Junior Accountant (f/m/d)

Axpo Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK is seeking an Accounting Specialist to manage invoices and reconcile accounts. This role requires strong accounting skills, proficiency in MS Excel, and a proactive approach to improving processes. Join a supportive and diverse team that values collaboration and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of accounting fundamentals is essential.
• Ability to process a high volume of invoices efficiently and accurately.
• Good communication skills and ability to prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Process a high volume of sales and purchase invoices (around 500 per month).
• Perform daily multi-currency bank reconciliations.
• Manage trade receivables and follow up on overdue amounts.

Skills

Accounting fundamentals (debits, credits, reconciliations)

Accuracy in processing invoices

MS Excel proficiency

Good communication skills

Proactive process improvement

Experience with MS Dynamics 365 BC/Navision

Tools

MS Excel

MS Dynamics 365 BC/Navision

Job description

Join us to deliver excellence in accounting and help shape the future of energy. We value your expertise and unique perspective in a collaborative and inclusive environment.

What you will do:

• Process a high volume of sales and purchase invoices (around 500 per month)
• Perform daily multi-currency bank reconciliations
• Manage trade receivables and follow up with customers on overdue amounts
• Ensure timely supplier payments
• Maintain and update fixed asset registers
• Calculate and post accruals, prepayments, and support month-end close
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Help prepare and submit VAT returns and regulatory/statutory accounts with guidance
• Liaise with teams to resolve discrepancies and improve processes

What you bring & who you are:

• Thorough understanding of accounting fundamentals (debits, credits, reconciliations)
• Ability to process a high volume of invoices with accuracy and efficiently
• Competent in using MS Excel
• Good communication skills and ability to prioritise tasks
• Proactive approach to improving processes in a controlled environment
• Ideally, experience with MS Dynamics 365 BC/Navision

About the team: We are a supportive, diverse, and dynamic team that values open communication, collaboration, and continuous learning. Your individuality and ideas are always welcome.

At Axpo Group, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of non-discrimination, tolerance, and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications regardless of race and ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, as well as socioeconomic, cultural, and religious background. We are committed to ensuring a respectful and inclusive recruiting process and workplace for everyone.