Senior Accountant in London - Robert Half

Senior Accountant | Energy Sector | Central London (Hybrid) | £75,000 | Permanent Role

Robert Half are recruiting for a Qualified Accountant to join a global Energy & Infrastructure business as Senior Accountant, based in Central London. This is a high-impact, hybrid role offering exposure to front-office traders and senior leadership, combining technical accounting responsibilities with business partnering and commercial insight. The ideal candidate will bring a strong grounding in financial and management accounting, along with experience in IFRS 9, IFRS 15, and IFRS 16.

While strong preference will be given to candidates with experience in energy or financial services, this is not a prerequisite. The business trades power, gas, and environmental certificates, using a range of derivatives including forwards, futures, swaps, and options. The UK platform is fully integrated into a global trading business, providing a unique opportunity to combine technical accounting with commercial exposure.

?? About the Position

Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, you will play a pivotal role within the Finance team, acting as a bridge between finance and the front office. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and supporting the budgeting process in collaboration with Traders, Business Developers, and senior stakeholders.
• Translating commercial activity into appropriate accounting treatment, including applying IFRS 9, IFRS 15, IFRS 16, and other relevant standards for new contracts and trading transactions.
• Producing monthly management accounts and high-quality reporting packs, including detailed variance analysis, KPIs, and commentary for the business.
• Conducting profitability analysis, cost reviews, and supporting forecasting and financial planning processes.
• Managing OPEX accounting, accrual approvals, and supporting audit and compliance activities.
• Ensuring accurate booking of derivative transactions and maintaining adherence to accounting policies.
• Designing and maintaining complex Excel-based reports to support operational and commercial decision-making.

?? What We're Looking For

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with strong technical knowledge of IFRS 9, IFRS 15, and IFRS 16.
• Minimum of 7 years' experience in finance roles, ideally within energy or financial services, but candidates applying from other industries will be considered.
• Strong foundation in both financial and management accounting, with hands-on experience in month-end close, statutory reporting, and commercial analysis.
• Ability to interpret complex contracts and apply accounting standards to derivatives, PPAs, or traded instruments.
• Proven experience in business partnering, working closely with commercial teams and front-office stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
• Confident communicator, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

?? What's On Offer

• Salary: £75,000
• Hybrid working
• Generous annual bonus
• Pension: 12% employer contribution
• 28 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
• Group Life Cover: 8x base salary
• Private Medical Insurance: family coverage
• Exposure to high-value trading, strategic decision-making, and complex financial analysis within a leading energy business

?? Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move

This is more than a traditional accounting position. You will combine technical accounting expertise with commercial insight, working closely with front-office traders to influence budgets, forecasts, and trading decisions. You will gain exposure to derivatives, power and gas markets, and high-level commercial operations while developing a clear career path within a growing energy trading platform.

If you are looking for a Senior Accountant role that offers hands-on technical accounting, front-office exposure, and strategic visibility, this is a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact within the energy sector.

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