JAC Recruitment
Senior Accountant (FTC, 12 months)
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A leading organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join its Finance & Accounting team on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract. This role sits within the General Ledger function and offers the opportunity to work in a fast‑paced, technical environment supporting UK and European trading entities.
The successful candidate will take ownership of daily accounting operations, month‑end close, and IFRS‑based technical accounting analysis. You will work closely with senior finance stakeholders and be expected to operate independently from an early stage.
Key Responsibilities
- General Ledger ownership for UK and European trading entities
- Lead the month‑end close and deliver accurate IFRS‑based management reporting
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances
- Oversee daily accounting operations, including journals and reconciliations
- Ensure integrity of ETRM/SAP interfaces and resolve discrepancies
- Conduct technical accounting analysis for new and complex transactions
- Support accounting for energy trading deals, storage arrangements and new business activities
- Liaise with auditors and external advisors
- Provide documentation for statutory audits and ensure compliance with internal controls
- Drive process improvements, standardisation and support system implementation projects
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Candidate Profile
Experience
- 5+ years of accounting experience, ideally in energy or commodity trading
- Strong hands‑on experience across end‑to‑end accounting processes
- Proven ability to interpret and apply IFRS, especially IFRS 9 and IFRS 16
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Qualifications
- Qualified accountant (ACCA / ACA / CPA or equivalent)
Skills
- Strong technical accounting capability
- Ability to analyse complex transactions and propose treatments
- Advanced Excel (pivot tables, complex formulas)
- Experience with SAP and/or ETRM systems preferred
Personal Attributes
- Proactive, self‑driven and comfortable working independently
- Strong problem‑solving skills
- Able to operate in a fast‑paced trading environment
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management
Location & Working Style
- London (Hybrid) – minimum 3 days per week in the office
- Fixed‑term contract: 12 months
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