Accounting Officer (FTC 1 year)

TotalEnergies; London; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

TotalEnergies is seeking an Accounting Officer to manage financial transactions, including invoice processing and supplier payments, in London. The ideal candidate will have accounting qualifications, proficiency in Excel, and experience in finance roles. This position offers a great opportunity for growth within the finance team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in finance-related roles.
• Proactive mindset and eagerness to learn.
• Experience in the renewable energy or EV charging industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial transactions and accurately record in accounting software.
• Process invoices, supplier payments, and customer refunds efficiently.
• Assist in month-end journals and accrual calculations.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Financial analysis and reporting

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Qualified, partially qualified, or actively pursuing accounting qualifications (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

MBC accounting software

Job description

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• Accurately record financial transactions in the accounting software (MBC).
• Maintain and update financial spreadsheets and records in the shared folders.

Invoice Processing, supplier payments and customer refunds:

• Process and verify invoices for payments and process all supplier payments in compliance with payment terms.
• Prepare necessary files for transactions for the weekly and monthly payment runs.
• Ensure accurate matching of purchase orders, invoices, and receiving documents (three way matching).
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Manage weekly customer refund requests efficiently and in accordance with company policies.
• Perform periodic controls on sales invoices to maintain accuracy and compliance.
• Investigate and resolve any discrepancies in a timely manner.

Payment Schedules with Local Authorities/Boroughs:

• Maintain payment schedules with local authorities, ensuring timely and accurate payments and documented in compliance with company policies and financial records.
• Work closely with Business Unit Managers to ensure timely communication and provision of relevant letters and information to Local Authorities as required by nature of EV charging projects.

Month-End Journals and Accruals:

• Assist in the preparation of month-end journal entries and accrual calculations.
• Ensure accurate recording of expenses and revenues.

Bank and Cash Flow Reconciliation:

• Conduct regular bank and cash flow reconciliation to ensure accuracy of financial transactions and maintain an up-to-date understanding of cash position
• Reconcile bank statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor and report unusual transactions.

CAPEX

• Support capital expenditure activities by maintaining records of assets under construction and managing fixed asset register with Controller. Assist in financial reporting on capex spending and commitments.

Lease Management

• Manage and maintain records for leasing assets under relevant software, ensuring accurate and compliant lease accounting under IFRS16.
• Process lease invoices and verify their accuracy, working closely with internal teams and external partners.

Ad Hoc Support:

• Assist in preparation of regulatory returns, including VAT filings, ensuring compliance with tax regulations.
• Provide ad hoc support to the finance team as needed.
• Collaborate with external audit for financial audit and internal auditors for compliance with company rules and provide necessary documentation and support.

Verify electricity usage and pricing against invoices from Total Gas and Power, challenging discrepancies based on available data.

Qualifications/Experience

• Preference for candidates who are qualified, partially qualified, or actively pursuing accounting qualifications (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to effectively utilise spreadsheet software and other accounting software (such as MBC) for financial analysis and reporting.
• A minimum of 2 years of prior work experience in finance-related roles, demonstrating a strong foundation in financial practices and procedures.
• Proactive mindset, displaying eagerness to learn and grow within the financial field.
• Exceptional team player, capable of working cohesively with colleagues to achieve financial objectives.
• Strong ability to work efficiently and effectively within tight deadlines, showing a capacity to operate independently and deliver results with minimal supervision.
• Experience in the renewable energy or EV charging industry is a plus.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Oil and Gas and Financial Services

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