Associate Financial Accountant (part-qualified)

Engelhart; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Financial Accountant to join their dynamic Finance team in London. This role is perfect for someone early in their accounting career, offering a unique opportunity to gain exposure to international accounting practices within a commodity trading environment. The successful candidate will engage in a variety of responsibilities, from cash reconciliations to supporting external audits, while also enjoying a hybrid work model. With a commitment to inclusivity and professional growth, this position promises a rewarding career path in a collaborative and innovative setting.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Discretionary Bonus Plan

25 Days Annual Holiday

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Generous Pension Contribution

Learning & Development Support

Qualifications

• Early stage accounting career with relevant experience and qualifications.
• Seeking international accounting experience in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cash reconciliations and month-end close activities.
• Support external audit engagements and financial data updates.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Team Player

Self-Starter Attitude

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Accounting

CIMA, ACCA, ACA Examinations

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

Job description

Associate Financial Accountant (part-qualified)

About Us

Engelhart was founded in 2013 by BTG Pactual Group as a commodities trading company. Our business model is "asset light" and highly diversified - giving us the ability to adapt effectively and nimbly to changing market conditions. We have assembled successful multidisciplinary teams, leveraging advanced fundamental analysis with deep quantitative and weather research capabilities. Our activities are underpinned by strong risk management practices and by powerful technology and operational excellence. We have exceptional teams with diverse global backgrounds and decades of experience, and are driven by a highly collaborative culture, across products and competencies.

In 2024, Engelhart acquired Trailstone, a global energy trading and technology company. The acquisition provides us with new expertise, analytics and proprietary technology which is being used to provide risk management and optimisation services to help maximise the value of our clients' renewable power. The acquisition also expanded Engelhart's capabilities into physical natural gas across North America, a critical fuel to support the energy transition.

Our talented and experienced individuals work together according to its four company values: be bold, be collaborative, be proactive, be your best.

Associate Financial Accountant (part-qualified) - London, UK

About the Role

We are looking for an Associate Financial Accountant to join our growing global Finance team. This role will join a team of professionals working to maintain order and transparency for the company's finances.

As an Associate-level position, this role is an ideal opportunity for someone in the early stages of their career, part qualified as an accounting professional, to move into a commodity trading environment.

A hybrid working pattern will be available for the successful candidate, with an expectation to work at least three days each week on-site in our London office, based in Berkeley Square, Mayfair.

This will be a full-time, permanent role, owning the following responsibilities:

• Assist Legal Entity Controllers to manage business transactions across the UK, Japan and France. In time, gaining exposure to UK GAAP, IFRS, US GAAP, French GAAP & Japanese GAAP.
• Prepare weekly and monthly cash reconciliations for general and subsidiary bank accounts by gathering and balancing information.
• Post cash and accounts payable transactions to the ledger and assist with expense reviews.
• Assist with month-end close activities, including but not limited to balance sheet reconciliation, substantiation and preparation of journal posting files.
• Update financial data in databases to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed.
• Assist with external audit engagements.
• Assist in the continued development of Finance and Accounting systems and procedures.

In time, we also expect this individual to attain and develop the following knowledge and experience, in the pursuit of true career progression:

• Ability to perform margin and collateral posting, as well as cashflow and daily excess reporting for external counterparties.
• Knowledge of the inner workings of operational finance within a merchant trading house.
• On the job training within renewables, power and gas commodity markets.

About You

This person will be at the early stages of their accounting career with some relevant working experience and accounting qualifications, seeking an opportunity to gain international accounting experience within a dynamic commercial environment.

In addition, we are looking for somebody with the following:

• A bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, finance, or related fields; or commensurate experience.
• Examinations completed towards qualification under a widely known accounting body (CIMA, ACCA, ACA).
• Comfortable using MS Office applications including a high proficiency in MS Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, data validation, data visualisation).
• Excellent organisational skills, willing to manage large sets of financial data.
• Analytical and highly numerate, with strong attention to detail.
• A team player approach and willingness to support the wider team where needed.
• A self-starter attitude and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluent written and verbal English language skills.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation and participation in Engelhart's discretionary bonus plan.
• 25 days of annual holiday entitlement, excluding UK public holidays.
• Robust benefits package such as medical, dental, life insurance, generous employer pension contribution, and supplemental benefits partially subsidised by the Company.
• Willingness to support qualified accountancy status, subject to the terms of the Learning & Development policy.

We believe in inclusivity and are therefore dedicated to ensuring all employees - across gender identity, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, life experience, background and more - feel welcome and included in the company. We promote diversity because we believe it is essential to our ability to think holistically.

We believe in inclusivity and are therefore dedicated to ensuring all employees - across gender identity, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, life experience, background and more - feel welcome and included in the company. We promote diversity because we believe it is essential to our ability to think holistically.