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Octopus Energy

Management Accountant – 6 Month FTC

Octopus Energy

. Prepare monthly management reporting, including month-end workbooks, journals and balance sheet reconciliations .

Posted 10/14/2026contractRemote • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial reporting, reconciliations, and audit processes, with a strong command of UK accounting standards and the ability to manage statutory and regulatory reporting. Proficient in Excel and capable of explaining complex financial information to diverse audiences.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA)Financial ReportingReconciliationsExcel SkillsUK Accounting Standards (FRS 102)

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Hard Skills
Financial ReportingReconciliationsAudit ProcessesVAT ReturnsStatutory ReportingBalance Sheet ReconciliationsYear-End Financial StatementsECO Scheme ManagementData AnalysisComplex Dataset Management
Soft Skills
OrganisedProactiveSelf-MotivatedAttention to DetailProblem Solving
Certifications & Qualifications
Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA or Equivalent)
Industry Keywords
ECO SchemeGovernment-Funded ProgrammesRegulated SchemesFinancial StatementsManagement Reporting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Prepare monthly management reporting, including month-end workbooks, journals and balance sheet reconciliations
  • Liaise with finance representatives to finalise monthly results
  • Prepare year-end financial statements with the Group finance and tax teams
  • Prepare and file VAT returns
  • Manage the reasonable assurance engagement for the ECO scheme government grant
  • Lead the finance wind-down of the business and transition to dormant entity accounts
  • Own statutory and regulatory reporting, reconciliations and final audit requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Qualified chartered accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent)
  • Solid understanding of financial reporting, reconciliations and audit processes
  • Strong Excel skills and ability to work with large and complex datasets
  • Good understanding of UK accounting standards, including FRS 102
  • Ability to explain complex financial information clearly to teams and senior leaders
  • Organised, proactive and self-motivated, with ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
  • Strong attention to detail, particularly in financial reporting, reconciliations and audit requirements
  • Comfortable working independently and solving problems in a fast-paced, changing environment
  • Immediate availability
  • Experience with ECO, government-funded programmes or other regulated schemes is a bonus, not essential

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Salary discussed with recruiters, with flexibility to match experience
  • Company perks and employee benefits
  • Flexible interview accommodations and customised interview process
  • Equal opportunities and inclusive work environment