Senior Financial Accountant Finance · London

DARE; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An energy trading company in London is looking for a Senior Financial Accountant to lead technical accounting, tax support, and audit management. The role requires over 5 years of experience in industry, ACA/ACCA qualification, and advanced Excel skills. The position offers a vibrant culture focused on empowerment and professional growth, along with a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, generous holiday, and personal development budget.

Benefits

Vitality health insurance and dental cover

38 days of holiday

Pension scheme

Annual Bluecrest health checks

£5000 personal learning & development budget

Free gym membership

Enhanced family leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Credited Deliveroo dinner account

Office massage therapy

Freshly served office breakfast twice a week

Social events and a games room

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a similar role in industry.
• Experience prioritizing financial deliverables with a strong control mindset.
• Proven ability to build and manage relationships within finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical accounting and audit management for the finance team.
• Prepare monthly tax accounting entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support the finalization and review of the month-end reporting pack.

Skills

Technical accounting

Tax exposure

Financial reporting

Advanced Excel skills

Mentoring junior team members

Relationship management

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified ACA/ACCA

Tools

Oracle NetSuite

Workiva

Job description

Overview

We are an energy trading company generating liquidity across global commodities markets. We combine deep trading expertise with proprietary technology and the power of data science to be the best-in-class. Our understanding of volatile, data-intensive markets is a key part of our edge.

At Dare, you will be joining a team of ambitious individuals who challenge themselves and each other. We have a culture of empowering exceptional people to become the best version of themselves.

The Role

The Senior Financial Accountant is a key position in the finance team responsible for leading the technical accounting, tax support and audit management for the finance team. You will oversee several operations within the company’s financial control and reporting function. Further responsibilities include:

• Research and preparation of technical accounting memos to support accounting treatment for new and existing areas, when required by auditors or third parties.
• Prepare monthly tax accounting entries and balance sheet reconciliations, including review of analysis and disallowable expenses.
• Ensure the timely and accurate submission of annual tax computations.
• Prepare tax information regarding investments.
• Support the finalisation and review of the month-end reporting pack, specifically the technical aspects, including consolidation adjustments, review of balance sheet reconciliations and reporting controls.
• Ensure an efficient audit process and assist with the preparation of financial statements.
• Focus on process improvement in existing and new finance areas as the team and company continue to grow.
• Support the wider business in ad-hoc projects in line with our growth strategy.

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years of experience in a similar role in industry.
• Tax, financial accounting, and reporting exposure.
• Qualified ACA/ACCA
• Experience prioritizing financial deliverables with a strong control mindset.
• Advanced Excel skills
• Previous experience mentoring or coaching junior team members.
• Proven ability to build and manage relationships within finance teams and other stakeholders throughout the business e.g. legal and HR.
• High attention to detail with the ability to adapt to competing demands and priorities.

Desirable

• Experience using financial accounting software, Oracle NetSuite, Workiva
• Strong interest in supporting colleagues in understanding more technical elements of accounting

Benefits

• Vitality health insurance and dental cover
• 38 days of holiday (including bank holidays)
• Pension scheme
• Annual Bluecrest health checks
• A personal learning & development budget of £5000
• Free gym membership
• Specsavers vouchers
• Enhanced family leave
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Credited Deliveroo dinner account
• Office massage therapy
• Freshly served office breakfast twice a week
• Fully stocked fridge and pantry
• Social events and a games room

Diversity matters

We believe in a workplace where our people can fulfil their potential, whatever their background or whomever they are. We celebrate the breadth of experience and see this as critical to problem-solving and to Dare thriving as a business. Our culture rewards curiosity and drive, so the best ideas triumph and everyone here can make an impact.

Please let us know ahead of the interview and testing processes if you require any reasonable adjustments or assistance during the application process.

We’re also proud to be certified a ‘Great Place to Work’. Read more about our culture and what our team says about us here.