GL Accountant Expert
- Banbury, Oxfordshire
- Permanent·Hybrid
- Full time
- £45,000 - £65,000 Per Annum
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 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


