Accountant – International Trade & FX
- Edgware, North West London
- £42,000-45,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Salary: £42,000 – £45,000 (negotiable DOE)
Hours: Full-time, office-based | Monday-Friday, 8am-5pmStep 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
- 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
- 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