Octopus Energy is a UK-based energy company focused on smart tariffs, renewable energy solutions, and services for customers using smart meters, solar power, and electric vehicles. Its offering combines energy supply with technology designed to help households manage consumption and costs, while its investment activity supports renewable energy generation. The company has expanded its operations internationally across Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, and the United States.
Management Accountant, 6-Month Contract
Chartered accountant overseeing reporting, audits, VAT, and the wind-down of Octopus Energy’s UK ECO scheme. Remote UK contract with occasional travel to the London office.
Description
- Prepare monthly management reports, including month-end workbooks, journals, and balance sheet reconciliations
- Coordinate with finance representatives to close monthly results
- Develop year-end financial statements with Group finance and tax teams
- Complete and submit VAT returns
- Oversee the reasonable assurance review of the ECO scheme government grant
- Direct the financial wind-down and move the business to dormant entity accounts
- Manage statutory and regulatory reporting, reconciliations, and final audit work
Requirements
- Hold a recognised chartered accountancy qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or equivalent
- Understand financial reporting, reconciliations, and audit procedures
- Use Excel confidently and work with large, complex datasets
- Know UK accounting standards, including FRS 102
- Explain complex financial information clearly to colleagues and senior leaders
- Be organised, self-starting, and able to manage competing priorities and deadlines
- Pay close attention to detail in reporting, reconciliations, and audit work
- Work independently and resolve issues in a fast-moving environment
- Be available to start immediately
- Experience with ECO, government-funded programmes, or other regulated schemes is advantageous but not required
Benefits
- Salary is discussed with recruiters and may reflect experience
- Company perks and employee benefits are available
- Interview accommodations and a tailored interview process are offered
- Inclusive workplace with equal opportunities