General Ledger (GL) Accountant

We are seeking an experienced General Ledger (GL) Accountant to join the new GL team being established within our India Delivery Centre (IDC). The GL Accountant will report directly to the GL Manager and will take ownership of General Ledger accounting processes covering Version 1s UK Ireland and US entities.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical competence work accurately and efficiently to tight month end deadlines and take genuine ownership of their processes. The GL Analyst will play a key role in building a high performing GL function within the IDC.

Job Responsibilities

General Ledger Operations

• Process and review journal entries in accordance with approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Maintain accurate and timely financial records across multiple entities and currencies (UK Ireland and US)
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and maintain bank accounts including bank reconciliation
• Fixed assets accounting including registration capitalisation depreciation and disposals
• Monitor the accuracy and appropriateness of allocations across cost centres
• Prepare and post journal entries with full supporting documentation
• Execute month end close activities including accruals prepayments and intercompany reconciliations
• Resolve reconciling items within agreed timelines
• Perform closing and consolidation activities including period end close consolidation journal entries and preparation of trial balance
• Perform closing department checks in accordance with the month end close timetable
• Preparation of financial inputs to monthly management accounts
• Support annual financial statements preparation and year end close activities
• Perform intercompany journal entries and intercompany balance reconciliations
• Apply all controls consistently and escalate any deviation system issue or exception immediately to the GL Manager

Process Compliance and Quality

• Follow approved SOPs precisely at all times and support continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies and raising recommendations to the GL Manager
• Maintain quality standards and turnaround times agreed between the IDC and the onshore Finance team
• Support the GL Manager in monitoring process performance and flagging risks to the GPO Lead

Knowledge Transfer and Collaboration

• Actively participate in process walkthroughs observation sessions and supervised practice during the knowledge transfer period
• Build effective working relationships with Finance colleagues and stakeholders as directed by the GL Manager supporting seamless day-to-day operations

Systems and Reporting

• Prepare reports and reconciliation schedules as required by the GL Manager and onshore Finance team
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules providing documentation and responding to queries

Qualifications :

• Part-qualified or newly qualified accountant CA (ICAI) CMA (ICMAI) or ACCA preferred. The target profile is a CA finalist or newly qualified CA with 3 to 4 years of post-articleship experience in a shared service or GL environment within an overall experience range of 3 to 6 years
• Proven independent ownership of month end close processes journal preparation accruals prepayments balance sheet reconciliations and intercompany accounting executed to deadline without supervision
• Solid understanding of IFRS accounting standards
• Hands-on experience with NetSuite ERP system or a comparable enterprise ERP (SAP Oracle)
• Proficiency in MS Excel including pivot tables VLOOKUP and reconciliation tools
• Clear written and verbal communication skills in English essential for working with onshore Finance teams in the UK and Ireland
• Experience in a Shared Services Centre Finance Operations team or offshore delivery environment is required
• Strong attention to detail organisational skills and ability to work to tight month end deadlines
• Proactive and results-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability

Additional Information :

At Version 1 we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing professional growth and financial stability. 

• Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme where employees collectively benefit from a share of our companys profits 
• Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme 
• Flexible/remote working Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and peoples individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance 
• Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Pension Private Healthcare Cover Life Assurance Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme 
• Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts Bike to Work Fitness classes Mindfulness Workshops Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance enhanced maternity/paternity leave marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies 
• Educational assistance incentivised certifications and accreditations including AWS Microsoft Oracle and Red Hat 
• Reward schemes including Version 1s Annual Excellence Awards & Call-Out platform. 
• Environment Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity inclusion and belonging schemes. 

And many more exciting benefits drop us a note to find out more.   

Version 1 is an equal opportunities employer. 

We are committed to building a diverse inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds identities and lived experiences and we value the different perspectives people bring including those shaped by disability and neurodiversity. 

We want every candidate to have a positive and accessible recruitment experience. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process please contact your recruiter at Version 1. We will consider all requests carefully respectfully and confidentially. 

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