Accounting Manager

TotalEnergies; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK is looking for a finance professional to coordinate audits and ensure IFRS compliance. The role requires a minimum of 3 years of audit experience and excellent knowledge of IFRS. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, supervising the team, and managing capital expenditure budgeting. Ideal candidates are self-starters with strong communication skills. The position offers opportunities for career growth and values diversity in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' audit experience.
• Excellent knowledge of IFRS.
• Advanced MS Excel knowledge to present financial information.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate the annual audit for the company.
• Prepare statutory financial statements and lead audit programmes.
• Supervise the Accounting Team and manage capital expenditure budgeting.

Skills

Audit experience

IFRS knowledge

Advanced MS Excel

Team leadership

Problem solving

Communication skills

Job description

The Company operates on a B2B distribution of refined petroleum products and is the face to TotalEnergies in the UK. Adherence to group guidance on accounting and reporting standards, while complying with local rules and regulations and working towards achieving business goals are paramount.

Activities

Main responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate the annual audit for the company and liaise with external advisors on the preparation and disclosures of the financial statements
• Prepare various calculation and accounting entries eg. IAS 19 “Employee Benefits”, monthly corporation and deferred taxation, loan interest, IFRS 16 “Leases”, IAS 37 “Provisions, Contingent Assets and Contingent Liabilities”, IFRS11 “Joint Arrangements” depreciation, customer rebates, accruals, prepayments, rent-free periods and ensure accounting for the entire business is compliant with IFRS and other reference materials/sources
• Prepare the statutory financial statements for TEMUK and subsidiary entities and lead the entire audit programme with external auditors
• Coordinate the month end close process with colleagues across finance, the business and with the Shared Services Centre (SSC)
• Prepare and executing monthly SAP PCA journals
• Prepare quarterly reporting package comprising income statement, balance sheet and additional annexes and submit to Group Finance
• Prepare monthly working capital requirement analysis (WCR) for each Business Division for senior management
• Compile IAS 7 “Statement of Cash Flows” format on a quarterly basis for each Business Division
• Ensure timely preparation and review of monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Complete Priority Accounting Controls schedules (PAC) on a monthly basis
• Conduct regular reviews of long term provisions with relevant stakeholders
• Ensure tax model is maintained accurately via regular reviews with the UK Tax Department
• Lead on the organisation’s capital expenditure budgeting, administration and reporting
• Ensure clear and effective communication with the UK’s Pension Department to ensure all relevant data is captured and reflected in the monthly accounting entries
• Collaborate extensively with the Controlling Team in the preparation of the annual budget, annual reforecast and annual update of the long term plan
• Supervise two members of the Accounting Team who have responsibility for inventory accounting, rebates, fixed assets and accounting & compliance for all indirect taxes
• Maintain accurate records and develop appropriate processes and controls in order to support data submitted to HMRC in relation to quarterly Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) submissions
• Ad hoc responsibilities including issuing sales of sales invoices in relation to various service level agreements (SLAs)

Candidate Profile

• Minimum 3 years' audit experience
• Excellent knowledge of IFRS
• Advanced MS Excel knowledge and the ability to present financial information in a structured, informative and original manner to meet the requirements of various users and stakeholders
• Ability to manage and develop other team members in order to continually develop and strengthen the effectiveness of the finance team
• Self-starter, don’t mind rolling up your sleeves
• Ability to work independently and take full responsibility of the role with minimal supervision
• Team player, great communicator with professional approach, a problem solver with an enquiring mind
• Ability to work autonomously at times, to meet internal and external reporting deadlines and be accountable
• Excellent written, oral and presentation skills

Additional Information

TotalEnergies values diversity, promotes individual growth and offers equal opportunity careers.