Senior Accountant

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

Job summary

A global low carbon commodity firm in London seeks an experienced finance professional to manage financial reporting and compliance. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, VAT returns, and supporting management reporting. Candidates should possess strong IFRS knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a relevant degree. The role requires on-site presence and offers a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience, including financial reporting.
• Experience in both public accounting and corporate environments is a plus.
• Experience in international or multi-entity settings is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly closing and annual financial statements under IFRS.
• Consolidate financial statements for the UK subsidiary and Singapore branch.
• Ensure all AR/AP invoices and payments are processed per company policies.

Skills

Strong IFRS knowledge

Microsoft Excel

Excellent English communication skills

Experience with journal entries and reconciliations

Organizational and time management skills

Education

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

ACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent qualification

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

Who We Are

SCB is a global low carbon commodity firm dedicated to promoting a low carbon future. We facilitate the adoption of low carbon practices by reducing associated frictional costs. Our work includes creating markets, developing hedging tools, and providing price transparency. SCB is a Certified B Corp. Visit us at starcb.com.

ABOUT THIS POSITION

What You Will Do

The primary responsibilities include:

• Preparing monthly closing and annual financial statements for the UK subsidiary under IFRS.
• Consolidating financial statements for the UK subsidiary and Singapore branch.
• Ensuring all AR/AP invoices, expense statements, and payments are approved and processed per company policies.
• Preparing monthly cash flow forecasts.
• Filing quarterly and annual UK VAT returns accurately and on time.
• Performing monthly group inventory valuation, impairment reviews, and reconciliations.
• Managing intercompany recharges and reconciliations, including revenue transfers and management fees.
• Coordinating with external auditors and tax advisors for statutory accounts, audits, and tax filings.
• Ensuring compliance with IFRS, internal policies, and regulatory requirements, including US NFA.
• Reviewing and improving accounting processes, policies, and controls.
• Overseeing daily office management and administrative operations in London.
• Supporting company event planning and organization.
• Collaborating across divisions and locations to resolve finance-related queries.

This role requires on-site presence at our London office. Remote work is not considered.

Secondary responsibilities include:

• Supporting management reporting, financial analysis, and risk assessments.
• Resolving ad hoc accounting system, reporting, or data issues.
• Participating in finance projects, process improvements, and system implementations.

Skills & Competencies

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong IFRS knowledge.
• Understanding of UK VAT and corporation tax.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics and consolidation tools (preferred).
• Excellent English communication skills.
• Experience with journal entries, reconciliations, and audits.
• Organizational and time management skills; ability to work under pressure.
• Results-oriented with personal accountability.
• Attention to detail and quality.
• Self-starter capable of independent work.
• Ability to communicate clearly with finance and non-finance stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• At least 5 years of broad accounting experience, including financial reporting.
• Preferred ACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in both public accounting and corporate environments is a plus.
• Experience in international or multi-entity settings is advantageous.

Your Next Move

Join us to grow your expertise. Apply now with your CV and cover letter.

SCB is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.