Financial Accountant

Insight Commodities; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

A leading trading firm is looking for a qualified accountant to manage financial reporting and accounting for their UK trading entity. You will be responsible for preparing monthly management accounts, assisting with cash flow forecasting, and supporting process improvements. Ideal candidates will have a professional accounting qualification and strong communication skills, with a proactive approach to problem-solving in a fast-paced environment. This role offers competitive remuneration and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified accountant or equivalent experience welcomed.
• Experience in monthly accounts preparation and financial reporting essential.
• Proven ability to manage deadlines during month-end close.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver monthly management accounts for the UK entity.
• Assist with weekly position reporting and cash flow forecasting.
• Contribute to process improvements and enhance finance systems.

Skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving mindset

Teamwork

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Tools

Excel

ERP/accounting systems

Job description

Competitive base salary, bonus, and benefits package (details to be confirmed)

Opportunity to gain end-to-end UK entity ownership, broaden exposure to group and international finance, and contribute to improving reporting and finance systems

Company Overview

Our client is an international physical commodities trading business with a strong reputation for integrity, reliability, and professionalism. The company sources globally and supplies industrial end users, with a leading position in specialty commodities traded off-exchange.

Role Overview

This role owns the UK trading entity’s management accounting and financial reporting activities, partnering closely with the Group Finance Manager and the wider finance team across global entities. You will deliver accurate monthly accounts, maintain strong financial controls, support cash flow and borrowing base reporting, and help improve reporting and finance processes in a fast-paced trading environment.

Key Responsibilities

Monthly reporting and controls

Prepare and deliver the UK entity’s monthly management accounts, including P&L and balance sheet ownership, variance analysis, and clear financial commentary

Complete balance sheet reconciliations, maintain supporting schedules, and ensure appropriate financial controls and documentation

Support financial compliance activities and respond to internal/external information requests

Cash flow, treasury, and trading support

Assist with weekly position reporting, cash flow forecasting, and borrowing base reporting, including reconciliations between trading/finance data sources

Monitor and report on global foreign exchange (FX) exposures/positions and support related analysis

Support credit and insurance reporting requirements and maintain relevant documentation

Review and approve commercial and overhead payments in line with delegated authority limits and internal controls

Process improvement and systems

Contribute to continuous improvement of the reporting suite (e.g., templates, automation, controls, and data quality)

Support enhancements to finance and trading systems, including requirements gathering, testing, and process documentation

Team support

Provide cover for finance colleagues during planned and unplanned absences

Share knowledge and support the development of UK finance team capability through coaching, documentation, and training where appropriate

Ad hoc

Undertake ad hoc projects as required (e.g., cost control initiatives, analysis to support trading decisions, or process improvements)

Required Qualifications and Experience

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) or equivalent experience; newly qualified and candidates with post-qualification experience are welcome

Experience producing monthly accounts preparation and financial reporting, with strong attention to detail

Strong organisational and time management skills, able to manage deadlines during month‑end close

Strong written and verbal communication skills in English sufficient to work effectively with international colleagues and produce clear documentation and reporting

A proactive, problem‑solving mindset with an interest in improving processes and implementing efficiencies

Strong teamwork and stakeholder management skills; comfortable operating in a fast‑paced environment

High ethical standards and sound judgment

Preferred (not required)

Experience in a fast‑moving commercial environment

Exposure to cash flow analysis, borrowing base reporting, FX reporting, budgeting and forecasting, and intercompany reconciliation

Experience with ERP/accounting systems and advanced Excel; exposure to SAP finance, Power BI, or similar reporting tools is a plus