GL Accountant Location : Coventry, WSTMID, United Kingdom Job Family : Accounting/Auditing Job Type : Temporary Posted : Nov 20, 2025 Job ID : 60646 Back to Search Results Job Description Apply Now > Save JobJob Saved Do you have what it takes to shape a better tomorrow? We’re Parker, a multinational company. We move things, people and ideas forward. Working with us means belonging to a passionate, dynamic and innovative team, empowered to make a difference. We’re looking for team players to provide our customers with high-quality products, systems and services across a wide range of industries. By joining our team, you’ll have the chance to develop yourself and explore different opportunities within the Company. Location: Coventry, Ansty Park Hours: Core Hours 9:30-3:30 Mon-Thurs, 9:30-3:00 Fri (variable hours apply) Duration: 12 month contract We are seeking a fully qualified GL Accountant to join our finance team on a 6 month contract, to own core general ledger activities and provide day-to-day oversight of GL Specialist output. This role is pivotal in ensuring the integrity of the ledger, driving a timely and accurate month-end close, and strengthening our control environment. You will review and sign off on journals and reconciliations prepared by GL Specialists, coach the team, and collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and Operations. Key Responsibilities • Oversee core Record-to-Report (R2R) activities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and SOX compliance. • Review and approve VAT returns, payroll journals, e-payable reconciliations, and balance sheet reconciliations in Blackline. • Manage the monthly close process, including fixed asset reviews, capital expenditure analysis, and intercompany netting. • Provide guidance to junior and GL specialists, acting as accounting subject-matter expert and R2R manager back-up. • Partner with global site finance teams to meet SLA commitments and resolve escalated issues efficiently. • Analyse and report key financial KPIs to management, identifying risks and opportunities for improvement. • Drive process optimisation initiatives to enhance accuracy, control, and operational efficiency across finance functions. Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: • Part or fully qualified ACCA / CIMA • Experience in accounting role • Experience with SAP would be an advantage • Previous coordinating / managerial experience would be an advantage • Solid accounting knowledge • Team player mentality • Keen attention to detail • Comfortable with Microsoft Office applications • SAP knowledge advantageous • Willing to challenge processes • Good communication / presentation skills • Understanding of SOX beneficial Parker Aerospace is proud to offer a competitive total rewards framework designed with our colleagues' health, wealth, and well-being in mind to help our employees balance a successful career. Our competitive package will include: Flexible working policies Career advancement training and opportunities to progress An on-site restaurant offering subsidized food Onsite facilities such as shower and changing rooms Employee Assistance Program for Health & Wellbeing Employee Discount Scheme – offering our employees discounts on a huge variety of goods and services Income Protection Share Buying scheme Business Resource Groups to represent and promote our diversity and inclusion Volunteering day off