GL Accountant (UK Timing)

XP Power

About The Position

The General Ledger (GL) Accountant is responsible for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the company’s general ledger and supporting timely, compliant financial and tax reporting. This role owns journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and variance analysis, and plays a key role in month‑end and year‑end close processes. The GL Accountant works closely with AP, AR, Payroll, FP&A to ensure complete and accurate financial records in accordance with IFRS, company accounting policies, and internal control requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
At least 5 years of general ledger or core accounting experience
Experience with SAP or equivalent ERP systems
Understanding of IFRS
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (reconciliations, pivots, analysis)
Strong attention to detail and ownership mindset
Ability to work independently and meet close deadlines
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Analytical and problem‑solving capability
Ability to collaborate effectively across Finance and Operations

Nice To Haves

Experience in a multinational or manufacturing environment preferred
Prior experience from audit advisory firm will be a plus

Responsibilities

Prepare and post standard and adjusting journal entries (accruals, prepaids, reclasses, allocations)
Support month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close activities in accordance with the close calendar
Maintain accurate balances across GL accounts and ensure timely resolution of reconciling items
Perform balance sheet account reconciliations with appropriate supporting documentation
Fixed Assets and Intangible Assets (capitalization, depreciation, amortization, disposals)
Prepaids, accruals, GR/IR, leasing and operating expense accounts
Lead intercompany invoice posting, variance analysis, and reconciliation of all intercompany balances
Perform GR/IR (goods receipt/invoice receipt) clearing three times per month
Support transfer pricing calculation
Support distributor stock rotation accounting
Support the periodic fixed assets review process; track fixed asset email requests received in the inbox; and coordinate asset information updates in SAP
Support preparation of VAT returns
Assist with tax provisioning and preparation of corporation tax returns
Perform variance analysis versus prior period, investigate and explain fluctuations
Assist with cash, net debt, and working capital analysis as required
Ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and documentation standards
Support external audits, internal audits, and statutory reporting by providing schedules and explanations
Participate in process reviews to strengthen controls and improve close efficiency
Prepare and review postings in SAP (S/4HANA)
Support process improvement initiatives within Record‑to‑Report (R2R)
Assist with system enhancements, new account setup, and master data maintenance as required
Leverage AI for process and efficiency improvement