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About the Role
This role focuses on managing the preparation of monthly management accounts for OEGen group entities, supporting strategic finance initiatives, and liaising with various stakeholders across the subsidiary entities. The candidate will work within OEGen, overseeing a range of entities from regulated to non-regulated companies globally.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, review, and analyse cash flow actuals and forecast for the OEGen, including capital call requests, cash flow reporting and reforecasting
- Prepare, review, and analyse management accounts and financial reports
- Liaise with the external audit team, assisting with queries and facilitating the year-end process
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for both regulated and non-regulated entities
- Work closely with OEGen Compliance team on regulatory reporting and related audits
- Provide technical accounting insight by composing technical summary papers for complex accounting transactions
- Stay up to date with the development of all accounting treatments and reporting standards
- Advise senior management and the Board on the impact of changes in accounting treatments and reporting standards
- Ensure that accounting policies are applied consistently throughout the OEGen Group
- Liaise with international companies and provide assistance where required
- Work closely with international subsidiaries to ensure consistent application of accounting policies and procedures
- Prepare monthly VAT returns
- Assist in the preparation of annual tax returns
- Support strategic projects such as finance transformation, system implementation, and future M&A activity
- Provide support and coverage for Accounts Payable function
- Oversee employee expense reports
- Assist with invoicing and issuing recharges to internal companies
- Regularly interact with department heads and other senior members of the Group on a variety of financial matters
Requirements
- Technically strong background and qualified accountant (ACA preferred)
- Advanced Excel skills
- Confidence to suggest improvements to systems and processes as the company continues to scale
- Ability to effectively communicate and present to senior management
- Knowledge of local GAAP and IFRS accounting standards
- Previous experience working with regulated entities is a bonus
- Ability to liaise with stakeholders and external parties confidently
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Ability to start by November
Skills
- Excel
- Accounting
- Financial Reporting
- Cash Flow Analysis
- Regulatory Compliance
- Technical Accounting
- VAT Returns
- Tax Returns
- Accounts Payable
- Stakeholder Management
Location
- Hybrid
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Qualified Accountant
Education Level
- ACA preferred
Salary/Compensations
- Salary is flexible and discussed during the recruitment process
Benefits
- UK perks hub - Octopus Employee Benefits
About the Company
- Octopus Energy started with a bold idea: to build Britain’s first truly digital energy supplier.
- Octopus Energy Group is a global energy transition collective.
- 10 businesses working across 4 continents to tackle energy transformation at nearly every front.
- Octopus Energy Generation (OEGEN) is a leader in sourcing, investing in, and managing a wide range of utility-scale renewable energy assets.
- Currently, OEGEN manages a global portfolio of over £8 billion in renewable energy assets.
- Octopus Energy Group is a unique culture. An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker.
- An organisation where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co-owners, on projects that break new ground.
- Named the UK's top company to work for in 2025.
- Ranked in the top ten in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026.
- Group CEO, Greg has recorded a podcast about our culture and how we empower our people.
- Placed in the top 10 companies for senior leadership.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
- 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.
- 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!