Senior Accountant (FTC, 12 months)

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

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

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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