General Ledger Accountant

Job Description Your New Company Our client is recruiting for General Ledger Managers to join their team on both temporary and permenant basis. The hours of work are Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. The organisation is based in Inverclyde, and they offer hybrid working with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home. The offices are accessible by public transport and there is also on-site parking. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a valuesdriven organisation undergoing exciting transformation, where you'll play a key role in strengthening controls, improving processes and ensuring the delivery of accurate, auditready financials. Your New RoleAs Finance Manager, you will lead the integrity of the financial reporting process across multiple entities. You'll operate as part of a wider finance function, leading a smaller finance sub-team of up to 5 team members. You'll take ownership of the month-end close, maintain high standards of accounting compliance, and support internal and external audit requirements. Alongside technical excellence, you'll provide daytoday leadership to a team covering fixed assets, intercompany, journals and wider accounting activities. You will be responsible for:Month-End CloseManaging timely and accurate GL close activitiesEnsuring reconciliations and full adherence to IFRS / local GAAPPreparing audit schedules and acting as a key liaison point for auditorsDeveloping and supporting a multi-location team of accountants/accounts assistantsDriving automation, standardisation, and continuous improvement across the finance functionWhat You'll Need to SucceedIdeally, the organisation is looking for a qualified accountant with strong experience in a technical accounting or accounting leadership role. Candidates who are part qualified/qualified-by-experience may also be considered. A proactive, omphalomesentericus mindset is essential and you'll bring confidence in managing month-end close cycles, accruals, reconciliations and controls. You will have experience working with ERP systems. Ideally, you will have proven leadership skills with the ability to coach and develop a team. You'll thrive here if you demonstrate:Adaptability and resilience in evolving environmentsExceptional attention to detailCollaboration across functions and locationsWhat You'll Get in ReturnCompetitive salary + comprehensive benefits packageHybrid working Involvement in highprofile transformation projectsThe chance to streamline processes and influence best practiceExcellent long-term career progression within a global organisationWhat to Do Now If this role sounds like the right next step for you, please click 'apply now' to send an uptodate CV, or reach out directly for a confidential discussion. If you're exploring new opportunities but this one isn't quite the right fit, I'd still be very happy to speak with you about the wider market.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays

Created: 2026-04-15