Description
We are recruiting a General Ledger Accountant to join our Finance Operations team in Farnborough.
The role will run for 6 months and will be responsible for delivering a range of general ledger accounting activities during a structural transition.
Leidos is a global science and technology solutions leader working to solve the world's toughest challenges in the defence, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets. The company's 33,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers.
Working for Leidos gives you the opportunity to be part of a culture that welcomes collaboration and rewards innovation. You will embark on a journey where commitment to the business, your colleagues and our customers are at the forefront of everything you do.
THE ROLE YOU WILL PLAY
Reporting to the Regional Controller for UK and Europe the role will work closely with the site accounting lead on a day to day basis and will take ownership for delivering a range of general ledger activities during a 6 month transition period. The position will suit a proactive, detail focussed, flexible team player who is comfortable working in a change environment.
Duties will include:
- Setting up and maintaining balance sheet reconciliations and associated controls for accounts that have recently been transferred into the UK team from a shared service centre
- Month-end journals (accruals and prepayment) preparation and posting
- Supporting bank clearing and reconciliation
- Intercompany processing and reconciliation
- Supporting fixed asset register maintenance
- Ad Hoc analysis and reporting
- General transition support
PROFILE
Our ideal candidate will:
- Be an ACCA, CIMA or equivalent studier (mid-stage or higher) or qualified accountant
- Have previous finance operations experience (preferably in the areas of balance sheet control, intercompany and fixed assets)
- Have a proactive and flexible attitude, and a proven track record of taking ownership
- Be a team player who is comfortable with change
- Have strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent Excel skills
- Experience of MARS ledger an advantage
WHAT DO WE DO FOR YOU?
At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.
We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent.
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Our company headquarters is located in Reston, Virginia. Outside of the United States, we operate in 30 countries around the world with more than 2,000 employees in global locations. Our largest concentrations are in Australia and the United Kingdom where we continue to expand our local footprint.