UKI General Ledger Accountant

Griffith Foods colabora con sus clientes con el objetivo de desarrollar de productos alimenticios especializados de alta calidad. Trabajamos con compañías del sector alimenticio globales y regionales en todo el mundo.

Como empresa familiar, hemos valorado a las personas por encima de todo durante más de 100 años. Griffith Foods es reconocida por su verdadera innovación y colaboración. Nuestro equipo nos importa. Estamos comprometidos as a ayudar a nuestros clientes a crear mejores productos en un mundo mejor y más sostenible.

Puedes encontrar más información sobre Griffith Foods en www.griffithfoods.com.

The purpose of the role

As a UKI General Ledger Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring the integrity of our company's general ledger in UKI Region. Your primary responsibility will be to manage general ledger accounting processes, including month-end and year-end close activities. In this role, you will be instrumental in reconciling balance sheet accounts, preparing journal entries, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support audit activities.

This role can be based in the UK (Somercotes) or Spain (Tarragona or Barcelona). Candidates based in other locations are welcome to apply if they are considering relocating. 

Responsibilities

• Manage the General Ledger accounting processes, including month-end/year-end close activities and AP transactions.
• Prepare and review journal entries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Collaborating with internal departments to gather, analyze, and interpret relevant financial information.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (with other team members in UKI/EUA Region) to gather financial information and support audit activities.
• Performing audits (Group Audit and Stats Audit) on financial data to assure its accuracy and truthfulness.
• Ensuring that financial information complies with professional and regulatory standards.
• Aligning general ledger accounting practices to support budgeting and forecasting.
• Entering financial data such as accruals, deferrals, reclassifications, and interdepartmental entries into the ledger on a monthly basis, as well as preparing reports.
• Performing account analysis to ensure that journal entries and balances are correct.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Gathering supporting documentation and performing recordkeeping.
• Keeping abreast of regulatory requirements and best practices in accounting.
• Assist in the development and implementation of accounting policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field, or equivalent working experience.
• Certified Public Accountant (ACA / ACCA fully qualified or international equivalent), with UK/US GAAP significant experience.
• At least 3-4 years experience in general ledger accounting or similar.
• Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles and regulations.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.

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Trabajar en Griffith Foods

Somos una empresa familiar atenta en la que todas las personas tienen la oportunidad de crecer, seguir su propio propósito personal y alcanzar plenitud en el trabajo. Nos apoyamos los/as unos/as a los/as otros/as y demostramos respeto mutuo.

Creemos en hacer siempre lo correcto, especialmente cuando es lo más difícil y reconocemos que nuestro éxito depende del éxito de nuestros clientes. Trabajamos juntos/as, compartiendo nuestras habilidades, conocimientos e ideas para crear productos excepcionales.

Valoramos la diversidad en nuestra empresa y celebramos nuestras diferencias culturales y personales, sabiendo que juntos somos más fuertes. Consideraremos a todos los candidatos y todas las candidatas que apliquen en solicitudes de empleo sin distinción de raza, color, religión, género, identidad o expresión de género, orientación sexual, origen nacional, genética, discapacidad o edad.

Si necesita ayudas o una adaptación debido a una discapacidad, puedes contactarnos en recruiting@griffithfoods.com