruals, Prepayments, IC transactions and Inventory
* Prepare and submit the VAT statements to local authorities
* Reconcile all the general ledger accounts in Blackline
* Liaising with internal and external stakeholders, interaction and assistance with other members of the finance team
* Review and enhance all general accounting activities to ensure all accounting activities are well supported, documented and audit ready at all time
* Under guidance from the Senior Finance Manager Finance & Accounting CTDEMEA review and improve accounting activities & controls that are in adherence with SOX, US GAAP and statutory laws
* Liaise with internal and external auditors
* Completes and manages other projects and ad hoc requests as per business need
* Demonstrates and promotes the company vision, values and competencies
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
* Candidate will demonstrate proficiency in the following areas: general ledger knowledge, monthly, quarterly and annual closing and financial reporting.
* The ideal candidate will show passion for finance & accounting activities
* The ability to identify process and control gaps and champion improvement initiatives through Practical Process Improvement.
* Strong written communication skills, along with clear and concise verbal skills, are required.
* Proven history of building organizational relationships with peers and operating partners to enforce compliance of finance and accounting processes.
* It is required that the candidate has the ability to manage multiple assignments, has good judgement, and prioritizes projects and time effectively.
* The ideal candidate will have a commitment to continuous learning, show career progression and development, and seek opportunities to stretch capabilities.
* Good skills with MS Excel are required; Further IT skills such as CODA and Job Router are beneficial.
Education/ Experience:
• Apprenticeship in Finance or Accounting
• 5 years proven experience in General Ledger and other Operational Finance roles
*First Recruitment Services are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.
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