cost accountant

Investigo Limited; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing company in the shipping sector seeks an Accountant for their finance team in London. This role involves month-end reporting, P&L forecasts, and driving process improvements. Candidates should ideally be newly qualified with strong Excel skills and a proactive attitude towards improvements.

Benefits

Competitive salary, bonus and benefits package

Opportunities for progression within the group

Excellent exposure to senior stakeholders

Focus on ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Newly qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or finalist level candidates.
• Good understanding of accounting controls and reporting processes.
• Experience in a similar role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end reporting including P&L, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Produce shipping P&L forecasts and manage budgets.
• Drive finance process improvements including SAP upgrades.

Skills

Excel

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job title: Accountant

Location: London, Knightsbridge

£50,000 - £65,000 depending on experience

Your company

A fast-growing, global business in the shipping sector, supporting the movement of energy products across Europe, this organisation operates at the heart of energy markets with a real focus on commercial impact. This client is currently hiring for an Accountant to join their high-performing finance team.

Your new role

• Support month-end reporting including P&L, accruals, and reconciliations

• Manage fixed and variable costs and work closely with third parties

• Produce shipping P&L forecasts, weekly cashflow updates, and the annual budget

• Variance analysis

• Drive finance process improvements, including SAP and reporting interface upgrades

• Prepare and maintain clear documentation for AP/AR and settlement procedures

Requirements

• You will ideally be a newly qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) although finalist level candidates are also welcome to apply

• Good understanding of accounting controls and reporting processes with experience working in a similar role

• Strong Excel skills; SAP experience desirable

• Analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail

• Able to prioritise, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced environment

• Clear communicator with a proactive and improvement-focused attitude

What you get

• Competitive salary, bonus and benefits package

• Opportunities to progress further within the wider group of companies

• Excellent exposure to senior stakeholders a supportive management team

• A focus on ongoing professional development