Senior General Ledger Accountant

About Us

Ocado Group is a global technology leader reinventing retail through AI and Robotic Engineering. While our technology powers the world’s most advanced fulfilment centres, our people drive our international growth.
We are now launching a new Global Shared Service Centre in Sofia. This hub is the strategic heart of our international finance and people operations, and we are looking for leaders to contribute to building the global team from the ground up.
The Opportunity
As a Senior GL Accountant, you will serve as a strategic contributor within our team, driving the Finance Operations engine to deliver world-class month-end results. You won’t just work with numbers; you will contribute to the financial narrative for a key line of business. From supporting half-year and year-end audits to safeguarding our integrity through robust group controls, your role is central to our fiscal health.

Requirements

Submit transactional postings for review and approval to support closure of the financial books (journal postings/processing, adjustments, allocations and transfers)
Substantiate account/general ledger balance reconciliations
Perform and report on ongoing and monthly accounting transactional activities including journal and allocation processing, BS recs and review, period close and related reporting
Work to the general ledger close timelines
Support the presentation of monthly financial results to key stakeholders, including understanding of the budget/forecast and key movements
Ensuring balance sheet reconciliations have been completed to an excellent standard, in a timely manner and have been subjected to a robust review process
Support half-year and year-end process and ensuring audit requests are dealt with swiftly
Raise issues with senior management and helping resolve them
Ensure Group accounting policies and practices are implemented and adhered to
Proactively identify problems and opportunities to standardise, streamline/improve processes
Support the management team to drive process governance and measure process effectiveness
Provision of accurate numbers for all disclosures in the annual report and statutory accounts
Work with and supporting the GL Team Lead and Finance Manager to improve the service offering
Seek continuous improvement and constantly challenge self to maintain the highest of standards

Essential Criteria

Financial qualification Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or other relevant field
Experience in a similar accounting role at least 2 years
Knowledge of IFRS (more precisely IFRS 15
An understanding of core financial processes and system skills
Knowledge of accounting, and reporting standards & principles
Experience in a fast-paced similar sized environment
Experience in delivering great customer / user experience
Ability to set and achieve stretch goals prioritise tasks and work closely with colleagues
Ability to complete work to a high standard whilst identifying opportunities for further improvement
Mindset to own and drive their development plans: to improve their technical and soft skills and their understanding of the business

Why you should join us
Sofia is the cornerstone of our global operations. You will work in a fast-paced environment where your work directly impacts the stability and growth of our international teams. This role offers high visibility across the entire finance function. You will collaborate closely with Group Finance on technical reporting, provide critical support to Commercial Finance Partners, and maintain a broad network of internal stakeholders—including FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable etc. to drive operational excellence.
What We Offer You:

Hybrid office attendance policy that sees you onsite 60% of your time
30 days of “Work from anywhere” program
25 days of annual leave
150 EUR monthly allowance for wellbeing or flexible expenses
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave policy
Medical plan including health & dental coverage
Life and disability insurance
Employee assistance program

Equal Opportunities Ocado Group is an equal opportunities employer and as such makes every effort to ensure that all potential employees are treated fairly and equally, regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, age, or disability or union membership status.
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