Job Description

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: 6 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

Pension Scheme up to 8% company contribution


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