Systems Accountant in London

About Javelin

Javelin Global Commodities is a leading global commodities marketing, trading, logistics services and investment firm with head offices in London and wider global offices in New York, Dallas, San Diego, St Louis, Canada, Switzerland, Poland, Dubai, India, Singapore, China and Australia. Established in 2015, Javelin employs over 200 people and operates across 100 countries and six continents with respect to more than 20 different commodities.

We take pride in our values, global reach, meritocratic culture and strong work ethic. Our success has been built on our guiding principles of customer service, creativity, transparency, integrity, and responsibility. We foster a small-company atmosphere with a flat company structure and encourage collaboration across all seniority levels, teams and locations.

We have a dedicated strategy to support local charities through volunteer days, donation matching, a ‘give as you earn’ scheme and other fundraising activities. We are committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues and organise various social evenings, sports clubs and lunchtime activities. Our London office has on-site gym facilities and a golf/sports simulator.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join our fun and growing business within Javelin’s Accounting team reporting into the Head of Accounting. The Systems Accountant is responsible for maintaining and improving the accounting and financial systems of the organization. This role involves collaborating with various departments to ensure the accuracy of financial data, optimizing systems for reporting and analysis, and providing support for the implementation of Workday.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Manage the organisation's financial systems ensuring data integrity and compliance with accounting standards.
• Monitor and evaluate system performance, recommending upgrades and improvements as necessary.
• Work closely with IT and finance teams to implement new financial software or upgrades to existing systems.
• Provide training and support to staff on the use of the financial systems and reporting tools.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains within financial operations.
• Assist in the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to financial systems.

Requirements

Skills and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting or finance, with at least 1 year in a systems or IT-related role.
• Qualified (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) chartered accountant is desirable.
• Experience with Workday Financials accounting software is essential.
• Excellent team player who demonstrates a collaborative approach.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A self-starter who is capable of using their initiative to anticipate the information needs of the business.
• Ability to interpret complex financial data and prepare comprehensive reports.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Annual discretionary bonus.
• 25 days holiday.
• Company pension scheme (10% company contribution).
• Private medical scheme with a range of additional wellbeing benefits.
• Travel insurance.
• Income protection.
• Life insurance (5x salary).
• Bike2Work scheme including secure storage and showers.
• Season ticket loan.
• Onsite gym.