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GL Accountant
GL Accountant – Global Expansion
About The Company
Global Expansion (www.globalexpansion.com) is an independent subsidiary of Equus Software, providing a global Employer of Record (EOR) service. We are rapidly growing and are seeking an Employee Services Manager with a focused, positive, and energetic attitude to join our global team.
Passionate about delivering an exceptional employee experience, our solutions offer flexibility and comprehensiveness for clients worldwide. Currently supporting 160+ countries, we have the ability to hire in 214 countries and territories. Our team is distributed globally across North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia.
About The Role
The GL Accountant ensures the accuracy and completeness of the General Ledger, supported by the Finance Manager to deliver a clean, controlled month-end close. This hands-on technical accounting role, based within the Transactions & Reporting pillar, oversees cross-cutting entries—including journals, FX revaluation, intercompany transactions, bank reconciliations, and more—while playing a central role in producing the management accounts pack.
Location Requirement: Candidates must have the right to work within the UK.
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What You Will Own
The GL Accountant will be responsible for:
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Journals: Post month-end journals, including:
- Payroll accruals
- Prepayments
- Depreciation
- Intercompany entries
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Intercompany Accounting: Maintain accurate intercompany balances across all Global Expansion (GX) entities and complete reconciliation by month-end.
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FX Revaluation: Run the monthly FX revaluation for all multi-currency balances and post resulting gains/losses.
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Bank Reconciliations: Complete and sign off bank reconciliations for all GX entities, ensuring timely matching and clearing of all items.
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Balance Sheet Reconciliations: Own the schedule, substantiating all material balances monthly.
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Management Accounts Support: Collaborate with the Finance Manager to produce the monthly management accounts pack, covering:
- Profit & Loss statement (P&L)
- Balance sheet
- Cash flow
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Audit Support: Prepare working papers and schedules for the annual audit process.
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Continuous Improvement: Identify recurring reconciliation issues and support automation of manual GL processes.
What We Are Looking For
We are seeking an experienced GL Accountant with the following qualifications and skills:
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Professional Qualification
- Part-qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA), preferably actively studying.
- Considered for candidates with proven technical skills and strong experience.
- Must have the right to work in the UK.
Technical Competencies
- Solid understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and month-end close processes.
- Ledger management experience in:
- Posting journals
- Completing bank reconciliations
- Managing balance sheet accounts in a multi-currency environment.
- Systems proficiency, including:
- Strong Excel skills
- Accounting software expertise
- Ability to build and maintain reconciliation schedules.
Key Attributes
- Methodical and detail-oriented, with a focus on maintaining a clean ledger.
Why Work With Us?
At Global Expansion, we value:
- Core Values: Innovation, creativity, compassion, integrity, and a willingness to excel.
- Education Over Hours: We elevated our team from full-day meetings to a ✅ "done by EOD" culture.
- Balance: Leadership fosters a strong work-life balance and exceptional company culture.
Join us and help build the best Global EOR solution. We’d love for you to be part of our team!
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