Financial Accountant

Prax, Weybridge, Surrey

Financial Accountant

Salary Not Specified

Prax, Weybridge, Surrey

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 2 Nov | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 00cee67c444242a28a22428c157d37ac

Full Job Description

We are currently seeking a high calibre professional to join our Finance department as Financial Accountant (Wholesale). The role will support the financial accounting for a Prax Petroleum Limited and a supervisory oversight of the P2P and O2C activities. Reporting to the Wholesale Controller, the postholder's key responsibilities will include but not limited to:

  • Work in close partnership with the London office and the offshore teams to prepare the mass balance and month end inventory
  • Ensure timely review and close of month end accounts receivable and accounts payable ledgers, intercompany and prepayment account reconciliations
  • Support review and analysis of monthly cost accruals
  • Support preparation of monthly reporting packs and understand key underlying business trends to support continuous financial and operational improvement
  • Support timely VAT return submission
  • Support the Head of Industrial & Commercial UK Downstream to prepare budgets and forecasts
  • Support the annual audit process and liaising with external auditors
  • To actively participate in driving forward best practice and to provide support and encouragement to the members of the offshore team
  • Other ad-hoc finance related duties

    Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) preferred
  • Experience in management accounting or financial accounting activities preferable
  • Advanced MS Office skills, particularly Excel
  • Strong General Ledger system skills, experience in SAP B1 is desirable.
  • Ability to meet demanding deadlines and adapts to business needs
  • Excellent time management/organisational and multi-tasking skills
  • Possess strong analytical skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • Flexible and adaptable in approach