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About the Role

This role is an opportunity to join Javelin’s Accounting team, reporting to the Head of Accounting. The team is part of the wider Finance department and interacts regularly with Trading, Technology, Logistics, and Settlements teams. This is an ideal role for an individual seeking an accounting career in the Commodities industry, who has started or is ready to commence their ACA / ACCA (or equivalent) qualification.

Responsibilities

Building strong relationships with all employees at Javelin
Daily invoice posting and cash matching
Posting of month end journals and preparing reconciliations between the risk management and accounting system
Responsibility for accounting of small entities
Other responsibilities to develop over time

Requirements

Degree educated (Finance or Maths related degree preferred)
Strong analytical skills, highly adept with Excel
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
A proactive and solution orientated approach
A capable, enthusiastic individual who is a self-starter, able to work under pressure and comfortable with taking initiative
Ability to multi-task, prioritise and manage time effectively
Self-motivated and able collaborate effectively with a global team.

Skills

Excel
Analytical skills
Verbal communication
Written communication
Proactive approach
Solution orientated approach
Self-starter
Ability to work under pressure
Taking initiative
Multi-tasking
Prioritisation
Time management
Self-motivation
Collaboration

Location

London

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Entry level

Education Level

Degree

Benefits

Annual discretionary bonus
25 days holiday
Company pension scheme (10% company contribution)
Private medical scheme with a range of additional wellbeing benefits
Travel insurance
Income protection
Life insurance (5x salary)
Bike2Work scheme including secure storage and showers
Season ticket loan
Onsite gym

About the Company

Javelin Global Commodities is a leading global commodities marketing, trading, logistics services and investment firm with head offices in London and wider global offices in New York, Dallas, San Diego, St Louis, Canada, Switzerland, Poland, Dubai, India, Singapore, China and Australia.
Founded in 2015, Javelin operates across 100 countries and six continents, dealing with over 20 different commodities including thermal coal, metallurgical coal, iron ore, steel scrap, metals, hydrocarbons, freight, agriculture, and renewables.
Javelin employs over 200 people and offers a unique environment for career growth, emphasizing values, global reach, a meritocratic culture, and a strong work ethic.
The company's success is built on principles of customer service, creativity, transparency, integrity, and responsibility.
Despite its global footprint, Javelin maintains a small-company atmosphere with a flat structure that encourages collaboration across all levels and locations.
Javelin is committed to supporting local charities through volunteer days, donation matching, a ‘give as you earn’ scheme, and other fundraising activities.
The company prioritizes employee wellbeing through social events, sports clubs, and lunchtime activities. The London office includes on-site gym facilities and a golf/sports simulator.