Accounting Coordinator

Airswift; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic finance company is seeking an Accounting Coordinator to manage core accounting operations, including accounts payable, invoicing, and compliance. The ideal candidate has over five years of post-qualification experience and strong SAP knowledge. This contract role is full-time, offering a one-year engagement in London.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years post-qualification experience with a professional accounting body (e.g., CA, CIMA, ACCA).
• Previous experience in a similar role required.
• Oil and Gas industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise the Accounting team and their activities.
• Oversee invoice processing, journal entries, and payment forms.
• Ensure timely and compliant invoicing to group companies and third parties.

Skills

Strong SAP knowledge

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in Word

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Accounting, Economics, Business Management or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Accounting Coordinator
Job Type: Contract
Work period: Full-Time
Duration: 1 year
Location: London

Drive Financial Excellence with Airswift Airswift is seeking a skilled Accounting Coordinator to lead and supervise core accounting operations across accounts payable, receivable, intercompany reconciliations, and joint venture billing. This freelance opportunity offers full-time engagement within a dynamic finance team, contributing to accurate reporting, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Role Overview

• Manage and supervise the Accounting team and their activities
• Oversee invoice processing, journal entries, and payment forms
• Ensure timely and compliant invoicing to group companies and third parties
• Coordinate joint venture billings and month-end processes
• Monitor vendor and customer master data creation and updates
• Ensure accurate payroll journal recording and employee account clearing
• Supervise cost recharges across group entities
• Maintain and reconcile working capital GL accounts
• Support internal and external audits with documentation and sample collection
• Coordinate JV audit documentation and ensure procedural compliance
• Review and prepare WHT returns and liaise with overseas tax advisors
• Monitor intercompany service agreements and support work order processes
• Oversee statutory reporting of payable analytics

Internal Controls Compliance

• Ensure adherence to Risk Control Matrix (RCM) and internal procedures
• Maintain documentation and completeness checks for control execution
• Support internal compliance audits and propose process improvements

Collaboration & Communication

• Resolve invoice disputes and general queries with suppliers, JV partners, and customers
• Liaise with other Finance teams (treasury, JV, budget, tax, corporate accounting, internal controls)
• Supervise completion of National Statistics requests
• Perform ad hoc duties as required
• Ensure full compliance with the company's Health, Safety & Environment policies

Skills & Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Economics, Business Management or equivalent
• Minimum five years post-qualification experience with a professional accounting body (e.g. CA, CIMA, ACCA)
• Strong SAP knowledge and proficiency in Excel and Word
• Previous experience in a similar role required
• Oil and Gas industry experience preferred
• Background in reputable accounting practice desirable

Nice-to-Have

• Experience with statutory reporting and JV audits
• Familiarity with intercompany service agreements and billing processes
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Flexible, proactive, and able to meet strict deadlines

The Next Step

We have an exceptional team in place, and we are pleased to be able to appoint a further person for our growing business. We are aware that you may not 'tick all the boxes', but if you believe you can genuinely offer some valuable skills and experience to our business, please in the first instance contact our recruitment partner Airswift.

For further information please apply with your updated CV or email [e-mail]
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