General Ledger (GL) Accountant (qualified/part qualified) £c56k+ Benefits + 20% Bonus
South East ABJ6488
PERMANENT
An excellent opportunity for an experienced General Ledger (GL) Accountant (qualified or part-qualified) to join a leading organisation in a pivotal finance role. You will maintain accurate and complete financial records by managing the company’s general ledger — including allocating journal entries, reconciling accounts, and ensuring financial data is robust for reporting, compliance, and audits. This is a varied role offering strong exposure across financial reporting, process improvement, business intelligence, and cross-functional collaboration.
Hybrid - main base UK OR Barcelona
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain accurate, up-to-date General Ledger GL records supported by solid, auditable documentation.
* Ensure completion and accuracy of key balance sheet reconciliations (AR, AP, stock, fixed assets subledgers).
* Handle large volumes of accounting data to produce management information and internal/external financial reports.
* Recommend and deploy best practices in credit control (credit evaluation, limits, monitoring, collections).
* Collaborate with logistics teams to ensure completeness of revenue, margin accuracy, and timely recognition of sales/purchases.
* Review, analyse, and set standard costs for company inventories.
* Manage Opex control and liaise across departments to ensure timely period close.
* Perform monthly intercompany reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
* Provide insight into key Balance Sheet and P&L variances at month end.
* Establish controls for master data creation/changes and accounting system integration.
* Assist with budgeting and performance forecasting.
* Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
* Support internal/external audits and prepare required documentation.
* Recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and optimise profitability.
* Lead or contribute to projects around data enhancement, BI reporting, and digitalisation of finance/admin processes.
* Oversee insurance administration including policies, claims, and accounting.
* Participate in finance meetings and respond promptly to accounting queries.
Experience & Skills
* Qualified (ACCA / CIMA) or part-qualified with solid experience.
* 5+ years’ accounting & finance experience.
* Strong knowledge of SAP ERP (FICO module advantageous) plus advanced MS Office skills.
* Experience with Business Intelligence solutions and financial reporting systems.
* Familiarity with automated Order-to-Pay processes desirable.
* Process- and IT-oriented with digitalisation experience.
* Able to work independently within a small, collaborative team.
* Strong multitasking skills, adaptable approach, and willingness to take on a varied role.
* Fluent English essential; Spanish highly desirable.
* Must have right to work in the UK or Spain.
Comprehensive benefits package – - including bonus, 20% employer pension contribution, commuting allowance, (part flexible working). Full Benefits package discussed at interview stage. Basic salary: above market average. Bonus. Car allowance (if UK-based). Commuting allowance (if office-based). Pension contribution (if UK-based). BUPA, Life assurance 4x annual salary.
To Apply: Please contact Alison Basson, job ref ABJ6488 on (phone number removed) or preferably apply to