Financial Accountant 12 month FTC

Financial Accountant 12 Months FTC We are looking for an Financial Accountant to join the Finance team in a Energy Business based in London. This is 12-month fixed-term contract and is an excellent opportunity for an accountant with strong technical accounting expertise who enjoys remaining close to the detail and taking ownership of day-to-day financial operations. Working within a fast-paced energy trading environment, you will support the General Ledger function while providing technical accounting guidance on complex transactions. This role requires someone who is equally comfortable with hands-on bookkeeping and month-end activities as they are interpreting and applying IFRS accounting standards. Key Responsibilities • Manage day-to-day financial accounting and bookkeeping activities. • Maintain accurate General Ledger records, including journal postings and reconciliations. • Lead month-end close and support management reporting. • Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances. • Apply technical accounting guidance to new and complex transactions. • Support accounting for energy trading activities and related financial instruments. • Ensure compliance with IFRS and internal accounting policies. • Work closely with auditors and key finance stakeholders. • Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and controls. About YouYou'll be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent) with a technical accounting background and the confidence to work independently. Essential Experience • Strong practical bookkeeping and financial accounting experience. • Hands-on experience managing the General Ledger and month-end close. • Knowledge of IFRS 9 (Financial Instruments). • Experience with hedge accounting in a commercial or trading environment. • Strong understanding of IFRS 16 (Leases). • Ability to interpret complex accounting standards and apply them to real business scenarios. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates