General ledger Accountant

Position: General ledger Accountant (Permanent)
General Ledger (GL) Accountant (qualified/part qualified) £c56k+ Benefits + 20% Bonus

South East ABJ
6488

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  on (phone number removed) or preferably apply to