GL Accountant Expert

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 opportunitiesReady 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