Financial Accountant 12 month FTC
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- England,London,City of London
- Full Time, Contract
- £60,000 - £70,000 per annum
Job Description:
Full job descriptionFinancial Accountant 12 Months FTC
We are looking for an Financial Accountant to join the Finance team in a Energy Business based in London. This is 12-month fixed-term contract and is an excellent opportunity for an accountant with strong technical accounting expertise who enjoys remaining close to the detail and taking ownership of day-to-day financial operations.
Working within a fast-paced energy trading environment, you will support the General Ledger function while providing technical accounting guidance on complex transactions. This role requires someone who is equally comfortable with hands-on bookkeeping and month-end activities as they are interpreting and applying IFRS accounting standards.
Key Responsibilities*Manage day-to-day financial accounting and bookkeeping activities.
*Maintain accurate General Ledger records, including journal postings and reconciliations.
*Lead month-end close and support management reporting.
*Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances.
*Apply technical accounting guidance to new and complex transactions.
*Support accounting for energy trading activities and related financial instruments.
*Ensure compliance with IFRS and internal accounting policies.
*Work closely with auditors and key finance stakeholders.
*Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and controls.
About YouYou’ll be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent) with a technical accounting background and the confidence to work independently.
Essential Experience*Strong practical bookkeeping and financial accounting experience.
*Hands-on experience managing the General Ledger and month-end close.
*Knowledge of IFRS 9 (Financial Instruments).
*Experience with hedge accounting in a commercial or trading environment.
*Strong understanding of IFRS 16 (Leases).
*Ability to interpret complex accounting standards and apply them to real business scenarios.
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
We are looking for an Financial Accountant to join the Finance team in a Energy Business based in London. This is 12-month fixed-term contract and is an excellent opportunity for an accountant with strong technical accounting expertise who enjoys remaining close to the detail and taking ownership of day-to-day financial operations.
Working within a fast-paced energy trading environment, you will support the General Ledger function while providing technical accounting guidance on complex transactions. This role requires someone who is equally comfortable with hands-on bookkeeping and month-end activities as they are interpreting and applying IFRS accounting standards.
Key Responsibilities*Manage day-to-day financial accounting and bookkeeping activities.
*Maintain accurate General Ledger records, including journal postings and reconciliations.
*Lead month-end close and support management reporting.
*Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances.
*Apply technical accounting guidance to new and complex transactions.
*Support accounting for energy trading activities and related financial instruments.
*Ensure compliance with IFRS and internal accounting policies.
*Work closely with auditors and key finance stakeholders.
*Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and controls.
About YouYou’ll be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent) with a technical accounting background and the confidence to work independently.
Essential Experience*Strong practical bookkeeping and financial accounting experience.
*Hands-on experience managing the General Ledger and month-end close.
*Knowledge of IFRS 9 (Financial Instruments).
*Experience with hedge accounting in a commercial or trading environment.
*Strong understanding of IFRS 16 (Leases).
*Ability to interpret complex accounting standards and apply them to real business scenarios.
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
Job number 3952053
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