Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant (Wholesale)

Office based in Weybridge, Surrey

Fixed Term contract for 12 months with a possible to extend/to go permanent

We are currently seeking a high calibre professional to join our Finance department as Financial Accountant (Wholesale). The role will support the financial accounting for a Prax Petroleum Limited and a supervisory oversight of the P2P and O2C activities.

Reporting to the Wholesale Controller, the postholder’s key responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Work in close partnership with the London office and the offshore teams to prepare the mass balance and month end inventory
• Ensure timely review and close of month end accounts receivable and accounts payable ledgers, intercompany and prepayment account reconciliations
• Support review and analysis of monthly cost accruals
• Support preparation of monthly reporting packs and understand key underlying business trends to support continuous financial and operational improvement
• Support timely VAT return submission
• Support the Head of Industrial & Commercial UK Downstream to prepare budgets and forecasts
• Support the annual audit process and liaising with external auditors
• To actively participate in driving forward best practice and to provide support and encouragement to the members of the offshore team
• Other ad-hoc finance related duties

Person Specification, Qualifications & Package details:

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) preferred
• Experience in management accounting or financial accounting activities preferable
• Advanced MS Office skills, particularly Excel
• Strong General Ledger system skills, experience in SAP B1 is desirable.
• Ability to meet demanding deadlines and adapts to business needs
• Excellent time management/organisational and multi-tasking skills
• Possess strong analytical skills
• Strong communication skills
• Flexible and adaptable in approach