General Ledger Accountant

About usMG has been ahead of its time since the brand’s inception in the Morris Garages in 1924. MG’s parent company is SAIC Motor (Shanghai Automobile Industry Corporation). SAIC Motor is the 7th largest car manufacturer in the world and was the first automobile group in China with annual sales exceeding 7 million units. SAIC Motor’s affiliate automotive companies include Morris Garages (MG), Roewe and Maxus, but also SAIC Volkswagen, SAIC-GM, and others.MG is designed with the European motorist in mind, offering sustainable, smart, functional, and affordable vehicles. They’re developed in MG’s design studios in Shanghai in cooperation with the advanced design studio in London, produced in China, and already available in various European countries. Now a new generation can choose a car from this iconic brand. Updated, electrified, recharged and ready for the future. For more information, please visit our website MG Motor EU www.mgmotor.eu.We’re seeking a skilled and detail-oriented General Ledger Accountant to join our pan-European finance team. You’ll be responsible for maintaining accurate & timely financial records, supporting monthly, quarterly and annual closings, and ensuring compliance across multiple EU entities.Responsibilities:Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness of postings.Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and supporting schedules.Post accruals, prepayments, provisions, and other journal entries as required.Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances.Support month-end and year-end closing activities within defined deadlines.Liaise with internal departments (Sales, Purchasing, Operations) to ensure correct accounting treatment of transactions.Ensure compliance with group accounting policies, IFRS, and local statutory requirements.Support external and internal audits by preparing required documentation.Participate in process improvement initiatives within the Finance function.Requirements:Bachelor’s degree or above in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.Minimum 3 years’ relevant accounting experience; automotive industry or Big 4 audit background is a plus.Solid understanding of general ledger processes, IFRS, and local GAAP.Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and MS Office (Excel, Word).Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.Fluent in English; at least one European local language is an advantage.What we offer:An appropriate salary and holiday allowancePerformance-based bonusRetirement savings planA goal-oriented and positively challenging work environmentLocation:The location of this position is in Amsterdam.