Job Description

Lead a small international team providing expert accounting advice within a global energy trading organisation. Deliver technical guidance on complex transactions and IFRS topics, shaping accounting policy for innovative products and investments.

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of accounting professionals across the UK and Germany
• Provide expert advice on complex IFRS and technical accounting matters (e.g. IFRS 9, 10, 15, 16, IAS 37, IAS 2)
• Assess and support accounting treatments for new trading products, acquisitions, and investment projects
• Develop, refine, and implement accounting policies and principles to support business innovation
• Partner with senior finance leadership to influence strategic and operational decisions
• Coordinate group-level IAS/IFRS topics to ensure consistency across the organisation
• Support quarterly financial statement preparation under IFRS and HGB, including evaluation of commodity contracts and provisions
• Act as the main contact for auditors, ensuring clear communication and accurate responses to technical queries
• Lead and deliver internal accounting projects to enhance processes, controls, and reporting quality
• Provide accounting assessments and solutions for new business approvals and complex transactions

Lead technical accounting for a global energy trading powerhouse.Apply your IFRS expertise where finance meets innovation.

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS (HGB exposure advantageous)
• Experience in derivatives, financial instruments, or complex transaction accounting
• Proven ability to interpret and apply accounting standards to new products and business models
• Demonstrated leadership experience, managing and developing a small team
• Skilled in project management, with the ability to balance priorities and deliver results
• Analytical and solution-oriented mindset, with attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills across all levels
• Advanced proficiency in English (German is an advantage)
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and eager to take on new technical challenges
• Experience in the energy, trading, or financial services sectors is desirable

A leading global player in the energy markets, actively driving the transition to sustainable power through innovative trading and risk management solutions.

• Opportunity to shape accounting policy and principles within a global trading environment
• Exposure to complex, high-value transactions across multiple international markets
• Leadership of a skilled, collaborative team in a supportive culture
• Direct influence on strategic finance and business decisions
• Hybrid working model - typically three days per week in Swindon, with some travel to Germany
• Competitive base salary (~90k) plus discretionary annual bonus (0-50%, 20% paid last year)
• Double-matched pension contribution (5% employee / 10% employer)
• Exceptional maternity and paternity leave policies
• Comprehensive health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Strong focus on career development, learning, and progression
• Inclusive, international working environment connecting teams across Europe, Asia, and the US

Skills Required