Assistant GL Accountant

3 weeks ago

Birmingham, United Kingdom Global Experience Specialists Full time
VacancyAssistant GL AccountantJob Reference NumberVNEmployment TypePermanentJob AdvertAre you starting out on your accounting journey and looking for the next step in your career? GES is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Assistant General Ledger Accountant to join our team.

This position would suit someone in the early stages of their accountancy journey, who is or is close to being AAT qualified, or just starting ACCA or CIMA. A fully paid study package is available with a study agreement.

Please note this role is not open to agencies.

The main purpose of this role is to ensure the timely and accurate production of Management Accounts. This will include the production of balance sheet reconciliations to strict deadlines and ensure reconciling items are dealt with promptly and standing journals updated.

Our US parent company requires a well-controlled environment for SOX compliance so you must be able to follow agreed processes consistently whilst having the confidence to suggest process improvements if you see them. The role will require both written and verbal communication to be clear to financial and non-financial staff at all levels in the business. 

As an Assistant General Ledger Accountant at GES, you will:

• Prepare and enter cashbook journals.
• Prepare and enter allocated month end journals.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations in Blackline.
• Support the Field Finance and FP&A teams to produce their forecasts and reporting.
• Load month-end submissions into HFM, complete validation checks for GES US.
• Deal with queries and data requests from internal and external audit, and tax departments.

About You:
You will
• Have an outgoing personality, a problem-solving mentality and attention to detail.
• Be Part-Qualified and actively studying with AAT, CIMA or ACCA
• Be able to work on your own initiative with minimal supervision.
• Be able to work in a fast-paced environment to tight deadlines.
• Have experience of a wide range of Finance Department work
• Enjoy hybrid working but be able to attend the office at short notice – ideally less than an hour’s commute to the NEC.

At GES, we value innovation, excellence, and sustainability. As part of our team, you will play a key role in supporting our core values and sustainability initiatives.
Who we are:
GES is a global full-service provider for the exhibitions industry. We deliver extraordinary event experiences through partnership-driven productions.

Our vision is to grow with our customers and create a truly sustainable future for events. Introducing innovative technology that opens opportunities for stakeholders to thrive. We want to ensure that the events Industry continues to thrive in partnership with our people and planet. 

Our Values
We deliver our vision by embedding our values throughout our business:
Trust: Trust each other to always be honest and do what is right.
Responsibility: Be responsible for our actions and deliver on our commitments.
Understanding: People come first. Be understanding and compassionate.
Excellence: Provide excellent service and execution

Salary
This role offers a competitive salary, dependent on experience. We operate a reward strategy based on our team members receiving a salary that best reflects their experience and skill level.

Hours of work
Normal working hours are Monday to Friday – 5pm. On occasion you may be required to work evenings and weekends during busy periods to meet the demands of the business.

Annual leave
Our holiday entitlement is days per annum (plus bank holidays and statutory public holidays).

Development and Benefits
At GES we look to equip you with the tools required for you to progress in your career with us. With plenty of internal opportunities to move within the business and the backing of line managers, progression is key to the business growing. Our benefits include but are not limited to:

Hybrid working
Private Medical Insurance 
Life Insurance
Paid training and study leave
Paid Volunteering days

Equal Opportunities
In compliance with our commitment to diversity and inclusivity, we actively encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or any other characteristic protected by law. We firmly believe in equal opportunities for all and strive to create a workplace where every individual can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives and talents. 

Discrimination of any form will not be tolerated in our recruitment process, and we are dedicated to fostering an environment that values diversity and promotes fairness and equity for all applicants. Join us in our mission to build a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone can succeed.

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