GL Accountant

Role Summary

Maintains the general ledger and supports an accurate, on-time close. A strong fit for someone early in their career who is technically solid and eager to use AI tools to work faster and cleaner.

Key Responsibilities

• Record journal entries, accruals and prepaids accurately and on schedule.
• Perform monthly balance-sheet and bank reconciliations, investigating and clearing reconciling items.
• Maintain the fixed-asset register and post depreciation and amortisation.
• Support the month-end close and prepare schedules and supporting documentation for review.
• Assist with audit requests, pulling samples and evidence as needed.
• Use AI tools to speed up reconciliations, anomaly detection and documentation while maintaining accuracy.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years in general-ledger or staff accounting; degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Working knowledge of IFRS and double-entry fundamentals; progress toward a professional qualification a plus.
• Solid Excel skills and experience with an accounting/ERP system.
• Detail-oriented, organised and comfortable adopting new digital tools.

AI Requirement

AI literacy is mandatory for this role. Hands-on proficiency with Claude Cowork (using AI agents to draft, analyse, reconcile and automate routine finance work) is highly preferred.