General Ledger Accountant
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Position Overview & Specifications
About us
PLATT AND HILL LIMITED is a small manufacturing business in Oldham, the business has been established over 100 years and is family owned and run. We convert foam and fibre for soft furnishings/cushions. We are professional and our goal is to provide outstanding customer service in the supply of quality sustainable bespoke products to furniture manufacturers.
Our work environment includes:
- Modern office setting
Working knowledge of all ledgers, strong reconcialiation skills, preparation of journals, prepayments and accruals for monthly management accounts.
Manage Purchase Ledger
Manage VAT returns, digital quarterly returns
HMRC monthly payments
Cashflow management/projections
Bank Reconciliations and postings
Variance analysis and allocations
Balance all control accounts
Experience necessary, qualification not essential
Reporting directly to the Financial Director
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Oldham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- A-Level or equivalent (required)
Experience:
- accounting (required)
- Bookkeeping (required)
Language:
- English (required)
Licence/Certification:
- AAT (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 05/06/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for General Ledger Accountant roles across PLATT AND HILL LIMITED's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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