JAC Recruitment
Senior Accountant (FTC, 12 months)
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Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant (FTC, approx. 12 months) to support the General Ledger function within our General Ledger team.
This role requires a candidate who can quickly take ownership of daily accounting operations while also contributing significantly to technical accounting analysis and IFRS-based treatment considerations in a dynamic energy trading environment.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Financial Controller and existing Senior team members and is expected to operate with a high degree of independence from an early stage.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Accounting & Reporting
- Maintain and manage General Ledger accounting for Gas & Power business entities in UK and Germany
- Take ownership of month-end close process and deliver accurate, IFRS-based management reporting packages
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances
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Daily Operations & Controls
- Perform and oversee daily accounting operations including journal postings and reconciliations
- Ensure integrity of system interfaces (ETRM/SAP) and resolve discrepancies
Technical Accounting (Key Focus)
- Analyse and determine appropriate accounting treatments under IFRS for new and complex transactions
- Support energy trading transactions, storage deals, and new business activities
- Work closely with auditors and external advisors
Audit & Compliance
- Support statutory audits and provide required documentation
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies
Process Improvement & Projects
- Identify and implement improvements in accounting processes and controls
- Support projects such as ETRM implementation and process standardisation
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Candidate Profile
Experience
- 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in energy or commodity trading
- Hands-on experience with end-to-end accounting processes, including journal postings, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Proven ability to independently interpret and apply IFRS, preferably with strong experience in IFRS 9 (financial instruments) and IFRS 16 (leases)
Qualifications
- Qualified accountant (ACCA / ACA / CPA or equivalent)
Skills
- Strong technical accounting knowledge (IFRS essential)
- Ability to analyse complex transactions and propose accounting treatments
- Advanced Excel skills (e.g. pivot tables, complex formulas)
Experience With SAP And/or ETRM Systems Preferred
We regret to inform applicants that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Thank you for your understanding
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