At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial processes and ensure accurate reporting for a sustainable energy tech company.
- Company: Join Kraken, a pioneer in smart, sustainable energy solutions.
- Benefits: Remote work, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace valuing diverse perspectives and unique skills.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the future of energy while advancing your finance career.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with strong technical accounting knowledge and Excel skills.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 £ per year.
Help us use technology to make a big green dent in the universe! Kraken powers some of the most innovative global developments in energy. We’re a technology company focused on creating a smart, sustainable energy system. From optimising renewable generation, creating a more intelligent grid and enabling utilities to provide excellent customer experiences, our operating system for energy is transforming the industry around the world in a way that benefits everyone. Help us make a real impact on shaping a better, more sustainable future.
We are looking for a hands-on, detail-oriented Finance Manager to join our UK finance team. This pivotal role will oversee key financial processes, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting and contributing to the overall financial health of the business. You will play a vital role in month-end close, statutory compliance, and internal reporting, with ownership of several critical finance functions.
- Prepare and review monthly and year-end balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and resolution of variances.
- Own and maintain the fixed asset register, ensuring timely and accurate capitalisation, disposals, and depreciation.
- Manage amortisation and depreciation postings, including key account calculations and journal entries.
- Own accounting for intangible assets, ensuring appropriate classification and treatment in line with UK GAAP and internal policies.
- Track and account for contract revenue, including recognition of deferred and accrued income where applicable.
- Support the UK entity with statutory audit requirements, including preparation and delivery of audit schedules and responses.
- Respond to R&D tax credit queries, including data preparation and liaison with tax advisors.
- Process monthly payroll journals, reconciling payroll costs and tracking FTE movements across cost centres.
Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with post-qualification experience.
- Strong technical accounting knowledge, particularly UK GAAP and FRS 102.
- Experience in managing end-to-end financial close processes.
- Confident in liaising with auditors, tax advisors, and internal stakeholders.
- Strong Excel skills and experience working with finance systems (e.g. NetSuite, SAP, or similar).
- Experience in preparing or supporting R&D tax credit claims.
- Familiarity with revenue recognition in contract-based businesses.
Head of Finance Remote employer: Kraken
At Payward, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a fully remote work environment that promotes flexibility and work-life balance. Our culture is rooted in hyper-transparency and open dialogue, fostering collaboration across diverse teams while providing ample opportunities for professional growth and development in the fast-paced fintech landscape. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to building a resilient financial infrastructure that empowers innovation and inclusivity in the global financial system.
