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At Octopus Energy Services we are the install power that unlocks Low Carbon Technology in homes across the UK. Our team of thousands of engineers are specialists in delivering Heat Pumps, Solar PV and EV chargers - to help transform UK households into the 100% green smart homes of the future. Our team is at the forefront of delivering the incredible customer experience that Octopus prides itself on.
Octopus Energy Services is growing incredibly quickly. We’re focused on delivering great service to customers today while also building the tech and processes to scale into the future.
We're looking for a highly motivated individual to join our fast paced and growing finance team as a Junior Management Accountant. You’ll be responsible for assisting with financial reporting, planning and analysis. You will work closely with senior management to provide accurate financial information to support decision making.
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What you'll do - Assist with monthly management reporting, this includes preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, preparing accruals, liaising with finance representatives to finalise results
- Assist with the preparation of year-end financial statements and working closely with our auditors
- Quarterly VAT returns
- Provide support in the preparation of budgets and forecasts
- Reviewing and improving financial reporting processes to improve accuracy and efficiency of cost and revenue tracking
- Ensure aging balances are minimal and reconciliations are conducted frequently
- Assisting in cleansing and reconciling data in preparation of new system processes implementation
- Assisting with ad hoc finance projects where necessary
What you'll need- A degree in accounting, finance or equivalent with a 2:1 or finance or accounting experience
- Part qualified chartered accountant
- Strong IT skills, with advanced excel skills
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Demonstrate ability to liaise with stakeholders and external parties confidently
- Organised and self-motivated, able to multi-task and prioritise to meet deadlines
- High focus on accuracy and attention to detail
- Experience working with Netsuite is beneficial but not essential
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
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If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you.
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.