Assistant Accountant - Commodities Trading

Title: Accountant (Commodities Trading)

Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 + study support + generous bonus & wider benefits

Location: central London, (100% office based preffered – 1 day WFH offered after probation)

Our client, a multinational Commodities Trading group headquartered in London with operations across the globe, are currently seeking a technically adept part-qualified Accountant to join their finance team.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in the monthly consolidation of four UK entities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare and submit UK VAT returns, ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations.
• Process accruals and prepayments and maintain supporting schedules.
• Support the preparation of annual statutory accounts and audit documentation.
• Reconcile intercompany balances and ensure consistent treatment across entities.
• Assist in improving and automating consolidation and reporting processes.
• Collaborate with external auditors and provide necessary documentation.
• Support systems and process development initiatives across the finance function.

Requirements:

• Part-qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles including consolidations, VAT, and period-end processes.
• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and formulas.
• Experience with accounting systems Xero and ERP environments (Softmar)
• Exposure to or interest in automation tools such as Python, Alteryx, or similar is a strong plus.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.