International Trade Accountant and Operations Lead

International Trade Accountant and Operations Lead Location: Edgware, London Salary: £42,000 £45,000 (negotiable DOE) Hours: Full-time, office-based Monday Friday, 8am 5pm Step into Global Trade Finance with a Leading Steel Procurement Firm! Since 1973, Kubach and 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 and 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 ..... full job details .....