Accounting Analyst in Bedford

About the Company

Downing is dedicated to delivering investments that matter – for our economy, our health, our society, our communities, and our environment. As a certified B Corp, we take our responsibilities, to our investors, our stakeholders and society, seriously. We invest for return while always considering our impact on the world.

About the Role

Are you looking to kick‑start your finance career in a dynamic, purpose‑driven organisation? Downing’s Energy & Infrastructure (E&I) Asset Management team is growing, and we’re looking for an ambitious Accounting Analyst to join our Glasgow office. Our E&I finance team spans London, Glasgow, and Stockholm, managing financial and commercial operations for over 100 renewable energy assets, including solar, hydro, battery storage, wind, and grid technologies. Joining a team of technical specialists, ESG experts, analysts, and finance professionals, you’ll play a key role in keeping our financial operations running smoothly across the UK and Nordic regions.

Responsibilities

• In this varied and hands‑on role, you’ll support the Finance Operations Manager and collaborate closely with the wider Energy & Infrastructure teams to ensure accurate financial processes.
• Communication & Collaboration:
  • Managing the finance team’s shared inbox and ensuring timely, effective communication
  • Supporting relationships with internal teams and external vendors
  • Working with the Commercial Finance team to align processes across regions
• Finance Operations:
  • Overseeing the full cycle of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
  • Handling payments, vendor settlements, and intercompany transactions
  • Managing invoice routing and approval workflows
  • Completing bank reconciliations and supporting VAT/tax reconciliations
  • Tracking aged payables/receivables and resolving overdue items
  • Supporting compliance with local accounting regulations and audits
  • Helping document accounting policies, procedures, and best practices
• Reporting, Budgeting & Forecasting:
  • Preparing accurate financial data for internal reporting
  • Supporting external audit processes
  • Gathering inputs for annual budgets and monitoring variances
• Process Improvement:
  • Identifying opportunities to streamline workflows
  • Helping implement new tools and automation initiatives
  • Maintaining up‑to‑date process documentation

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or similar
• Up to 1 year of experience in finance or accounting
• A basic understanding of accounting principles
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Good organisational and time‑management skills
• A proactive attitude and eagerness to learn
• The ability to work in a fast‑paced, multi‑tasking environment

If you’re ready to grow your finance career while contributing to the future of sustainable energy, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us build investments that matter.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Downing, we are bold and ambitious, straightforward, and we support each other. As a certified B Corp, our commitment to positive impact runs through everything we do. You’ll enjoy working with a collaborative and highly skilled finance team, exposure to renewable energy asset management, a hybrid working model (3 days a week in our Glasgow office), an inclusive culture where diversity is valued and supported, and opportunities to develop your career within a growing, forward‑thinking organisation.