Senior Accountant

SCB; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global low carbon commodity firm is seeking an experienced accountant to manage financial statements and ensure compliance with IFRS and UK regulations. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and strong skills in Microsoft Excel. This role is located in London and is not open to remote work. Join us to contribute to a sustainable future.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of broad-based accounting experience, including financial reporting.
• Experience in an international or multi-entity environment is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly closing and annual financial statements for the UK subsidiary under IFRS.
• Ensure all AR/AP invoices and expense statements are properly processed.
• Prepare and file quarterly and annual UK VAT returns accurately.
• Oversee day-to-day office management in London.

Skills

Technical knowledge of IFRS

UK VAT and corporation tax knowledge

Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Communication skills in English

Experience with journal entries and reconciliations

Organizational and time management skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent qualification

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

About Our Company

SCB is a global low carbon commodity firm whose mission is to promote the adoption of a low carbon future. As market professionals, we promote low carbon alternatives by reducing the frictional cost of low carbon practices. Working with our clients and partners, we create markets, develop hedging tools and provide price transparency. SCB is a Certified B Corp. starcb.com

About This Position

What You Will Do

The primary areas of responsibility will be:

• Prepare monthly closing and annual financial statements for the UK subsidiary under IFRS.
• Prepare consolidation of the UK subsidiary and Singapore branch.
• Ensure all AR/AP invoices, expense statements, and payments are properly approved and processed in accordance with company policies.
• Prepare monthly cash flow forecasts.
• Prepare and file quarterly and annual UK VAT returns in a timely and accurate manner.
• Perform monthly group inventory valuation, impairment reviews, and reconciliations.
• Manage monthly intercompany recharges and reconciliations, including revenue transfers and management fees.
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors to ensure timely completion of statutory accounts, audits, and tax filings.
• Ensure that all accounting processes comply with IFRS, internal policies, and relevant regulatory requirements (including the US National Futures Association).
• Review and improve corporate accounting processes, policies, and internal controls.
• Oversee the day-to-day office management and administrative operations of the London office.
• Support planning and organization of company events as needed.
• Collaborate with associates across divisions, departments, and locations to resolve accounting or finance-related queries.

Note that this role requires on-site presence at our office in London. Remote workers will not be considered.

Secondary Areas

• Provide support for management reporting, financial analysis, and risk assessment.
• Assist in resolving ad hoc accounting system, reporting, or data integrity issues.
• Participate in finance-related projects, process improvements, and system implementations as required.

Skills & Competencies

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong technical knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Good working knowledge of UK VAT and corporation tax.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics and consolidation tools (preferred).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Solid experience with journal entries, reconciliations, and audits.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Results-oriented mindset with a high level of personal accountability.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and quality.
• A self-starter who can work independently and proactively.
• Ability to present information clearly and efficiently to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of broad-based accounting experience, including financial reporting.
• ACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent accounting qualification preferred.
• A mix of public accounting (audit/tax) and corporate accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in an international or multi-entity environment is an advantage.

Your Next Move

Join us and grow your expertise. Apply now by submitting your CV and cover letter

SCB provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.