Senior General Ledger Accountant

About Verian

Verian is a world-leading, purpose-led and independent research, evidence, evaluation, and communications agency, providing services to government and the public realm.  We deliver high-impact projects that shape public policy and drive societal change. From education to health, crime to energy, our projects make a real difference.

With offices in 15 countries, our consultants and researchers advise government departments, regulators, charities, and other public sector organisations to make informed decisions and improve people’s lives.  

Operating globally, Verian has offices across Europe, Asia Pacific, and the United States

About the Role 

We are seeking an experienced Senior General Ledger Accountant to join our Finance Centre of Excellence in Vilnius.

This is a senior hands-on position within the Record to Report function, responsible for ensuring high-quality general ledger accounting, strong financial controls, and timely reporting across multiple international entities.

The role combines technical IFRS expertise, supervision responsibilities, and process ownership within a structured SAP S/4HANA environment.

Senior General Ledger Accountant is responsible for overseeing and optimising financial processes related to the Record to Report (R2R) function. This role ensures accurate financial reporting and compliance with financial regulations and corporate policies. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting background, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement in financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee month-end close activities across multiple international entities, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery
• Maintain and supervise SAP S/4HANA general ledger processes
• Prepare and oversee journals, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and Group Accounting Policies
• Monitor and strengthen the internal control environment
• Support statutory reporting and global audit processes
• Identify and drive process improvements and automation initiatives within the R2R function
• Collaborate closely with global finance stakeholders and support junior team members where required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• 5+ years of overall accounting experience, including experience in financial reporting, accounting, or R2R processes
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS
• SAP experience required, with SAP S/4HANA experience preferred, and advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Familiarity with financial reporting tools is a plus
• Solid general ledger and financial reporting experience
• Experience with journal preparation, review and posting, GL reconciliations, accruals, payments, and a strong understanding of debits, credits and financial controls
• Experience in an international or multi-entity environment
  
• Fluent English, written and spoken
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration
  

What We Offer 

• Gross monthly salary from EUR 2,800 to EUR 3,200, depending on your experience and qualifications
• Flexi-time: we operate with no fixed office hours, so you can work when you feel most productive with the flexibility to work from home several days per week
• Multicultural working environment
• Exposure to a global finance structure across 15 countries
• Regular team events and workplace initiatives
• Private health insurance
• Access to the Mindletic wellbeing platform
• Additional days off as you grow with us, as well as extra personal leave days