Senior Financial Accountant

Title: Senior Financial Accountant

Location: London, Liverpool Street (Hybrid working - 2/3 days WFH)

Salary: £75,000 - £90,000 + discretionary bonus & comprehensive benefits package

Our client is a dual FTSE and US-listed energy group operating across a complex international footprint. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join their London finance team.

Reporting directly to the Head of Accounting, this role will play a key part in supporting financial reporting, analysis, and stakeholder reporting requirements across the business.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packs
• Perform detailed balance sheet and P&L analysis, investigating key variances and trends
• Review financial information prepared by external advisers and challenge outputs where appropriate
• Support month-end and year-end reporting processes
• Prepare reconciliations, reporting schedules, and financial commentary
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow reporting activities
• Support board, lender, and investor reporting requirements
• Liaise with external auditors and professional advisers throughout reporting cycles
• Identify opportunities to enhance reporting processes, controls, and efficiencies
• Partner with stakeholders across finance and the wider business to support decision-making

Requirements

• ACA, ACCA, or equivalent qualified accountant
• Trained within a Big 4 or Top 10 accountancy practice with an external audit background
• 1-3 years of industry experience gained following qualification
• US GAAP experience would be beneficial
• Oil & Gas, Energy, Infrastructure, or Natural Resources sector experience would be advantageous
• Strong financial reporting, analytical, and review skills
• Experience preparing or reviewing management reporting and financial analysis
• Advanced Excel skills and strong attention to detail
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage stakeholders across the business
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment