Job Description

The position would suit an ambitious and post-qualification-experienced finance professional who would relish the challenge of operating within a broad financial control remit. The role covers all aspects of revenue and risk reporting, balance sheet and valuation control, cost control, FX position management, month-end accounting, payments processing and tax / VAT matters.

Responsibilities:

• Key stakeholder of the company’s financial control framework and associated reporting covering profit-and-loss and balance sheet production, foreign exchange, credit control and metals position risk management.
• Responsible for much of the month-end financial close processing and reporting including general ledger administration, P&L and balance sheet close, journal entry and review, balance sheet substantiation and management reporting / KPIs production.
• Extensive liaison with the trading desk heads and internal head office departments including finance and risk management plus external trading counterparties and other stakeholders e.g. auditors, the BSI, the company’s banks.
• Verifying and processing daily payments to suppliers and other counterparties.
• Involvement in the company’s tax matters including processing monthly VAT returns and corporation tax returns and payments.
• Playing a key role in the ongoing financial systems build-out and their integration with head office.
• Line management responsibilities for one member of the Finance team.

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent qualified accountant with post-qualification experience gained within a busy trading or financial services organization. Experience gained within a metals or commodities business is preferred.
• Proven track record of career progression and accomplishments and in driving forward organizational change. Through their achievements demonstrates a solid understanding of the broader concepts of financial control and/or product control.
• Highly proficient analytical skills through financial data analysis and problem solving.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Able to deal autonomously and confidently with colleagues at all levels and with numerous external counterparties.
• An understanding of IFRS and UK GAAP accounting standards.