Financial Accountant in London

Financial Accountant

Location: Victoria, London Contract: 12 months, extendable Rate: £200–£250 per day PAYE IR35: Inside IR35 Work Pattern: Monday–Friday

About the Role

MDE Group is supporting a major international energy organisation with the appointment of an Accountant to join its London-based finance team.

The role sits within a growing holding company environment, supporting a portfolio of businesses and projects within the energy and carbon capture sector.

These businesses are at different stages of development and include entities operating under different ownership structures and accounting requirements.

You will join a small accounting team consisting of an Accounting Manager, Accountant and Junior Accountant, taking particular responsibility for the Accounts Receivable function while supporting wider accounting activities across the group.

This is a hands-on position suited to an adaptable Accountant who is comfortable working across multiple entities, taking ownership of day-to-day accounting activities and supporting colleagues across the wider finance function when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end Accounts Receivable process, including invoicing, collections, customer account reconciliations and monitoring outstanding balances.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on all aspects of AR and invoicing.
• Support cash flow monitoring and working capital management.
• Assist with revenue accruals and monthly reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate balance sheet and P&L reconciliations.
• Support intercompany accounting and reconciliations across multiple entities.
• Provide support across Accounts Payable when required, including supplier invoice processing, payment runs, vendor reconciliations and resolving discrepancies.
• Support month-end, quarterly and year-end close activities.
• Assist with statutory and internal audits, providing relevant financial information and supporting documentation.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and strong financial controls in accordance with internal policies and applicable accounting requirements.
• Work closely with the Accounting Manager, Junior Accountant and wider business to support the evolving requirements of the group.
• Provide additional accounting and finance support as required.

Skills & Experience

• Ideally 4–5 years of relevant accounting experience within a commercial environment.
• Strong hands-on Accounts Receivable experience, including invoicing, collections and customer reconciliations.
• Good working knowledge of Accounts Payable and the ability to provide cover across AP activities when required.
• SAP experience is required.
• Good understanding of month-end accounting, including accruals and balance sheet/P&L reconciliations.
• Experience of intercompany accounting and/or working across multiple legal entities would be highly advantageous.
• Experience within a holding company, group or multi-entity environment would be particularly relevant.
• An understanding of working with businesses operating under different ownership structures and accounting/regulatory requirements would be advantageous.
• Advanced Excel skills preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately to deadlines.
• Proactive, adaptable and willing to learn as the businesses and accounting requirements continue to develop.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Able to work effectively as part of a small, collaborative accounting team.
• Preferred Background

Candidates from energy, oil & gas, renewables, utilities, infrastructure or similarly complex multi-entity organisations would be particularly relevant.

Experience gained within a Big Four or other professional accounting environment would also be of interest, although this is not essential and candidates with strong commercial accounting experience from smaller organisations will also be considered