Junior Group Accountant

Full Time, Permanent

London (UK)

We’re looking for a Junior Group Accountant to join the INEOS Quattro team. We need highly motivated individuals who want to be part of our growing business.

INEOS is a leading global petrochemicals producer, marketer and merchant. Our business operates 45 manufacturing sites in 18 countries in the Americas, Europe and Asia, generating an annual turnover of around $21 billion in year 2022.

INEOS Quattro Central team is a new team set-up in 2021 following the combination of 4 INEOS Petrochemical Businesses (INVOYN, Aromatics, Acetyls, Styrolution) together. We are looking for a Junior Accountant who will be responsible for maintaining financial records for 6 holdings companies and provide financial support to produce the monthly/quarterly/annual Group reporting.

The Opportunity
We offer unique and unrivalled experiences at INEOS Quattro, with opportunities to grow and develop. If you thrive on a challenge and are prepared to push yourself, then INEOS’ open and non-hierarchical approach to business will give you the opportunity to quickly develop your career.

We value daily collaboration and teamwork, reaping the benefits of working on site/office based.

Key accountabilities include:

Processing a range of financial transactions into accounting system.
Processing of payments into bank system.
Bank reconciliation and general ledger reconciliation.
Preparation of cash forecast for Quattro Corporate entities
Preparation of monthly management reporting of Quattro Corporate entities
Assisting with completion of investor queries.
Assisting with preparation of periodic management accounts.
Assisting with preparation of quarterly investor reports.
Assisting with preparation of audited annual accounts.
Assisting with year-end and audit queries.
Managing intercompany loan including preparation of loan documentation.
Reviewing monthly withholding tax calculation from lenders and notifying HMRC on any new lenders.
Preparing quarterly VAT template and submitting it to our VAT service provider timely.

What we offer

Competitive salary.
Discretionary annual bonus plan.
Generous contributory pension.
Life assurance.
25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays with option to buy extra annual leave and flex 5 of these bank holidays.
Support for studying accounting qualification, i.e ACCA/CIMA.
Ongoing career development.
Wide range of benefits including discounted private medical insurance, health cash plans and high street discounts.
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
Onsite fully equipped Gym and classes.
Online health and fitness hub for employees, plus friends and family
Employee Assistance Programme offering a wide range of support services including counselling, financial support, legal services – for employees and family.
Cycle to Work Scheme.

About you
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate basic accounting knowledge, i.e understanding double entry. Candidates with relevant work experience in accounting/auditing/bookkeeping will be in advantage.

As the role requires coordination with three large INEOS businesses based in different regions (America, Europe, Asia), the post holder must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively within a team without direct report line relationship.

As the structure of INEOS Quattro is expected to evolve frequently due to refinancing or acquisition and disposal, the post holder must also demonstrate the ability to adapt rapidly in a minimally structured environment.

You will also have:

Strong written and verbal communication skills
Be self-motivated, willing to work efficiently under pressure and able to prioritise and work to tight deadlines
The ability to work independently and as part of a team
Exceptional attention to detail
Proactive and fast learner
Initiative to identify and promote opportunities for process improvement
Open to challenge and proven ability to adapt quickly in new environment

This is an onsite role based in Hans Crescent working 37.5 hours per week.