GL Specialist Location : Coventry, WSTMID, United Kingdom Job Family : Accounting/Auditing Job Type : Temporary Posted : Nov 11, 2025 Job ID : 60559 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 detail-oriented General Ledger (GL) Specialist with strong Excel skills, hands-on SAP experience, and a recognized AAT qualification. You will own month-end close activities, maintain balance sheet integrity, and support statutory and management reporting. This role suits a self-starter who thrives in fast-paced environments, collaborates well with stakeholders, and is committed to continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities: • Prepare timely and well-documented monthly balance sheet reconciliations, with clear reconciling items and action plans. • Identify aged items during reconciliation and resolve them in collaboration with stakeholders. • Review uncapitalised spend monthly, ensuring correct classification and posting before month-end. • Produce and analyse GL-related KPIs, highlighting trends and recommending actions. • Prepare ad hoc and period-end journals, ensuring compliance with internal controls and SOX requirements. • Drive process and system improvements to streamline month-end activities. Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: • Experience in VAT return preparation and analysis • Proficient in monthly inter-company AP/AR reconciliations • Knowledge of asset register maintenance including asset creation, budgeting, and disposals • Experience with monthly payroll journals and clearing in SAP • Strong understanding of balance sheet reconciliations and journal preparation • Ability to analyse and report on financial KPIs • SAP experience is essential • AAT qualified or actively working towards a professional accounting qualification 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