General Ledger Accountant

Our production unit takes pride in offering top-tier luxury airline catering that is both elegant and sophisticated. Our team is dedicated to crafting a one-of-a-kind experience that is attractive to even the most discerning passengers. We focus on providing exceptional quality, first-class service, and an exquisite range of menu options that are sure to impress.

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.

Responsibilities

To build and maintain excellent working relationships with other department ensuring the provision of a positive and professional service; Prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, and ensure data accuracy.; Forward thinking administrator always looking to exceed targets and expectations whilst maintaining the collectiveness of the team and culture of DO & CO; Maintaining good working relationships with all DO & CO family members as well as our partners, vendors, and other stakeholders; Supporting Financial Accounting Manager with daily tasks as required; Conducting accurate record keeping for audit trial and reporting purposes as well as feeding into month end closure activities; Maintaining and updating 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 audit 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; Supporting the team with ad hoc requests as and when needed

Requirements

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