Help us make a big green dent in the universe. We're on a mission to drive the global renewable energy revolution, and we need loads more people to help us make our vision a reality. We are looking for a qualified Chartered Accountant to join our Finance team! Your role will include the co-ordination and preparation of the monthly management accounts, reporting on variances as required and providing commercial insight. You will be working closely with the business to assist with day-to-day finance management and identifying any commercial risks or opportunities to improve the business’ position. What you'll do Monthly management reporting, including balance sheet reconciliations, preparing accruals Preparing monthly divisional reports and liaising with finance representatives to finalise results Reviewing VAT returns, loan schedules and prepayments Analyse monthly results for senior management and be able to explain any unexpected results. Review and reconcile intercompany balances Managing creditor and debtor ledgers and dealing with any queries regarding payments or receipts Ensuring that reporting is compliant with all relevant accounting standards and keeping up to date with new reporting standards that may impact the company Reviewing finance processes in each entity to ensure that improvements are made continuously to help the businesses run more efficiently. Assisting department heads with day to day finance management of the business Assisting with system implementation projects What you'll need Qualified Chartered Accountant e.g. ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent (essential) A degree in accounting, finance or equivalent, and relevant finance or accounting experience Knowledge of FRS102 and IFRS accounting standards Strong IT skills including advanced excel skills (including Pivot tables, advanced formulas, and macros) Must be able to effectively communicate and present to senior management Demonstrate ability to liaise with stakeholders and external parties confidently Organised and self-motivated, able to multi-task and prioritise to meet deadlines Numerate with a high focus on accuracy and attention to detail Experience working in Netsuite would be preferable Why else you'll love it here Wondering what the salary for this role is? Just ask us! On a call with one of our recruiters it's something we always cover as we genuinely want to match your experience with the correct salary. The reason why we don't advertise is because we honestly have a degree of flexibility and would never want salary to be a reason why someone doesn't apply to Octopus - what's more important to us is finding the right octofit! Octopus Energy is a unique culture. An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co-owners, on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about! We won best company to work for in 2022, on Glassdoor we we're voted 50 best places to work in 2022 and our Group CEO, Greg has recorded a podcast about our culture and how we empower our people Visit our perks hub - Octopus Employee Benefits Please note: this role is a fixed term contract for 3 months with a start date in September 2024. If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you. Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential. Need any specific accommodations? Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, and we'll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic! Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Octopus, we're looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.