GL Accountant - FICO
5 days ago
London
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