Senior Finance Manager

Sector:Energy & Mining
Job type:Perm
Salary/Rate:£120,000 per annum
Town/City:Weybridge
County:Surrey
Job ref:39674 S12
Post Date:23. 01. 2025
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About the Role

Harper May, in collaboration with a leading oil and gas exploration company, is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in overseeing financial accounting for major refinery operations while ensuring the smooth running of essential accounting processes.

Key Role Details:
As a Senior Financial Accountant, you will manage the financial accounting for the operations, oversee monthly close processes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient financial and operational performance. Your expertise will support key reporting and contribute to continuous improvements in the company’s financial management.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with the offshore team to ensure timely closure of month-end accounts, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, intercompany reconciliations, and bank account reconciliations.
  • Prepare month-end accruals, prepayments, and fixed cost accruals.
  • Review capital expenditure items and manage the fixed assets process, including capitalisation and depreciation runs.
  • Assist in the preparation of monthly reporting packs, offering insights into key business trends to drive financial and operational improvements.
  • Support the tax team with VAT return submissions and payment requests.
  • Prepare monthly accounts for joint venture entities and submit quarterly VAT returns.
  • Reconcile daily stock movements and manage working capital.
  • Support the annual audit process, liaising with external auditors to ensure compliance and accuracy.
  • Assist in the maintenance of vendor master data and support the vendor set-up and purchasing team.
  • Drive best practices and support the offshore team in achieving high standards in financial operations.
  • Take on ad-hoc finance duties as needed to support the department’s goals.

Experience & Qualifications:

  • ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or equivalent with at least 5 years’ experience in financial accounting.
  • Experience in the oil and gas sector, particularly within financial accounting, is highly desirable.
  • Advanced proficiency in MS Office, with experience using SAP R3/ECC.
  • Strong organisational, time management, and multi-tasking abilities.
  • Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to work to tight deadlines.
  • Flexible and adaptable in approach to a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

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