PERENCO - Junior Joint Venture Accountant

This is an exciting opportunity to begin your finance career within our Joint Venture Accountancy team. As a Junior Joint Venture Accountant, you will support the Finance function by assisting in the management of a portfolio of joint ventures. This role is designed as a development position, offering exposure to the full monthly reporting cycle under the guidance and support of experienced JV Accountants.This is a multi-faceted role which requires the ability to work as part of a team whilst also having the ability to work independently, under the supervision of senior team members. The successful candidate will be self-motivated and have attention to detail in their work, along with a willingness to learn.This position will be based in our Norwich office and operates on a Monday to Friday basis.Key Responsibilities Include: • Support month-end activities, including accruals, cost allocations, and the reconciliation of JV balances• Assist with the monthly review of financial performance across a portfolio of assets, including variance analysis and commentary• Maintain effective communication with Commercial and Operations teams to support understanding of the financial position and contractual matters• Support the accurate recording of JV income and costs, including assisting with partner billing processes• Contribute to the preparation of annual budgets and monthly reforecasts• Assist in producing reports for internal and external stakeholders, and help resolve partner queries, escalating where appropriate• Provide support during audit processes, including partner and year-end audits, by preparing documentation and responding to queries• Undertake ad hoc tasks and provide general support to ensure reporting deadlines are metKey Requirements Include:Qualifications/Experience:This position is ideal for entry level candidates looking to progress in a Finance career, and there are a few key qualities that will help your application stand out:• A basic understanding of general accounting procedures is desirable; training on Joint Venture accounting will be provided• Confident IT skills, including strong Excel capability; experience with SAP is advantageous, but not essential as training will be given• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with a proactive and positive approach to problem-solving• A team-oriented mindset, with a willingness to take on ad hoc tasks as required• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently, with strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload effectively• Ability to work well under pressure and deal with tight reporting deadlines.• Strong numerical skills with excellent attention to detail• Professional development support available (e.g., AAT)