(Senior) Accountant (fmd)

Axpo Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK is seeking a finance professional to support accurate reporting and financial controls. Responsibilities include preparing financial reporting, processing invoices, managing bank reconciliations, and supporting audits. The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree in Finance or Accounting and possesses strong knowledge of UK reporting requirements. Excellent communication and analytical skills are essential. This role is full-time and based in Greater London, with a commitment to an inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of accounting and UK reporting requirements.
• Prior experience in commodities is a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Prepare business and financial results reporting (IFRS and performance view).
• Process sales and purchase invoices and ensure timely supplier payments.
• Perform multi-currency bank reconciliations and manage receivables.
• Support statutory and group reporting for UK companies and audits.
• Liaise with external stakeholders such as banks and government bodies.
• Ensure financial controls are upheld including reconciliations.
• Assist with tax reporting including VAT returns.
• Manage treasury liquidity and regulatory returns.
• Handle ad-hoc finance-related tasks as needed.

Skills

General Ledger Reconciliation

Accounting Software

Account Analysis

GAAP

Journal Entries

QuickBooks

General Ledger Accounting

Accounting

Account Reconciliation

SOX

Microsoft Dynamics GP

NetSuite

Education

Masters degree in Finance Accounting or equivalent (CIMA / ACCA / ACA preferred)

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 Masters 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 youll 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.

Key Skills

General Ledger Reconciliation,Accounting Software,Account Analysis,GAAP,Journal Entries,QuickBooks,General Ledger Accounting,Accounting,Account Reconciliation,SOX,Microsoft Dynamics GP,NetSuite

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1