GL Accountant

Are you an experienced Financial Accountant who enjoys taking ownership, improving processes and working across an international finance environment? We''re recruiting for an experienced Financial Accountant to join the Northern Europe finance function of a global organisation. Based in Banbury, the role will have a primary focus on the UK and Ireland, whilst also working across the wider Nordic region. This is a broad technical accounting role with responsibility for financial accuracy, quality and compliance. You''ll work closely with the organisation''s Shared Service Centre, reviewing activity completed centrally, identifying issues and ensuring accounting standards and controls are maintained. It''s also an environment that is continuing to evolve. Processes are being developed and improved, so this role will suit someone who is comfortable working with some ambiguity, can identify where improvements are needed and is confident creating structure rather than relying on everything already being in place. The Role You''ll take responsibility across a broad range of financial accounting activities, including: Managing General Ledger accounting and completing high-level reconciliations Supporting month-end and year-end close Preparing accruals, cost centre repostings and intercompany/regional recharges Preparing statutory annual financial reports Managing VAT and corporate tax requirements Coordinating internal and external audits Overseeing payroll and benefits ..... full job details .....