Management Accountant

A bit about Field: At Field, we’re accelerating the build out of renewable energy infrastructure to reach net zero. We are starting with battery storage, storing up energy for when it’s needed most to create a more reliable, flexible and greener grid. We have ambitious plans to become the defining new clean energy player in Europe over the next few years, gradually expanding beyond batteries into new asset types.

Overview: The Management Accountant will primarily support the Core Finance team with the monthly, quarterly and annual reporting for the group. As part of the reporting responsibilities, you will be responsible for developing and improving financial processes to further automate existing processes, embedding AI models within finance workflows. Your role will be to provide support across the finance operations by supporting the Head of Finance and Systems with a focus on robust month-end delivery, strong financial controls, and insightful reporting. You will be preparing management accounts, monthly journals, revenue and cost management, and GL reconciliations. This is a wide-ranging role and will require the ability to manage a range of stakeholders to deliver to tight timelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the month-end close process, ensuring timely posting of all journals.
• Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations including fixed assets, accruals, prepayments, leases & inter-company.
• Prepare VAT returns for multiple entities.
• Review and refine month-end processes, identifying opportunities for efficiency and automation in collaboration with Finance Systems and Tech teams.
• Support and develop Field’s finance processes and infrastructure as we grow.
• Embedding AI models into existing finance workflows, and supporting the creation of the financial systems.
• Supporting and improving information flows between teams, managing the quality of their outputs and establishing appropriate controls.
• Assist with internal process mapping and documentation of authorisations and other control procedures.
• Support quarterly, half-year and year-end reporting cycles, including audit requests.
• Accurate preparation of the management accounts of our live assets.
• Monitor and analyse revenue and cost trends, identifying variances and communicate financial insights.
• Aid the commercial operations team in PO management and cost analysis.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise:

A bit about you: You’re an open, clear communicator who enjoys working collaboratively. You’re very organised and enthusiastic, curious and knowledgeable about the energy storage industry.

Essential Skills:

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) - 1-2 years + post qualified experience.
• Experience in preparation of management accounts and manipulation of financial data.
• Strong Excel skills, experience using AI models with a desire to further learning and use.
• Experience with multinational groups.
• Highly organised, able to plan ahead to deliver accurate information to tight reporting deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, with proven ability to work well with different teams and manage a range of different stakeholders.
• Self-motivated and aspirational, comfortable working in a fast-paced changing environment.

Benefits:

We’re offering a competitive compensation package, including participation in our growth share scheme which rewards all employees for the growth of the business. Other benefits include:

• Up to 10% Company wide bonus based on company performance.
• Hybrid working (blend of home and office working to suit individual needs).
• £2,000 per year to spend on your professional development.
• Private medical cover with Bupa from day one with the option to add family members.
• Company Pension with 8% Contribution.
• Enhanced parental leave, for all new parents: 6 months fully paid primary carer leave, 3 months fully paid secondary carer leave, 10 days fully paid leave for fertility treatment.
• Fun co-working office space in Shoreditch, London.
• 1 month work from anywhere, for those with a travel bug.
• 1 day green leave to do something good for the environment.
• Free lunch once a week - a great way to get to know people in the wider team.
• Dog-friendly office, feel free to bring your pooch along.
• Spill: our mental health benefit allowing every Fielder access to equal and unrestricted therapy and resources.
• Regular, optional team socials designed to be inclusive for everyone.
• Birthday carbon offset: a gift from Field to the world to celebrate your birthday.

Why join us?

Genuine impact: You will actually be building and operating the renewable infrastructure we need to reach net zero. Make things happen: We are still a relatively early stage company, and you will have significant accountability to make things happen from day one. Define a new industry: The energy market is in a paradigm shift right now, evolving at a breathtaking pace, and you will play a leading role in defining how that market evolves and innovates over the next few years. Exceptional team: We are an eclectic team with varied backgrounds.

Our Values:

• Move fast - We’re finishers. Doers. Pragmatists. We take responsibility.
• Know your stuff - We’re curious and pride ourselves on always learning, adapting and improving.
• Do it right - We do things the right way and never cut corners.
• Work for the team - We are friendly and approachable.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion: Diverse teams make better teams. Field is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which is as representative as possible of our society. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, gender expression, marriage/civil partnership status, pregnancy/maternity status, race, nationality, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.