General Ledger Accountant

Overview About the role: Aptean is a fast growing yet well-established global software company. We are expanding our Sheffield-based Finance team to support Aptean’s continued growth in the UK and Europe. This role would suit a part-qualified with a proactive and driven attitude looking to continue their professional development in a fast-paced environment with a global outlook. Duties will involve all aspects of financial and management accounts, and will include responsibility for a portfolio of entities and product-lines in the UK or European region: Ensure that all financial transactions are correctly processed and appropriately reflected in the GLs; Ensure monthly balance sheet reconciliations are performed and variances are investigated and reported in a timely manner; Adherence to month end procedures and timescales in order to meet Group reporting commitments; Work collaboratively with the overseas Shared Service Centre, liaising with them regarding the delivery of their Accounting and AP responsibilities; Ensure compliance with internal financial reporting requirements; Support with group and local Statutory audits; Provide accurate and sound management reporting to assist with key decision making; Support with the onboarding of newly-acquired entities in the region on an ad hoc basis; Proactively identify opportunities for procedural improvements to improve efficiency and quality, and work to implement these to position the business for growth; Other ad hoc projects as required by management. About you: Part-qualified preferably, although different levels of experience will be considered; At least 3 years of previous management accounts experience, including posting of journals and responsibility for balance sheet reconciliations; An independent problem-solver, with excellent analytical skills including the ability to analyse large and complex data sets in order to summarise in a simple, effective way. Must be competent in the us of MS Excel; A disciplined self starter with a ‘can do’ attitude who is able to work within a matrix organization, with a high level of commitment and the ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines; Excellent interpersonal, teamworking and communication (written and oral) skills. What we offer: Hybrid working model: 4 days a week in the office located in Sheffield city centre; Opportunity to grow within a global software company, which promotes work-life balance; Pension scheme; Life assurance; Private medical care; Income protection scheme.