ACCOUNTANT

Eni; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global energy company operating in London is seeking an Accountant to join their team. In this role, you will play a major part in maintaining financial records, ensuring compliance, and enhancing the efficiency of financial operations. Ideal candidates will thrive in a fast-paced environment and are expected to be proactive and detail-oriented. A degree in Accounting or Finance is needed, along with relevant qualifications like ACA or ACCA.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Relevant accounting experience preferable.
• Part-qualified or newly qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).

Responsibilities

• Maintain day-to-day accounting operations including general ledger and accounts payable.
• Prepare trial balances and support financial statement preparation.
• Support internal control and compliance with accounting policies.

Skills

Organization

Time Management

Communication

Attention to Detail

Proactiveness

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field

Part-qualified or newly qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Job title: ACCOUNTANT

Location: London, UK

Job reference #: 31790

Contract type: Permanent

Language requirements: Proficient in English

At Eni, we are looking for an Accountant within Eni CCUS Holding Limited in London. You will support the Accounting Manager in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with internal controls, and contributing to the financial reporting and operational efficiency of the holding company and its portfolio entities across the CCUS value chain. This role is ideal for a finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and is comfortable operating at both strategic and transactional levels.

Main Responsibilities:

• Maintain day-to-day accounting operations for the holding and joint venture (JV) companies, including the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and banking activities.
• Record and reconcile intercompany transactions (revenues, costs, and balances) and investment flows, including managing recharge costs where required.
• Prepare trial balances and support the preparation of financial statements for entities within the CCUS holding organisation.
• Prepare the Group VAT return.
• Support the Accounting Manager in preparing analytical schedules for profit and loss and balance sheet items.
• Assist with monthly and year-end closing activities.
• Assist in the preparation of accruals and monthly reconciliations.
• Support statutory audit processes by preparing schedules and responding to both internal and external auditor queries.
• Support the implementation and documentation of finance procedures.
• Assist with the financial aspects of M&A transactions, if required.
• Ensure adherence to internal control procedures and accounting policies.
• Ensure compliance with the Eni Code of Ethics and the principles of Law 231.

Skills and experience required:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Part-qualified or newly qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Relevant experience in accounting, ideally within a holding or investment company.
• Experience working with SAP.
• Advanced level of Excel.
• Strong organization and time management skills, able to work with a high attention to detail.
• Strong communication and team working skills.
• Proactive, solution-oriented, adaptable attitude to work.
• Flexible to work overtime to meet business requirements (e.g. quarterly/month-end closing).
• Fluent level of English.

How to apply:

• Applications are only accepted through our online application system.
• Please upload your CV in English.

About Eni

Eni is a global energy company operating in 61 Countries, with over 30,000 employees. Originally an oil & gas company, it has evolved into an integrated energy company, playing a key role in ensuring energy security and leading the energy transition. Eni's goal is to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 through the decarbonization of its processes and of the products it sells to its customers. In line with this goal, Eni invests in the research and development of technologies that can accelerate the transition to increasingly sustainable energy. Renewable energy sources, bio-refining, carbon capture and storage are only some examples of Eni's areas of activity and research. In addition, the company is exploring game-changing technologies such as fusion energy – a technology based on the physical processes that power stars and that could generate safe, virtually limitless energy with zero emissions.

Working at Eni

At Eni we believe in enterprising people, capable of making a difference and making their contribution with passion and innovation, to respond to the global challenges of the energy transition. For us, the skills and attitudes of each individual, continuous training, and diversity and inclusion are fundamental. We promote flexible ways of working with particular attention to well-being, welfare and work life-balance. Eni will evaluate applications considering plurality and diversity as sources of enrichment. If your application is assessed to be among those most in line with the required profile, you will be contacted to continue the selection process. Whatever your ambition, at Eni you can find the tools to make it happen.

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