Accountant (General Ledger Accountant)

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About the role

We are looking for an experienced General Ledger Accountant to be a part of our FSS team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for general ledger, financial accounting and management accounts processes. Will ensure that financial accounting entries are controlled in an appropriate manner and that all monthly reporting is performed in line with Group and external timetables.

Main responsibilities:

• Prepare and input the General Ledger documents (such payroll, monthly depreciation, accruals/prepayments etc.)

• Monthly General Ledger Reconciliations

• Complete and submit VAT return for EU entities. 

• Responsible with preparing the weekly cash forecast. 

• Run weekly payments (run payment program, edit, and check proposals, monitor payment files).

• Bank reconciliations including foreign currencies

• Monthly Intra-Group recharges between companies for shared services

• Process and reconciliation of intercompany transactions. 

• Ensure revenue reconciliations are maintained monthly.

• Prepare monthly reporting pack and responsible for month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing working in a fast-paced environment. 

• Work with operational teams, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivables and Finance and Accounting Management.

• Preparation of year end pack to allow complete Audit and tax calculations. 

• First point of financial contact for operational teams and Finance and Accounting Management team. 

• Apply a proactive approach to identify, highlight, investigate and help resolve key financial issues. 

• Conduct P&L reviews ensuring costs are recorded in correct cost centres and GL accounts

• Coaching, support, and delegation of appropriate tasks to other member of accounting team.

• Ad-hoc reports that might be requested by Accounting Manager and Corporate

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting

• 3+ years of experience working as a General Ledger Accountant

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Software, strong MIS skills

• SAP FI module experience is a plus

• Fluency in English

• Proactive team player as well as being able to take own initiatives

• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail

• Excellent communication skills

Our Offer

• Room for personal development through external, internal training tools and learning and development program #GROW. Be your unique self, share your creative ideas, do your best work, and take time to grow in our caring and inclusive culture where you can belong 

• Annual incentive plan based on division financial performance and your seniority

• Referral bonus, meal vouchers, monthly allowance, gift vouchers twice a year

• Corporate Health Insurance

• Mindfulness and Wellbeing programs (Wellbeats, MyQuillibrium, Compsych, Mind & Body webinars)

• Up to 28 days of annual leave based on seniority

• We have a strong Work from Home culture and take into consideration punctual needs and more

• Flexible working schedule. You’ll find the flexibility for balance in your life

• Being part of Wolters Kluwer you will contribute to the development of our own products and software solutions. Together with our customers, we help to advance sustainability, health, justice, prosperity, and commerce around the world