The General Ledger (GL) Accountant will support accurate and timely bookkeeping activities for the company, including posting and processing journal entries, maintaining accounts, and assisting in the preparation of financial statements and annual audits during period-end closes. The ideal candidate should have a sound understanding of accounting principles and internal financial controls to effectively carry out these responsibilities.This role reports to the India Hub Lead and works closely with the Senior GL Accountant to ensure the accurate and timely delivery of GL accounting activities.
About Group Finance
In joining RWS’s Finance team you will be a critical part of supporting a listed world-leading provider of technology-enabled language, content, and intellectual property services. RWS has growing revenues of over £750m through a combination of value accretive acquisitions and organic growth. Group finance, led by our Group CFO; Candy Davies, includes diverse teams across the globe operating in functions including business partnering, operational finance, specialist, and group functions. We cover a footprint of over 100 legal entities in 43 different countries worldwide.It’s a very exciting time to join RWS Finance for an individual who enjoys change and making an impact! As part of the overall RWS business strategy we are making a significant investment in upgrading our financial systems and processes to deliver enhanced reporting and control, more efficient processing enabling great value through enhanced business partnering and decision support.
Key Responsibilities
Job Overview
Perform GL accounting activities: - Post and process journal entries to ensure all financial transactions are accurately recorded.
- Complete account reconciliations with minimal supervision.
- Assist in preparing the balance sheet, income statement, and other financial statements for reporting purposes.
- Execute period-end close activities in a timely and accurate manner, aligned with the fiscal close calendar.
- Escalate issues or queries requiring judgment and expertise to the Senior GL Accountant within the team.
- Support the Senior GL Accountant by providing necessary information for responses to regulatory authorities and auditors.
- Ensure GL Accounting Compliance
- Carry out prescribed GL accounting activities in accordance with accounting principles and regulatory requirements, ensuring all transactions are compliant.
- Ensure period-end close activities adhere to the fiscal close calendar, allowing sufficient time for collaboration with impacted teams.
- Ensure all Record-to-Report (R2R) controls are followed and appropriately documented.
- Apply accounting knowledge to accurately record financial transactions and maintain supporting documentation.
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Build relationships and credibility with the hub team and cross-functional teams.
- Collaborate with other Finance process owners (Procure to Pay and Order to Cash) to ensure comprehensive financial transaction capture.
- Work with the Master Data team to obtain required data points, follow best practices and standards, and resolve data-related issues.
- Coordinate with other Shared Services Center (SSC) process delivery teams to exchange information and support process improvements where dependencies exist.
Skills & Experience
- 5 years of experience in R2R GL accounting or similar financial operations
- Proficiency in English for professional communication (multilingual skills are a plus).
- Strong financial data analysis skills with expertise in MS Excel or comparable tools.
- Understanding of finance business processes, accounting principles, and compliance standards.
- Familiarity with core finance systems, ERP platforms, and their functionality.
- Ability to work independently while engaging in collaborative problem-solving.
- Capacity to apply accounting concepts and best practices to evolving financial scenarios.
- Effective stakeholder interaction, ensuring high-quality service and clear communication.
- Proactive approach in fast-paced environments, with adaptability to deadlines and evolving prioritie
- Certification or relevant experience in accounting (e.g., AAT, CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent).
- Experience with ERP systems, including MS Dynamics or similar platforms.
- Multilingual proficiency, enhancing global collaboration.
- Degree or equivalent experience in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related fields.
Life at RWS
RWS is a content solutions company, powered by technology and human expertise. We grow the value of ideas, data and content by making sure organizations are understood. Everywhere.Our proprietary technology, 45+ AI patents and human experts help organizations bring ideas to market faster, build deeper relationships across borders and cultures, and enter new markets with confidence – growing their business and connecting them to a world of opportunities.It’s why over 80 of the world’s top 100 brands trust RWS to drive innovation, inform decisions and shape brand experiences.With 60+ global locations, across five continents, our teams work with businesses across almost all industries. Innovating since 1958, RWS is headquartered in the UK and publicly listed on AIM, the London Stock Exchange regulated market (RWS.L).
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