Job Description
GL Accountant Expert
Banbury | Up to c-65,000 + Bonus | Hybrid Working
Are you an experienced General Ledger Accountant with strong technical expertise, a sharp eye for detail and a passion for improving financial processes?
We''re recruiting a GL Accountant Expert to join the Northern Europe finance function of a successful global organisation.
This is a hands-on specialist role with genuine ownership of UK and Ireland accounting activities, international exposure and the opportunity to influence processes within an evolving finance structure.
The Role
- You''ll take responsibility for:
- General Ledger accounting, month-end and year-end close
- Complex balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls
- VAT, Corporation Tax, statutory reporting and audit
- Intercompany accounting and regional recharges
- Treasury, cash and payroll accounting
- Reviewing accounting activities completed by shared services
- Resolving technical accounting queries and improving processes
- Working with finance teams across the UK, Ireland and Northern Europe
About You
- We''re looking for an established technical accountant who brings:
- Strong hands-on GL and financial accounting expertise
- Experience of statutory reporting, VAT, Corporation Tax and audit
- Excellent reconciliation, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience within a complex or international finance environment
- Confidence using
- ERP systems, ideally SAP
- The ability to embrace change, learn new systems and improve processes
- A proactive approach and a genuine interest in making a long-term contribution
ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification, accountancy practice experience and exposure to shared services would be advantageous.
This is an expert-level technical role, not a people-management position. You''ll need to be confident taking ownership whilst remaining curious, adaptable and open to new ways of working.
What''s in It for You?
- Salary of up to - c-65,000 depending on experience
- Annual bonus and profit share
- Hybrid working - 3 days office, 2 days home
- 34 days'' holiday including bank holidays, plus your birthday off
- Private healthcare
- Life assurance and employee discounts
- Professional development opportunities
Ready for your next challenge?
If you''re a technically strong accountant who enjoys solving problems, embracing change and making a real difference, we''d love to hear from you.