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Senior Financial Accountant
Octopus Energy. Lead the monthly accounting of gross margin flows related to energy procurement, transmission and distribution, and billed and unbilled sales .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in accounting and taxation, with a strong focus on VAT and energy excise taxes. Proficient in financial analysis, automation, and ERP systems, particularly NetSuite, to enhance workflow efficiency and compliance.
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Accounting And Taxation ExpertiseVAT KnowledgeAdvanced Excel SkillsNetSuite ExperienceFluent French And Professional English
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Hard Skills
AccountingTaxationFinancial AnalysisData AnalysisMonth-End Close ManagementProcess RedesignAutomationE-Invoicing ComplianceExcise Tax ReturnsEMEBI Declarations
Soft Skills
Detail-OrientedSelf-MotivatedEffective PrioritizationClear CommunicationTeam Development
Tools & Technologies
NetSuiteRossumExcelAI ToolsERP Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
DSCGDCGMaster’s Degree In Accounting And Audit (CCA)
Industry Keywords
Energy ProcurementUtilitiesHigh-Volume BillingStatutory AuditorsE-Reporting Reform
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERPFlux
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead the monthly accounting of gross margin flows related to energy procurement, transmission and distribution, and billed and unbilled sales
- Provide critical analysis of margin variations, discrepancies, and drivers
- Ensure reliable month-end cut-off and estimates
- Reconcile and document accounts, and investigate anomalies through to resolution
- Prepare, review, and file CA3 VAT returns, electricity and natural gas excise tax returns, and CTA returns
- Prepare EMEBI declarations for intra-EU transactions
- Serve as the subject-matter expert for tax matters within the scope and analyze new tax scenarios
- Contribute to compliance with the e-invoicing and e-reporting reform
- Supervise and review accounts payable and improve the automation workflow using NetSuite and Rossum
- Act as the main point of contact for statutory auditors and external auditors
- Identify and resolve bottlenecks in month-end close and business processes
- Shorten and improve the reliability of monthly closes following the NetSuite migration
- Draft and maintain process and control documentation
- Lead the deployment of AI and automation across Finance
- Take ownership of financial tools and workflows, complete the initial closes and filings, and then work independently
- Support the team’s skills development and contribute to the Finance roadmap
Requirements
What you’ll need- DSCG, DCG, Master’s degree in Accounting and Audit (CCA), or equivalent qualification
- 4 to 7 years of experience in accounting and taxation
- Strong command of VAT
- Knowledge of energy excise taxes is preferred
- Experience in the energy, utilities, or high-volume billing sector is a plus
- Experience managing demanding monthly closes
- Experience working with statutory auditors
- Advanced Excel skills (PivotTables, XLOOKUP, Power Query)
- Ability to analyze large volumes of data
- Interest in automation and AI tools is a plus
- Good knowledge of ERP systems; NetSuite experience is a plus
- Experience with a migration or process redesign project is preferred
- Fluent French and professional English (B2–C1 level)
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize effectively
- Ability to explain technical topics clearly and work with non-financial stakeholders
Benefits
Comp & perks- Equity participation
- Flexible office model
- Excellent health insurance
- Sustainable mobility allowance
- Partial reimbursement of public transport costs above the statutory minimum
- Additional special leave days to support involvement in a nonprofit or community project
- Inclusive and equitable working environment
- Salary open to discussion and adjustment based on experience