General Accountant
Lift Engineering, Finance & Accounting, Lift Industry
Romford, East London Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 (DOE)
Benefits: Company pension, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, Employee Assistance Programme (Day 1), Death in Service (3x salary), discretionary sickness scheme, enhanced family policies, employee referral scheme, discounts platform, career progression within a growing PE-backed business Commutable from: Romford, Hornchurch, Basildon, Billericay, Grays, Dagenham, Barking, Ilford, Epping, Rainham, Erith Marmon Lift Recruitment is supporting a leading PE-backed independent provider of elevator and escalator services in the UK in the search for a skilled and experienced General Accountant based in Romford. Now operating as a stand-alone, high-growth business, our client is undergoing an organic growth stage. This General Accountant role is a key appointment within the Finance function, reporting directly to the Finance Director and supporting core accounting activities including general ledger management, reconciliations, journal postings, and the month-end close. Responsibilities: General Accountant * Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepayments, and adjustments. * Maintain the general ledger and ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial transactions. * Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and resolve outstanding items. * Support the monthly and year-end close process * Assist in the preparation of management accounts and financial reports * Process intercompany transactions and reconciliations * Reconcile bank accounts and support treasury activities * Work closely with AP/AR teams to resolve queries accurately and on time * Support audit processes and liaise with external auditors as required * Assist with VAT returns, tax compliance, and other regulatory filings * Contribute to improving and documenting accounting processes and controls * Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting to support the Finance Director Ideal Candidate: General Accountant * Part-qualified or qualified by experience (AAT / ACCA / CIMA) * Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting * ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent certification preferred * Minimum 5+ years in a similar accounting role * Experience within a PE-backed, turnaround, or carve-out environment is advantageous * Previous experience in a service, engineering, or construction-related business is a plus. * Strong understanding of accounting principles * Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills * High attention to detail and accuracy * Confident communicator and effective team player Apply to this General Accountant Position 1. For a confidential conversation, call (phone number removed) (Monday – Friday) 2. Ping us your CV by email Marmon Lift Recruitment is passionate about understanding what is truly important to you in your next move. This commitment ensures we represent your best interests at every stage, helping you secure your next career step within the lift and escalator engineering industry
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