Country
United Kingdom
Location
London
Workplace location
LONDON-TEN UPPER BANK STR(GBR)
Domain
Finance
Type of contract
Fixed term position
Duration of contract
12
Duration unit
Months
Experience
Minimum 3 years

Candidate Profile

• Professionally Qualified Accountant (ACCA/ACA/CPA/CIMA) with an equivalent degree. 
• 2-5 years of experience in a similar role with solid foundation as a Financial Accountant 
• Financial accounting experience in the delivery of external audit, working with Big 4 audit firm. 
• Solid understanding of financial reporting standards, including IFRS 16, IFRIC 12 and relevant regulations. 
• Strong Microsoft Office skills and preferably experience in Microsoft Business Central 
• Strong commercial acumen and experience in applying independent judgement to make improvements. 
• Proven experience in financial control with an ability to work fast-paced environment. 
• Excellent communication with interpersonal skills. 
• Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset. 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. 

Activities

• Lead the preparation of statutory accounts, ensuring adherence to relevant accounting standards and regulations. 
• Work closely with the Big 4 audit team to facilitate a smooth audit process. 
• Review trial balances and make necessary adjustments and journal entries to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records. 
• Prepare and review and financial statements in compliance with relevant accounting standards. 
• Gather financial data, reconcile accounts, and ensure accuracy of completeness of financial information. 
• Resolve audit queries and provide necessary documentation and explanations in a timely manner. 
• Identify risks and opportunities with swift escalation of critical issues to the Finance Director and Managing Director          when necessary.
• Prepare and review reconciliations, accruals, and provisions to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial statements and prepare income and cash flow statements to drive improvements. 
• Formalise process governing the preparation and review of the required financial statement disclosures. 
• Ensure statutory accounts comply with all regulatory requirements and reporting standards, including staying updated in applicable accounting standards (IFRIC 12 accounting assessment). 
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to provide updates on progress and address any issues. 
• Liaise with the tax department to ensure compliance with regulations and timely submission of documents; contribute to the preparation of tax calculations, corrections, and filings. 
• Build a strong understanding of accounting standards relevant to EV industry (IFRIC 12, IFRS 16 and etc.). 
• Work with internal teams across the finance division and Business Managers as required to complete financial analysis to resolve business problems, applying critical thinking and independent judgement. 
• Run training sessions on reconciliation tool and sessions on how to make improvements to the accounting in Reconciliations with the Finance business users where required. 
• Attend business update meetings, supporting stakeholders with information and presentations. 
• Support the wider team on other Finance processes as required. 
• Success in this role will mean supporting the business filing statutory accounts in time, without delay. 

Context & Environment

TotalEnergies Charging Solutions UK Ltd, a leading electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions provider in the UK is seeking a Temporary Financial Accountant to join its Finance Department for a 12-month contract to strengthen financial reporting and supporting statutory accounts preparation. The job holder will provide insight, analysis, and commentary to stakeholders, aiming to influence and drive decisions and actions that improve the balance sheet position and lead the work with external auditors. This individual will also support the Finance Manager and company Directors in their business area and the wider Finance team as required to ensure that periodic balance sheet and bank reconciliations are reconciled, monitored, and reported on timely, accurately and in line with the Group Balance Sheet Reconciliation Policy.