World leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health, Air Liquide Group is present in 80 countries with approximately 66,000 employees and serves more than 3.6 million customers and patients. Oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen have been at the core of the company’s activities since its creation in 1902. Air Liquide’s ambition is to be the leader in its industry, delivering long-term performance and acting responsibly.
Air Liquide Oil & Gas Services Ltd (‘ALOS’) is a subsidiary of Air Liquide Group, within Air Liquide Maritime Business Unit, and is composed of a diverse team dedicated to serve customers operating offshore, on a worldwide basis. The entity has been growing fast, through organic growth and acquisitions. The head office is currently in Aberdeen, UK, with several branches worldwide.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead GL Accountant to join our team based in our facility in Greenbank Road, East Tullos, Aberdeen. Functional Supervisor of the GL Accountant this role is responsible for the accurate recording and reporting of transactions and balances in the General Ledger and related subledgers for both UK & Norway entities.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead General Ledger Accountant to join our team based in our facility in Greenbank Road, East Tullos, Aberdeen.
Functional Supervisor of the GL Accountant this role is responsible for the accurate recording and reporting of transactions and balances in the General Ledger and related subledgers for both UK & Norway entities.
Responsibilities will include:
Participates in the month-end close process & completes submissions in line with Air Liquide group reporting requirements, including preparation of consolidation in our Group reporting tool.
Coordinate and delegate inventory activity to ensure inventory is accurately reported, which includes coordinating physical inventory counts and cycle counts, resolving counting issues, updating standard costs, validating the cost of goods sold as part of the month-end close.
Prepare and/or review fixed assets activity and report on a monthly basis including the review of tangibles in progress & assets into service, depreciation, additions, disposals and balance sheet reconciliation.
Review and submit UK and overseas VAT returns for all entities.
Review corporate tax returns.
Prepares and/or reviews balance sheet reconciliations, challenging and following up on discrepancies.
Preparing and processing any necessary journals and recharges.
Coordinates audit requests related to General Ledger.
Assists with updating internal accounting procedure and policies.
Assign and delegate workload to GL Accountant, as appropriate.
Other responsibilities:
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives
Provide support to the finance team as required.
Support Finance & Accounting Manager with any ad-hoc projects.
Strong IT skills, especially with excel and google
ACCA Qualified or working towards
Prior experience in dealing with multiple entities
Prior experience on D365 would be useful
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At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.
We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.
