Graduate Settlements Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an experienced Trade Settlement Specialist to join their Finance team in London. This role involves generating customer invoices, managing financial records, and ensuring compliance within a dynamic commodity trading environment. The ideal candidate will possess advanced SAP knowledge and strong problem-solving skills, contributing to process improvement and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level with knowledge in Commodity Trading.
• High attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Proactive, change-driven personality focused on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Generate customer invoices using CTRM system.
• Post invoices to SAP and perform reconciliations.
• Monitor SAP for posting errors and take corrective actions.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Effective communication

Collaboration skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in a numerate subject (minimum 2.1)

Tools

SAP

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Richard James Recruitment Specialists Ltd

Location:

slough, United Kingdom

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Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Our client is an Oil Trading and Marketing business based in central London; offering hybrid working, and an environment which promotes long-term career development!

The role is aimed at an experienced Trade Settlement Specialist, who will join as part of the wider Finance team in London. The successful candidate will be responsible for generating and managing accurate invoices via the CTRM system, posting them to SAP, and ensuring alignment between trading and finance records.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical experience in SAP and a deep understanding of the invoicing lifecycle within commodity trading.

Responsibilities:

• Generate accurate customer invoices using the CTRM system for physical commodity trades and costs.
• Post invoices to SAP and perform reconciliations to ensure successful and accurate posting.
• Monitor SAP for any posting errors or discrepancies and take corrective actions as necessary.
• Understand and apply AP/AR accounting principles to ensure correct entries.
• Coordinate with internal teams (Trading, Operations, Risk, Treasury) to align financial records and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with pricing structures and trade finance documentation (e.g., Letters of Credit).
• Support month-end close activities, including reconciliation between CTRM and SAP systems.
• Provide accurate cash flow data related to invoicing and settlements.
• Provide support for audits and internal controls related to invoicing and financial transactions.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation in invoicing workflows. Manage the projects to increase efficiency.

Cash Desk Backup Responsibilities:

• Track international accounts payable and receivable to ensure timely and accurate records.
• Perform bank reconciliations and post bank receipts/payments into SAP.
• Process employee and operational expenses.
• Reconcile transactions, investigate discrepancies, and make necessary adjustments.
• Update payment schedules, input invoices, and audit accounts payable procedures.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Educated to degree level (minimum 2.1) in a numerate subject with demonstrable knowledge / desire to work in a Commodity Trading environment.
• Advanced Excel skills
• Effective communication and collaboration skills. Team-oriented and able to prioritize and manage tasks under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Strong project ownership mindset with the ability to identify inefficiencies, propose scalable solutions, and coordinate cross-functional implementation.
• Proactive, change-driven personality focused on continuous improvement and digital transformation.