Senior Accountant
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We are partnering with a dynamic petroleum, petrochemicals, and biofuels trading company headquartered in London to appoint an experienced
Senior Accountant
. Our client operates across multiple European locations and specialises in the wholesale distribution of petroleum products, petrochemical feedstocks, and advanced bio-based products, supported by multimodal logistics including river, sea, rail, and road transport.
This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional seeking broad exposure, high ownership, and involvement in a fast-paced trading environment.
The Opportunity
The Senior Accountant will support a business trading a wide range of petroleum and petrochemical products, including crude oil, light and heavy distillates, and biofuels across several European jurisdictions. You will manage multi-entity and multi-currency accounting, contributing to a growing finance function and helping strengthen controls and reporting as the business continues to scale.
Key Responsibilities
Core Accounting and Operations
* Issue sales invoices and review purchase invoice
* Maintain daily accounts payable/receivable and general ledger entries
* Manage daily cashflow reporting and credit control processes
Financial Reporting
* Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations across multiple entities and currencies
* Investigate reconciling items and resolve aged balances
* Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities
* Prepare balance sheets, profit and loss statements, budgets, and forecasts
Compliance And Statutory Requirements
* Prepare VAT declarations and statutory financial filings
* Support external auditors and address partner or stakeholder queries
* Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory obligations
Process Improvement
* Identify and implement opportunities for workflow improvement
* Support automation initiatives within the finance function
* Strengthen existing financial controls and documentation
HR and Payroll Support
* Assist with payroll preparation
* Maintain accurate employee records and contractual documentation
Candidate Profile
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
* Minimum of 5 years' experience in accounting or auditing
* Experience in multi-entity or international accounting environments
* Sector experience in energy, commodities, or petroleum trading is an advantage
* Proficiency with accounting systems; experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 / Business Central is beneficial
* Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables
* Professional level of English
* Strong attention to detail, proactive mindset, and the ability to work independently
Why This Role Stands Out
* This position offers exposure to a business trading a wide portfolio of petroleum, petrochemical, and biofuel products across Europe. With recent annual revenues exceeding £230 million and ongoing expansion across its European network, the organisation provides a stimulating environment for someone who enjoys responsibility, pace, and process improvement.
* You will gain:
* Broad responsibility across all areas of finance
* The ability to influence and improve finance processes
* Exposure to a dynamic trading environment
* Collaboration with international teams across several European locations