Accounting & Reporting, Assistant Manager

Richard James Recruitment Specialists Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the energy trading sector is seeking a skilled Accounting & Reporting Manager. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with internal and external audit requirements while fostering strong relationships across the finance function. Candidates should possess a degree in finance and a professional accounting qualification, along with substantial experience in finance and audit processes. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, driving improvements in reporting and compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years experience in finance with a focus on non-short-term projects.
• In-depth understanding of FRS and experience in creating technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support the Accounting & Reporting Manager in delivering team objectives.
• Manage the audit and statutory accounts processes throughout the year.

Skills

Teamworking

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Degree in Finance/Banking/Commercial/Maritime Studies

Professional Accounting Qualification

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Richard James Recruitment Specialists Ltd

Director at Richard James Recruitment Specialists Ltd

Our client is a very successful International, integrated Energy Trading firm.

As a member of the Reporting teams, reporting to you will contribute fully to the coordination of among front, middle and back office (i.e. trading dept., risk control, legal, compliance, shipping and other back office) in relation with financial decisions within the organisation.

Furthermore, you will ensure the wider Finance function maintains quality and efficient compliance for all internal audit, external audit and statutory reporting requirements. You will build and strengthen relationships for Accounting & Reporting throughout the commercial and support functions of the business and with other teams within the Finance Department.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This role supports the Accounting & Reporting Manager, supporting the general delivery of the Accounting & Reporting team objectives and assisting with the range of activities that this entails
• This role is a key part of the monthly close process for the business, supporting timely and accurate delivery of the month end reporting requirements and review processes
• A key focus for this role throughout the year is managing the audit and statutory accounts processes from shortly after the year end, through the group audit and then statutory audit.
• This will include co-ordinating the deliverables, supporting the production of any supporting working and policy papers for the audit process surrounding accounting judgement, decisions and policies and will include managing the drafting of the Financial Statements.
• Assessing and assisting in delivery of improvement in processes and controls to drive forward efficient and accurate reporting, be that through reporting and analysis tools, IT enhancements, or process and control review
• Assessing and assisting in the periodic Analytical Review and Balance Sheet Integrity processes

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Degree in Finance/Banking/Commercial/Maritime Studies or equivalent.
• Suitable professional accounting qualification, and experience as an auditor an advantage.
• Minimum 8 years appropriate experience, with a portion of that being responsible for delivery of non-short-term projects/engagements.
• Experience in an energy or commodities trading environment would be an advantage, but not a necessity.
• An in depth understanding of FRS is essential, with experience in creating technical documentation an advantage.
• Excellent teamworking, networking, interpersonal and communication skills.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Management

• Industries

  Oil and Gas, Accounting, and Financial Services

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