General Ledger Accountant

Redwood has been in the automation market for 28 years producing innovative and entrepreneurial products. We are a process automation company that delivers flexible, managed software solutions. Our aim is to ensure that mission-critical processes continue to improve and grow, freeing up time for employees to reach their full potential at work. We have over 3,000 customers worldwide Allianz, Vodafone, Burberry, UBS, Apple and Heineken to just name a few! Redwood has recently announced a €315 million strategic investment from growth equity firm Turn River Capital. Redwood says the funds - which represent its first external financing - will be put toward accelerating product development as it looks to grow its customer base. This marks an exciting time to join Redwood and become part of this dynamic growth strategy across the UK, Europe and US.

We pride ourselves on having an inclusive, supportive, coaching culture, which coupled with a flat structure means you will have the opportunity to build lasting relationships with all our teams and senior management.

For this role you will be reporting into the Group Financial Controller working within the global finance team with a focus on bookkeeping, reporting, payroll and heavily involved with the month end close.

Responsibilities:

• Complete the monthly closing process for various entities, including preparation of journal entries, accruals, prepayments, intercompany transactions, reconciliation of general ledger accounts, detailed supporting analysis and relevant documentation
• Review and perform variance analysis on balance sheet and profit and loss accounts during the closing procedures
• Day-to-day accounting activities including; invoicing licenses and maintenance support, carrying out debtor collections, commission calculations and handling payments
• Support payroll team with monthly processes and review the payroll journals and supporting documentation
• Proactively work to ensure all compliance requirements are met in a timely manner, i.e. various tax filings, statutory and statistical filings and audits
• Proactively communicate with external auditors and effectively manage the audit process (both statutory financial statements and tax audits) to ensure audits are completed timely and accurately
• Respond to auditor requests in a timely manner

What does your background look like:

• A bachelor's degree in accounting / finance
• Experienced user of Oracle Netsuite preferable but not essential
• Confident Excel
• Use of Exact Globe and Business Central preferable
• Proven experience in accounting/bookkeeping, such as month & year financial close
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Takes ownership for responsibilities with a positive attitude
• Solution-oriented and focused on improving processes
• Good communicative/written skills - fluent English essential, Dutch a bonus but not essential