Finance Officer - Trading/Middle-Office Operations

P/Q Accounts Payable/Finance Officer

Commodities Trading Operations

£45-£50K + FULLY FUNDED STUDY PACKAGE

Our client, a prolific, gold standard City Commodities and global trading firm is looking for a commercially driven part-qualified Finance Officer from a banking or financial services background with experience of global operational accounting processes to include general management of Accounts Payable & Receivable and statutory reporting. Supporting a busy trading team , you will already have completed studies towards an accountancy qualification AAT, ACCA, CIMA along with 3-4 years experience in a financial markets organisation or trading/middle office setting with the ability and confidence to thrive in this dynamic 'bull and bear' environment. _This role will provide an amazing stepping stone to complete your professional qualifications with a fully funded study package._Key Responsibilities:

• Managing and preparing ledgers for business operations with use of SAP Business ByDesign and other accounting systems
• Review and manage company expenditures and employee expense claims in line with company policy
• Prepare and submit statutory returns and statistical reports
• Reporting and month/year-end closing activities
• Manage accounts payable tasks including invoice processing, system uploading, and payment runs
• Ensure invoices are paid on time and payment runs are completed accurately
• Maintain and update accrual and prepayment schedules
• Cost analysis and respond to queries
• Act as the banking and system liaison, helping to manage day-to-day matters with external partners
• Take ownership of assigned tasks and work proactively to resolve issues
• Provide general assistance across the Finance team as needed

What you will offer:-

• Graduate calibre
• Ideally working towards a recognised accountancy qualification (e.g. AAT, ACCA, CIMA)
• Minimum 4 years’ Finance and accounts experience from a Commodities/Banking/Financial services institution
• Knowledge of trading operations/reporting processes.
• Familiarity with SAP Business ByDesign, SAP Concur or similar ERP systems (preferred)
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Office tools
• Good communication skills and a collaborative working style