Accountant Manager

Our client is a leading international clean energy organisation and part of a global energy group, with a significant presence across the UK energy sector. The organisation is involved in major nuclear and renewable energy projects, supporting the UK’s transition towards a low-carbon energy future.

The Accountant Manager will take responsibility for financial accounting and reporting activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial information in line with applicable accounting standards and statutory requirements. The role will oversee a broad range of accounting activities, including financial reporting, statutory accounts, audit, general ledger, financial controls, tax compliance and accounting operations. The Accountant Manager will also provide technical accounting advice and support senior management on significant financial matters, while working closely with internal teams, external advisers and joint venture stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports and statutory financial statements.
• Ensure financial reporting complies with applicable IFRS, UK GAAP and statutory requirements.
• Develop, update and implement accounting policies.
• Provide technical accounting analysis and advice on significant, complex and non-routine transactions.
• Lead and coordinate the annual statutory audit, including preparation of audit documentation and liaison with external auditors.
• Ensure timely filing of statutory financial statements and related information.
• Oversee the general ledger and day-to-day accounting activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, prepayments and provisions.
• Manage accounting records relating to payroll and payments, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Oversee fixed asset accounting, including asset recognition, classification, depreciation, impairment, transfers and disposals.
• Manage invoice processing, issuance, collection and record-keeping.
• Review intercompany invoices and reconciliations to ensure accurate and timely settlement.
• Establish, maintain and continuously improve financial controls and accounting processes.
• Identify and manage financial risks and ensure compliance with internal control requirements.
• Lead tax and regulatory compliance activities, including Corporation Tax, VAT and PAYE.
• Liaise with external tax advisers and ensure timely and accurate tax compliance.
• Continuously improve accounting processes and financial systems, including standardisation and automation.
• Maintain effective communication with finance teams of investee companies and joint venture shareholders.
• Support the CFO and senior management on significant transactions and financial matters.

Key Requirements

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent professional accounting qualification, or qualified by experience.
• Significant experience in financial accounting and reporting within a UK-based organisation.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP and/or IFRS.
• Good knowledge of Companies Act 2006 and UK statutory reporting requirements.
• Experience in statutory accounts preparation, external audit and financial controls.
• Strong technical accounting, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of UK tax and regulatory requirements, including Corporation Tax, VAT and PAYE.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and high attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and relevant accounting and financial reporting systems.