Job Description

Manor Park Crescent, Edgware HA8 7LY, UK
42,000-45,000 (negotiable DOE)
Permanent
Advertised on: 21/07/2025
Kubach and Sambrook (Metals) are now recruiting for a International Trade Accountant & Operations Lead to join the team based in Edgware!
International Trade Accountant & Operations Lead
Location: Edgware, London
Salary: 42,000 - 45,000 (negotiable DOE)
Hours: Full-time, office-based | Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Step into Global Trade Finance with a Leading Steel Procurement Firm!
Since 1973, Kubach & Sambrook (Metals) Ltd has been at the forefront of global steel trading. With offices in London, Mumbai, Shanghai, and Johannesburg, we move steel products across continents-efficiently, economically, and with precision.
Now, we're looking for a commercially minded International Trade Accountant & Operations Lead to manage our UK finance function and support complex international operations.
If you're confident working across multi-currency transactions, foreign exchange management, and the end-to-end finance of international trade, this role is tailor-made for you!
What You'll Be Doing:

• Own the full accounting cycle: A/P, A/R, general ledger, monthly close
• Manage international FX and multi-currency transactions across GBP, USD, EUR, INR, and RMB
• Reconcile global banking activity and support hedging/FX strategies
• Lead and maintain import/export documentation and compliance
• Collaborate with freight forwarders, shipping lines, and customs agents
• Produce financial statements, cashflow forecasts, and budget reports
• Oversee HMRC compliance, VAT returns, and international tax considerations
• Administer trade-related insurance, legal contracts, and statutory filings
• Coordinate financial input from our offices in Asia and Africa for consolidated reporting
• Support the implementation of new accounting systems and digital finance processes

What We're Looking For:

• MAAT/CIMA/ACCA qualified OR qualified by experience (min. 5 years in UK-based finance roles)
• Demonstrated experience in international trade finance, especially in manufacturing, commodities, or logistics
• Proven hands-on involvement in foreign exchange and multi-currency reconciliations
• Skilled in coordinating logistics and finance across borders-bonus if you've handled shipping documents or customs clearance
• Advanced Excel and working knowledge of accounting software or ERP systems
• Meticulous attention to detail, commercial awareness, and the ability to work independently
• Strong communication skills with confidence to liaise with overseas teams and stakeholders

Why Join Us?

• Be a key finance and operations partner in a globally connected company
• Gain exposure to international trade deals and strategic commercial decision-making
• Play a lead role in modernising finance systems and controls
• Work within a tight-knit, experienced team with autonomy and impact

Important: You must have the right to work in the UK. We are not able to provide sponsorship.
No agencies please.