Financial Accountant UK & Ireland (FTC 12 Months)

TotalEnergies; Watford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

AS24, part of the TotalEnergies Group, is seeking a capable finance professional based in Watford to manage the general, purchase and sales ledgers. The role covers accruals, prepayments and accounting adjustments, with a focus on accurate VAT returns for UK & Ireland and timely interaction with local accountants.

You will support stakeholders across AS24 Group, uphold risk controls, and contribute to monthly/quarterly reporting and year-end audit preparation.

Qualifications

• Degree level or equivalent.
• Strong technical accounting skills with good day-to-day exposure to accounting processes.
• Ability to support stakeholders across the AS24 Group and ensure risk management and controls.
• Demonstrated accounting knowledge and an inquisitive mindset to overcome challenges.

Responsibilities

• General Ledger, Purchase ledger and Sales ledger.
• Management of accruals, prepayments and accounting adjustments.
• Stock reconciliation and booking of accounting adjustments.
• Monthly bank reconciliations.
• Reconcile staff expenses and pay in a timely manner.
• Daily banking of receipts and payments into our accounting system.
• Production of the UK & Ireland VAT returns and submission to local accountants for validation.

Skills

Technical accounting

Risk management & controls

Stakeholder support

Team player

Accounting knowledge

Analytical mindset

Education

Degree level

Job description

Company Overview

• AS24 is part of the TotalEnergies Group, and employs +600
• Established company in the fuel distribution market via a fully automated network.
• The Finance department consists of a working team of three team members who work out of our Watford office.

Responsibilities

• General Ledger, Purchase ledger and Sales ledger.
• Management of all accruals, prepayments and accounting adjustments.
• Stock reconciliation, and the booking of all necessary accounting adjustments.
• Monthly bank reconciliations.
• Reconcile staff expenses and pay in a timely manner.
• Daily banking of receipts and payments into our accounting system.
• Production of the UK & Ireland VAT returns and submission to local accountants for validation.

Reporting

• Monthly reporting of the financial result of the two entities, UK & Ireland to the Managing Director and head office.
• Quarterly consolidation and reporting to head office of the financial result.
• Periodic reporting of key controls and performance measuring data.
• Adhoc reporting and analysis.

Audit

• Year end audit preparation and closure of financial ledgers for both UK & Ireland entities.
• Assist with audit request and requirements from auditors to help ensure a timely audit closure.

Controls & Procedure

• Adhere and comply with group controls, to ensure the finance function is not compromised.
• Share relevant information with head office and international subsidiaries to align strategies and best practices.

Qualifications

• Degree level or equivalent.
• Strong technical accounting skills with good day-to-day exposure to accounting processes.
• Able to play a key role in securing the stability and long-term of AS24's by ensuring risk management and control is continually performed.
• Ability to provide support to the various stakeholders of the AS24 Group.
• Team spirit and commitment to the company objectives.
• Demonstrated Accounting knowledge.
• Inquisitive mindset and a drive for overcoming challenges.

Additional Information

TotalEnergies valorise la diversité, promeut le développement individuel et offre des opportunités d'emploi égales à tous les candidats.