Robert Walters
Financial Accountant 12 month FTC
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Financial Accountant - 12 Months FTC
We are looking for a Financial Accountant to join the Finance team in an Energy Business based in London. This is a 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.
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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.
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You'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.
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