Role Overview
As the Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in setting up and managing the firm’s financial operations. This is an opportunity to work in a startup-style environment within the energy trading sector, where you’ll be responsible for creating accounting systems, ensuring compliance, and providing financial insights to support decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
- Set Up Accounting Function: Build accounting and reporting systems from scratch, including selecting software and designing workflows.
- Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate financial statements, trading P&L reports, and monthly management accounts.
- Compliance & Audit: Ensure compliance with relevant tax regulations, accounting standards, and audits.
- Cash Flow Management: Monitor cash flow, manage accounts payable/receivable, and oversee treasury operations.
- Trade Support: Collaborate with traders to ensure accurate recording of trading transactions, settlements, and financial risk exposure.
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Support leadership with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
- Cost Optimization: Identify opportunities to streamline costs and improve operational efficiency.
- Regulatory Filing: Handle VAT, corporate tax filings, and liaise with regulatory bodies as required.