General Ledger Accountant

The General Ledger Accountant ensures accurate financial records by managing the general ledger, overseeing month-end close, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. This role includes providing support to the UK, Nordics (Norway, Sweden), with a primary focus on the UK. 

As a General Ledger Accountant, you’ll be at the heart of our financial operations, playing a vital role in a dynamic and international environment. You'll gain exposure to managing complex financial processes across the UK and Nordic regions. This role offers a unique blend of responsibility and autonomy, allowing you to shape financial processes and contribute to key business decisions.  ECI is certified as a Great Place to Work for the 3rd straight year in the UK.  Join a close-knit, collaborative, multi-national team and work in a welcoming environment that enjoys many team gatherings including a community service day,    

This position can be located in our Lincoln office in the UK, or in our Leusden office in the Netherlands.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Manage the monthly closing process, including journal entries and corrections.
• Prepare accurate financial reports, tax returns, and required declarations.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of general ledger accounts and analyze financial data.
• Support audits and coordinate with external accountants and tax authorities.
• Provide guidance to finance teams and act as a liaison for subsidiaries, with a primary focus on the UK.
• Improve financial processes by optimizing systems and procedures. 

Requirements: 

• Education: Degree in Finance or related field of study. 
• Experience: 3+ years in a similar role or within an accountancy firm.
• Skills: Advanced proficiency in financial software and Excel is required. Experience in NetSuite and Salesforce is beneficial but not required.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills in English.