Job Description

General Ledger Accountant
Sheffield, South Yorkshire 

A growing organisation is looking to strengthen its finance function with the addition of a General Ledger Accountant. Based in Sheffield, this role is ideal for someone who is proactive, confident working across multiple entities, and keen to continue developing in a fast-paced environment.

The position covers a broad range of financial and management accounting duties, taking responsibility for the month-end process, balance sheet integrity, and reporting. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure all financial transactions are posted accurately and correctly reflected within the general ledger.
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving variances promptly.
• Deliver month-end tasks in line with internal timetables and group reporting deadlines.
• Collaborate with the Shared Service Centre, supporting them with accounting and AP-related activities.
• Maintain compliance with internal financial controls and reporting standards.
• Assist with both group and local statutory audits.
• Produce clear and reliable management information to support informed decision-making.
• Support the integration and onboarding of newly acquired entities when required.
• Identify and implement improvements to processes to enhance efficiency and support ongoing business growth.
• Participate in ad hoc tasks and projects as needed.

About You:

• Part-qualified preferred, though applicants with varying levels of experience will be considered.
• Previous experience in management accounting, with strong journal posting and balance sheet reconciliation skills.
• Confident analysing large or complex datasets and presenting findings simply and effectively.
• Strong Excel capability.
• Self-motivated, disciplined, and able to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and work effectively across teams.

What’s on Offer:

• Hybrid working model 
• Study Support 
• Long-term development 
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Private medical cover