Accountant

Job title: Accountant
Location: London, UK 
 : Contractor
Contract type: 12 months fixed term extendable. You must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position
~Start in October/ early November. 

 
 
Our energy operator client is are looking for their offices in London. You will be responsible for supporting the Accounting Manager in ensuring the accurate and timely recording of financial transactions, with particular focus on Accounts Receivable and Invoicing issuing, cash management, BS/P&L reconciliations, Accounts Payable and other relevant month-end close activities.
The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining strong financial controls, supporting reporting requirements, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and accounting standards. This role requires a proactive individual who can operate effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
 

 
 
Main responsibilities:
 

• Managing the end-to-end Accounts Receivable process, including invoicing, collections, customer account reconciliations, and monitoring overdue balances.
• Assisting with cash flow monitoring and working capital management.
• Assist with the preparation of revenue accruals and monthly reconciliations.
• Assist with the Accounts Payable process, including supplier invoice processing, payment runs, vendor account reconciliations, and resolution of invoice discrepancies.
• Assisting with intercompany accounting and reconciliations.
• Supporting month-end, quarterly, and year-end closing activities.
• Supporting statutory audits and providing required documentation to internal and external auditors.
• Ensuring accounting records are complete, accurate, and compliant with company policies.
• To provide support to other teams across the organization as required.

 
Skills and experience required:
 

• Some years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a holding or investment company.
• Experience with SAP and advanced Excel skills preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Team-oriented with strong interpersonal skills.
• Proactive and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others both internally and externally to achieve goals.

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