Financial Accountant - 6 month FTC - London

Energy Aspects Ltd.; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000

Job description

Financial Accountant - 6 month FTC - London

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: London

Reporting To: Ronak Parikh

Description

We are seeking a dynamic Financial Accountant to join our fast-growing SaaS business on an Initial 6-month FTC. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills, capable of optimising financial systems, practices, and processes. As the Finance process champion, the role holder will focus on driving continuous improvement initiatives across the Finance function. Key responsibilities include automating accounts payable, managing group financial statement consolidation, and ensuring compliance with IFRS and GAAP. The role requires collaboration with finance teams across subsidiaries and coordination with external auditors. A professional certification (e.g., ACA, CIMA, ACCA) and extensive experience in financial accounting are essential, with a preference for candidates familiar with Microsoft and Sage Intacct systems. Join us to drive financial excellence in a rapidly evolving environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare consolidated financial statements for the group, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP).
• Coordinate with external auditors for the group’s annual audit.
• Assist in the preparation of the group’s quarterly financial report and filings.
• Implementation of ERP systems and maintain accounting systems for reporting purposes.
• Identify, develop, and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of financial reporting.
• Work closely with finance teams across subsidiaries (internal and external) to gather financial information, ensure consistency and timely management reporting.
• Assist with transfer pricing, manage and reconcile intercompany accounts and transactions according to group policy.
• Support the group’s budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Analyse budget variances and provide insights to management.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Professional certification (e.g., ACA, CIMA, ACCA)
• Implementation of ERP system exposure is highly preferred (e.g., PO systems, expense management system/procure-to-pay automation).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Sage Intacct systems exposure preferred.
• Extensive experience in financial accounting, with a focus on group consolidation.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations.
• Ability to support and coordinate on project-related tasks.
• Proficiency in accounting software and consolidation tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Desirable Skills

• Experience in transition from UK GAAP to IFRS.
• Microsoft PowerBI and PowerPoint.

Culture & Benefits

With accreditation from Best Companies, we understand the importance of workplace engagement and holding sincere appreciation for our team. Our environment is characterised by its fast-paced, driven, collaborative, and dynamic ethos. Recognising and rewarding contributions that have played a part in our remarkable journey of growth.

Joining Energy Aspects, you become a part of our vibrant and sociable team. Here, you'll have the opportunity to participate in activities, from running and five-a-side football to joining our lunch gatherings and brand-new Chess club. Our in-house bar, the Nodding Donkey, offers a casual setting for Friday afternoon unwinding.

Located in Canary Wharf with convenient access around London, our location offers nearby amenities such as shopping, gyms, dining, and lively bars. We provide daily refreshments, including fruit, hot drinks, snacks, and the expert services of an in-house barista twice a week, along with occasional exotic treats inspired by our global adventures. Our compensation packages encompass a yearly bonus, participation in a company share options scheme, private health insurance, life assurance, income protection, pension contributions, subsidised gym memberships, and holiday allowance.

Energy Aspects is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and promotes diversity within its workforce. As an international business, we are determined that suitably qualified persons will never receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, race, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.