PR/118654 | Senior Accountant (FTC, 12 months)

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.

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

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
 

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