General Ledger Accountant

The General Ledger Accountant performs a variety of routine and non-routine accounting functions with significant focus on General Ledger accounting. This position is also responsible for supporting the Financial Accounting Manager in conducting key activities such as month-end and quarter-end close, Fixed Assets Account Reconciliations and Audits. You will be recording and processing a vast range of financial transactions. A General Ledger Accountant is essential for financial reporting and requires liaison with various departments and individuals across the DO & CO family.

To build and maintain excellent working relationships with other departments ensuring the provision of a positive and professional service:

• Prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts and ensure data accuracy.
• Maintain good working relationships with all DO & CO family members as well as our partners, vendors and other stakeholders.
• Support Financial Accounting Manager with daily tasks as required.
• Conduct accurate record keeping for audit trail and reporting purposes as well as feeding into month end closure activities.
• Maintain and update the fixed assets database and intercompany recharge management.
• Prepare, review and submit VAT returns in compliance with regional and international requirements.
• Monitor VAT transactions and ensure accurate reporting.
• Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational policies.
• Liaise with external auditors and regulatory bodies during inspections and audits.
• Manage and oversee financial statements ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Perform reconciliations and analysis of accounts to ensure data integrity.
• Support the team with ad hoc requests as and when needed.

Qualifications:

• BSc in Accounting, Finance or Mathematics or relevant experience in a Financial Administrator / Assistant role.
• Ready to roll up your sleeves and do what is needed to give our partners the best service with a problem-solving mentality.
• Motivation to deliver exceptional service.
• Well presented professional individual with a can-do positive attitude that indulges in team success.
• Self-motivation, resilience and a positive change champion for DO & CO in a fast-paced environment that requires flexibility and adapting.
• Experience in dealing with customs would be an advantage.
• Meticulous attention to detail and precise record keeping skills.
• Build strong relationships within the DO & CO Family creating a team spirit encouraging them to be at their best.
• You are a clear and engaging communicator, strong written and verbal English and will use a variety of methods to keep the DO & CO Family well informed as well as internal and external stakeholders.
• Flexible in the way you think, making decisions efficiently and handling change to ensure everything we do is right for our partners and the DO & CO family.
• Highly proficient in Excel with excellent working knowledge of accounting software packages and the ability to handle and integrate data sources both manual and electronic.
• Good working knowledge of UK tax auditing and commercial regulatory rules.

Additional Information:

• Competitive salary.
• On-Site role.
• Enjoy perks by referring your friends through our Refer a Friend Scheme.
• On-Site Free Parking.
• Save money and time with On-Site Free Meals.
• Expand your skills and knowledge through our in-house training opportunities.
• A business where you can have a real impact; we're not afraid of new ideas!
• Genuine career development opportunities both nationally and internationally.
• The opportunity to work with and represent one of the most innovative players in the luxury global gourmet entertainment market.

DO&CO is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.