FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT

Petroleum Experts; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering software company in the United Kingdom is seeking a motivated Financial Accountant to join their finance team. The successful candidate will assist in financial reporting, support a small team, and contribute to audit processes. Ideal for those with 3-5 years of experience and a recognised accounting qualification. A comprehensive benefits package, including a performance bonus and health insurance, is offered.

Benefits

Annual performance bonus

Pension matching up to 10%

Private health and dental insurance

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a similar financial accounting role.
• Proven ability to prepare monthly management accounts.
• Experience with statutory accounts and tax filings.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and maintain financial records.
• Support the year-end audit process and liaise with external auditors.

Skills

Technical accounting knowledge

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Recognised accounting qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Accounting systems

Job description

PE Limited is a market leader in integrated engineering software solutions, deliveringstate-of-the-artmodelling and optimisation products, primarily to the global oil and gas,miningand renewable industries. Ourcutting-edgetools support critical decision-making for all of the world’s leading energy companies by integrating complex data into powerful, easy-to-use models.

Established in 1990, we have grown into a hugely successful business with more than 450 clients across the world, ranging from small consultancies to major multinational corporations. Our expansion led us torelocatingour UK Headquarters from Edinburgh to Guildford in 2025, with further growthanticipatedinternationally.

With ambitious plans to expand into new industry sectors, this is an exciting time to join us as we grow our brand presence and broaden our impact across the energy landscape.

About this Vacancy

Overview

We are looking for a motivated and detail-orientedFinancial Accountantto join our finance team. Reporting directly to theFinancial Controller, this role is ideal for a recently qualified accountant with 3-5 years of experience who is looking to take the next step in their career. The successful candidate will play a key role in the financial reporting process and will also support and mentor a small team of Accounts Assistants.

Key Responsibilities

As Financial Accountant, you will be responsible for:

• Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts and supporting the month-end close process.
• Preparing balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Supporting the year-end audit process, including preparation of audit schedules, and liaising with external auditors.
• Assisting with the preparation of statutory accounts and tax filings (VAT, Corporation Tax).
• Supporting the consolidation of group accounts and working with multiple currencies.
• Contributing to treasury management activities.
• Mentoring and supporting a small team of Accounts Assistants, providing guidance, and reviewing their work.
• Participating in process improvement initiatives and supporting wider finance projects as required.

Qualifications

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• A recognised accounting qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Experience in a similar financial accounting role.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting systems.
• A proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Package

Within a comprehensive package we also offer an annual performance bonus, an excellent pension to which the company will match up to 10% of all employee contributions, private health and dental insurance, and other benefits.