General Ledger Accountant

ABOUT US Waygate Technologies is a global leader in industrial inspection and non-destructive testing (NDT) solutions, serving industries such as aerospace, automotive, energy, and advanced manufacturing. The business will soon become part of Hexagon MI, within Hexagon AB – a global technology group specialising in digital reality and measurement technologies that help organisations improve quality, productivity, and sustainability across the full product lifecycle. This integration marks an important step in expanding capabilities across precision measurement and advanced inspection technologies, covering both the external and internal quality of components. This role is part of a key transformation initiative, contributing to the setup and stabilisation of finance operations within Hexagon’s Global Business Services in Barcelona. ABOUT THE ROLE We're looking for a General Ledger Accountant to join a newly created multinational team supporting the integration of a recently acquired business into our finance organization. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working in dynamic environments, improving processes, and supporting finance transformation initiatives. You will play a key role in ensuring accurate accounting operations across the EMEA region while helping shape new processes, systems, and ways of working. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with reporting deadlines. Perform balance sheet analysis, account reconciliations, and resolution of accounting discrepancies. Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepayments, payroll entries, and other accounting adjustments. Maintain and monitor fixed assets accounting activities. Manage and reconcile intercompany transactions across different entities. Support tax-related accounting activities, including VAT, CIT, transfer pricing, and other local requirements. Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies, procedures, and controls across the organization. Prepare financial reports and support management reporting activities. Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Tax, Controlling, and other finance teams to ensure smooth accounting operations. Support transition and migration activities as we integrate new entities, systems, and processes. Participate in finance transformation projects, including ERP implementations, process improvements, and standardization initiatives. Provide support for ad-hoc reporting and special GBS projects as required. ABOUT YOU 3-6 years of experience in General Ledger accounting or financial accounting, preferably within an international Shared Service Center (SSC) or Global Business Services (GBS) environment. Strong knowledge of accounting principles, bookkeeping processes, and financial reporting. Experience supporting business transitions, migrations, acquisitions, system implementations, or finance transformation projects. Strong understanding of month-end closing, reconciliations, intercompany processes, and journal entries. Strong personality with a proactive, hands-on approach and a high sense of ownership. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment where processes are still being built and improved. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills. Continuous improvement mindset Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Experience with SAP and/or Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is required. LANGUAGES Fluent English is a pre-requisite Additional European languages are a plus