Senior Management Accountant
Employer Location England, Swindon, Wiltshire Salary £48,000 - £55,000 Closing date 31 Dec 2025 View more categoriesView less categories Sector Salary band,, Contract type Hours Where will they be working You need to or to save a job.
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(Senior) Management Accountant - Commodity Trading (Fixed term until Dec 2026 - likely extension)
Are you a qualified accountant with a passion for turning complex data into actionable insights? Do you thrive on analysing large datasets and translating internal management reporting into IFRS-compliant financials? Do you seek a role where you can make a significant impact while enjoying a supportive and inclusive work environment? If so, this role of an experienced Accountant in our Commodity Accounting team is just the right step in your career.
About the role
1. You will play a vital role in overseeing the closing process for individual trading desks, with a strong focus on profit and loss analysis.
2. Facilitate the Commodity Accounting closing process, ensuring smooth month / quarter / year-end procedures and drive continuous process improvements.
3. Reconcile performance reporting (full fair value view) to IFRS and local standards while maintaining accuracy and compliance.
4. Collaborate closely with Accounting Principles department to evaluate new business transactions.
5. Post unrealised derivatives and accruals for realised transactions.
6. Collaborate with the Accounting Data team to enhance transparency and consistency across data streams and support the development of automated processes.
7. Analyse accounting data to identify process or system-related issues, providing transparency to management.
8. Reconcile and analyse key balance sheet accounts and prepare commentary..
9. Close collaboration with auditors for commodity accounting queries
Job requirements and experience
10. Qualified accountant (ACA/ ACMA/ ACCA/CIMA) or similar qualification (Accounting, Finance or MBA etc) with 2+ years of relevant work experience
11. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience working with complex data
12. In-depth knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and/or German accounting standards (HGB).
13. Excellent communication skills in English, with the ability to convey information clearly and effectively.
14. Proactive attitude and team-oriented approach.
15. Have a questioning and inquisitive mind with a proven ability to challenge and revise processes as required.
16. Ability to develop, nurture and manage close relationships across the business and in multiple locations
Advantageous, but not essential
17. Familiarity with S/4HANA.
18. Experience with SQL.
19. Audit background.
20. Experience in the field of commodity trading.
21. Experience in the field of risk management, valuation or controlling.
What we value most is someone who continuously demonstrates courage, thrives to create impact and seeks to build trusting, collaborative relationships. So, even if you think you do not yet display all of the skills listed above, we would still like to hear from you.
Your benefits
22. We really appreciate you going the extra mile and using every ounce of energy when the heat is on. We want to ensure your time with us is fulfilling and rewarding. We offer a comprehensive package designed to support your well-being, personal and professional growth and work-life balance.
23. Shape the Future of Energy: Be at the forefront of the energy transition and contribute to a sustainable future.
24. Flexible & Empowering Work Environment: Join a multicultural team in a dynamic and rapidly growing business where your ideas are valued and collaboration is key.
25. Continuous Growth & Development: We are committed to your professional development, providing opportunities to expand your skills, take on new challenges and advance your career within the company.
26. Compensation & Benefits: Receive a competitive salary and benefits package that reflects your value and contributions to the company's success.
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At Hays we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. With over 50 years’ success under our belts and a workforce of 10,000+ people across 32 countries, we’ve evolved to put our customers at the heart of everything we do.
From CFO to Newly Qualified, we work with talented finance professionals and match them with organisations where they can achieve a lasting impact.
So much more than specialist recruiters in accounting and finance, what really sets us apart is our knowledge through scale, deep understanding and our ability to meaningfully innovate for our customers. All our consultants have strong relationships across the industry and the support of our extensive global network. That’s why organisations of all types and sizes – from international blue chips to SMEs – trust us to find the people who can help transform their business.
So, whether you want something local or international, permanent, or interim, we have the breadth of coverage and the depth of understanding to help you find it.
We have specialist recruitment teams in the following areas:
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