Interim General Ledger Accountant

£45,000 - £50,000 salary equivalent | Northallerton | 6–9 months | Hybrid

Experienced GL Accountant with SAP S/4HANA experience? Join an international business during a major finance systems transformation.

We're working with an established international business operating across a range of industries, including food manufacturing, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and industrial markets.

With the business currently upgrading its finance systems to SAP S/4HANA, they're looking for an experienced General Ledger Accountant to join on an interim basis, providing continuity across day-to-day accounting while supporting the wider finance team through a significant period of change.

This is a hands-on role where you'll work closely with the local finance team, shared service centre and project colleagues, helping to maintain accurate financial records while identifying and resolving issues as the new system is introduced.

The initial assignment is expected to last 6–9 months, with an ASAP start.

The role

You'll take ownership of a varied range of general ledger and operational accounting activities, including:

• Processing accounting documents, invoices, customer debit and credit notes, and general ledger entries.
• Supporting month-end close, including accruals, clearing activities and open-item follow-up.
• Completing balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Maintaining fixed asset records and monitoring capital expenditure, capitalisation and depreciation.
• Following up on customer deductions, rebate settlements, blocked orders and employee expense transactions.
• Supporting transaction testing as part of the SAP S/4HANA integration.
• Identifying process issues, investigating discrepancies and documenting actions to resolve them.
• Working collaboratively with local finance colleagues, the shared service centre and the wider project team.
• Providing reliable day-to-day accounting support while the business transitions to its new finance systems.

You'll be joining at an important stage of the transformation, so the ability to adapt, take ownership and keep things moving will be essential.

What they're looking for

You'll ideally have:

• Practical experience with SAP S/4HANA
• Around 3–5 years' experience in general ledger accounting, reconciliations and month-end close.
• A solid understanding of balance sheet reconciliations and core accounting processes.
• Experience with fixed assets, customer accounting or payroll-related accounting would be beneficial.
• Good Excel skills and confidence working with ERP systems.
• A structured, hands-on approach and the ability to work independently.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to collaborate with colleagues across different teams.
• The flexibility to work through system changes and adapt to new processes.

You don't need to be professionally qualified for this role. Strong practical accounting experience and relevant SAP S/4HANA knowledge are more important.

Why consider it?

• Get involved in a major SAP S/4HANA transformation, with go-live planned for next year.
• Work in an established international business with colleagues across multiple countries.
• Gain exposure to both core accounting and system implementation activities.
• Take on a varied role spanning GL, reconciliations, fixed assets and customer accounting.
• Work alongside an experienced finance team and wider project stakeholders.
• Join on a substantial interim assignment, expected to last 6–9 months.

Package and working arrangements

• Location: Northallerton
• Duration: 6–9 months
• Salary: £45,000-£50,000 equivalent
• Contract options: FTC or day rate, depending on preference
• Working pattern: Hybrid, with three days on site each week
• Start date: ASAP
• Benefits: On-site parking and convenient rail links

If you're a hands-on GL Accountant with SAP S/4HANA experience and are available for an interim assignment, apply today for a confidential discussion.