GL Specialist

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Location:

Coventry, Ansty Park.

Hours:

Core Hours 9:30-3:30 Mon‑Thurs, 9:30-3:00 Fri (variable hours apply).

Duration: 6 month contract.

We are seeking a detail‑oriented General Ledger (GL) Specialist with strong Excel skills, hands‑on SAP experience, and a recognised AAT qualification. You will own month‑end close activities, maintain balance sheet integrity and support statutory and management reporting. This role suits a self‑starter who thrives in fast‑paced environments, collaborates well with stakeholders and is committed to continuous improvement.

• Prepare timely and well‑documented monthly balance sheet reconciliations, with clear reconciling items and action plans.
• Identify aged items during reconciliation and resolve them in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Review uncapitalised spend monthly, ensuring correct classification and posting before month‑end.
• Produce and analyse GL‑related KPIs, highlighting trends and recommending actions.
• Prepare ad hoc and period‑end journals, ensuring compliance with internal controls and SOX requirements.
• Drive process and system improvements to streamline month‑end activities.

• Experience in VAT return preparation and analysis.
• Proficient in monthly inter‑company AP/AR reconciliations.
• Knowledge of asset register maintenance including asset creation, budgeting and disposals.
• Experience with monthly payroll journals and clearing in SAP.
• Strong understanding of balance sheet reconciliations and journal preparation.
• Ability to analyse and report on financial KPIs.
• SAP experience is essential.
• AAT qualified or actively working towards a professional accounting qualification.

• Flexible working policies.
• Career advancement training and opportunities to progress.
• An on‑site restaurant offering subsidised food.
• Onsite facilities such as shower and changing rooms.
• Pension scheme up to 8% company contribution.
• Employee Assistance Program for health & wellbeing.
• Employee Discount Scheme – offering discounts on a wide variety of goods and services.
• Income protection.
• Share buying scheme.
• Business Resource Groups to represent and promote diversity and inclusion.
• Volunteering day off.