Accountant - OIL & Gas Trading

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We are partnering with a dynamic petroleum, petrochemicals, and biofuels trading company headquartered in London to appoint an experienced Senior Accountant
. Our client operates across multiple European locations and specialises in the wholesale distribution of petroleum products, petrochemical feed stocks, and advanced bio-based products, supported by multimodal logistics including river, sea, rail, and road transport.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional seeking broad exposure, high ownership, and involvement in a fast‑paced trading environment.

The Senior Accountant will support a business trading a wide range of petroleum and petrochemical products, including crude oil, light and heavy distillates, and biofuels across several European jurisdictions. You will manage multi-entity and multi-currency accounting, contributing to a growing finance function and helping strengthen controls and reporting as the business continues to scale.

• Issue sales invoices and review purchase invoice
• Maintain daily accounts payable/receivable and general ledger entries
• Manage daily cashflow reporting and credit control processes
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations across multiple entities and currencies
• Investigate reconciling items and resolve aged balances
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities
• Prepare balance sheets, profit and loss statements, budgets, and forecasts

• Prepare VAT declarations and statutory financial filings
• Support external auditors and address partner or stakeholder queries
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory obligations

• Identify and implement opportunities for workflow improvement
• Support automation initiatives within the finance function
  
  Strengthen existing financial controls and documentation

• Assist with payroll preparation
• Maintain accurate employee records and contractual documentation

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in accounting or auditing
• Experience in multi-entity or international accounting environments
• Sector experience in energy, commodities, or petroleum trading is an advantage
• Proficiency with accounting systems; experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 / Business Central is beneficial
• Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables
• Professional level of English
• Strong attention to detail, proactive mindset, and the ability to work independently

• This position offers exposure to a business trading a wide portfolio of petroleum, petrochemical, and biofuel products across Europe. With recent annual revenues exceeding £230 million and ongoing expansion across its European network, the organisation provides a stimulating environment for someone who enjoys responsibility, pace, and process improvement.
• You will gain:
• Broad responsibility across all areas of finance
• The ability to influence and improve finance processes
• Exposure to a dynamic trading environment
• Collaboration with international teams across several European locations