Trade Accountant

Job Title: Trade Accountant

Contract length: 12 Month FTC

Location: London

Working patter: Hybrid, 3 days in the office

Salary range: 45,000- 60,000

We are working with an International Commodities business who are seeking a Trade Accountant to join their team overseeing their accounting and control activities. This hands-on role offers an excellent opportunity to develop finance expertise within a soft commodity trading company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage daily activities for the trading desk, including P&L, accounts payable, and cash accounting, coordinating closely with the India-based accounting team.
• Rotate through month-end processes to build commodity accounting expertise, covering accruals, intercompany reconciliations, management reporting, and certifications.
• Prepare monthly forward books and new business P&L for physical trades.
• Collaborate with trade, shipping, and origin teams to improve processes and address queries.
• Support finance projects such as cash flow forecasting, FX exposure management, and system implementations.

Skills & Experience:

• Fully or part qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or similar).
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in audit or industry roles.
• Interest in commodity markets.
• Detail-oriented with excellent analytical, numerical and communication skills.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Knowledge of Navision and Cognos.

The company we are partnered with will not be providing sponsorship for this role.

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