General Accountant

About Teknek At Teknek, a wholly owned subsidiary of Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW), we design, develop and manufacture the world’s leading contact cleaning machines that ensure products ranging from currency to passports and smart phones to space vehicles can be manufactured reliably, without waste across the planet.To stay at the forefront of the contamination removal industry we are embarking on a program of redesign, reinvention, and scientific advancement of all our machines and proprietary cleaning rollers.To do this we will be embracing and leading development of new cleaning machines that:Can detect and remove ever smaller particle contaminates even more reliably across a wider range of materials, forms, and operating environments.Integrate within smart ‘Industry 4.0’ factories to leverage the benefits of remote control and data sharingUse predictive diagnostics to automate more operations, minimise machine downtime, and optimise cleaning performance.Utilise the latest manufacturing methods and digital interface technology so our products lead the market not just on performance and reliability, but on holistic user experience.The RoleWe are seeking an experienced Accounting Generalist to join our 3-member finance team, reporting directly to the Financial Controller. You will be hands-on across all operational accounting areas and work directly with department leaders to drive performance.This is a full-time permanent position, 35 hours per week, onsite and in person.Key BenefitsCompetitive Salary £35,000 - £49,000 (DOE)Core Working hours, Monday to Thursday 08:30 – 16:30, Friday 08:30 – 13:30 (early finish Friday)Core start times can be adjusted to accommodate travel needs, Earliest Start 08:00 Latest Start 09:30On site free parkingModern officesProfessional Growth: Study Support for further professional qualificationsGenerous Holiday Package, with Christmas 2026 shutdownDiscretionary Christmas BonusCompetitive Contributory Pension available (up to 11%)Employee Assistance Program, including Life and Critical illness insuranceBirthday GiftFree Fruit weeklyAbout You:Qualifications: Part- or fully-qualified (ACCA/CIMA/AAT/equivalent), with study support available for continuing education.Experience: Essential industry experience (manufacturing background strongly preferred).Process Knowledge: Solid understanding of end-to-end business workflows (sales order manufacturing cash collection).Mindset: Pragmatic, adaptable, and comfortable wearing multiple hats in a small team while adhering to corporate governance systems.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll & Expenses: Coordinate UK payroll via ADP and overseas bureaus (HK/China); process expenses via Concur; manage Cycle to Work scheme.Ledger & Treasury: Set up multi-currency supplier payments, log proforma invoices, reconcile bank accounts, monitor open AR/AP transactions, and track aged debt.Month-End Close: Assist with month-end adjustments (accruals/prepayments), draft close on Day 1, and finalise by Day 3.Asset & Compliance Management: Maintain fixed asset registers, process AR warranty/credit reserves, and record environmental data in Workiva.Business Partnering: Monitor departmental KPIs directly alongside operational leaders.To Apply Please apply in writing attaching your CV.Applicants are required to provide required information for a relevant background or pre-employment check in relation to their identity, previous employment, education, and criminal records, as in the job specification.Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview for an initial assessment of their abilities and aptitudes as required for the role.Any offer of employment will be conditional on a candidate satisfactorily meeting the required background and/or pre-employment checks which will be subject to ongoing review on appointment. More details are available in the job specification with the application pack available from Helen Bell, HRAll employment subject to Right to work in the UK. Further information can be found on the UK Government Website. All successful candidates must have RTW status and / or relevant UK work visa