https://jobs.co.uk/job/interim-general-ledger-accountant-handle-recruitment--7bf1b050-47b5-44ba-b378-946252bbc96e RSS feed for Interim General Ledger Accountant at Handle Recruitment. en-gb Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:28:08 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/interim-general-ledger-accountant-handle-recruitment--7bf1b050-47b5-44ba-b378-946252bbc96e https://jobs.co.uk/job/interim-general-ledger-accountant-handle-recruitment--7bf1b050-47b5-44ba-b378-946252bbc96e Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:55:37 GMT Location: London | Salary: 275.00-275.00 Daily | Type: Temporary | Handle are currently working with a hugely successful global retailer, who are looking for a Interim Shared Service General Ledger Accountant. The role focuses on maintaining the global general ledger, ensuring consistent accounting and reporting, and improving efficiency and integrity across the finance function.Key responsibilities include -Maintain accurate general ledgers, ensuring timely balance sheet reconciliations and clearance of outstanding itemsManage the global fixed asset register, including depreciation, additions, and disposalsPost payroll journals and coordinate with providers to ensure correct coding and allocationRecord accruals and prepayments, working with finance teams to ensure completenessIdentify and implement process improvements and automation to strengthen controls and efficiencyEnsure consistency and accuracy across finance systems, maintaining reliable, up-to-date dataSupport audits and respond to GL-related queriesPrepare and post journal entries with supporting documentationProvide ad-hoc analysis and project support as neededCandidate requirementsQualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with strong knowledge of UK GAAP/IFRSSolid understanding of end-to-e... Temporary