Org Marketing Statement
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
Position Summary
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.
Responsibilities
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.
Qualifications
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
Closing Statement
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