Junior Financial Analyst

Reporting to the Accounting and Reporting Manager, the Junior Financial Analyst will play a key role in the Financial Reporting function of the business.
This is a 12-month FTC.
Responsibilities Work closely with settlements and financial control teams to ensure accurate and timely posting of entrepreneur trading (ET) journals in SAP and to reconcile MI/MA differences.
Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and ageing analysis for ET business and work closely with refinery sites to reconcile I/C balances at the month-end.
Prepare reconciliation of cleared paper trading and post journals for cash settlement.
Prepare financial reports and analysis needed for monthly/quarterly and annual closing.
(including local management report, and HQ analysis) Support the internal and external audit by responding to queries in a timely manner.
Perform other analysis, ad hoc projects and duties as needed.
Provide support to increase efficiency and effectiveness of business processes and controls.
Person Requirements Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent Partial or fully qualified ACCA/CIMA or equivalent Working experience of financial reporting and analysis, preferably within energy industry or commodity trading Other Requirements Knowledge of IFRS and FRS 101 High level of proficiency in Excel Experience of SAP Good interpersonal and communication skills Energetic, enthusiastic, positive, and proactive The successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK by the start of their employment.