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.