(Senior) Accountant (f/m/d)

Axpo Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy company is seeking a finance professional to join their London team. You will prepare financial reports and manage reconciliations while ensuring compliance with financial controls. The ideal candidate holds a relevant master's degree and possesses strong accounting knowledge and analytical skills. Emphasizing a supportive culture, this position offers an opportunity to influence the future of energy with a dedicated team focused on innovation and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting or equivalent (CIMA/ACCA/ACA preferred).
• Strong knowledge of accounting, controlling, budgeting, treasury, IFRS, and UK reporting requirements.
• Prior experience in commodities is ideal, but not essential.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Prepare business and financial results reporting (IFRS and performance view).
• Process sales and purchase invoices monthly and ensure timely supplier payments.
• Perform multi-currency bank reconciliations and manage receivables.
• Support statutory and group reporting for UK companies.
• Liaise with external stakeholders such as banks and government bodies.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting or equivalent

Tools

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Join Axpo UK Limited to support our finance team in driving accurate reporting, efficient processes, and strong financial controls. Be part of a dynamic environment where your expertise will make a difference in shaping the future of energy.

What you will do:

• Prepare business and financial results reporting (IFRS and performance view).
• Process sales and purchase invoices monthly and ensure timely supplier payments.
• Perform multi-currency bank reconciliations and manage receivables, including overdue follow-ups.
• Support statutory and group reporting for UK companies and assist in annual external and internal audits.
• Liaise with external stakeholders such as banks, government bodies, and grids.
• Ensure financial controls are upheld, including balance sheet integrity and reconciliations.
• Assist with tax reporting, including VAT returns, and advise the front office on reporting requirements for new business activities.
• Manage treasury, liquidity, and regulatory returns (e.g., FCA, Ofgem, BEIS).
• Handle ad-hoc finance-related tasks as needed.

What you bring & who you are:

• A Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent (CIMA/ACCA/ACA preferred).
• Strong knowledge of accounting, controlling, budgeting, treasury, IFRS, and UK reporting requirements.
• Ideally, prior experience in commodities, though not essential.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint, with strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively.

About the team:

At Axpo UK Limited, you’ll join a collaborative and inclusive team that values diverse perspectives and supports one another to achieve shared goals. We foster innovation and celebrate success together.

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.