Accounting Generalist (f/m/d) UK

Instagrid; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clean-tech firm in Manchester is seeking an Accounting Generalist to manage accounts payable, receivable, and financial closing processes. The role requires a candidate with commercial training in accounting, extensive experience, and excellent knowledge of German statutory GAAP. Candidates must demonstrate strong attention to detail, flexibility, and effective team collaboration, with good skills in both German and English. This position offers a flexible schedule and hybrid work options.

Benefits

Flexible schedule and hybrid work options

30 vacation days plus 5 special leave days

Company laptop (Mac or Windows)

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in accounting or finance.
• Excellent knowledge of German GAAP (HGB) required.
• C1 level German skills and good English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable process and validate vendor invoices.
• Process employee expense reports using Spendesk.
• Issue client invoices and prepare credit notes.
• Perform general ledger reconciliations and month-end close.
• Support annual financial audit.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Flexibility in tasks

Adaptability

Education

Commercial training in accounting

Financial Accountant certification

Tools

NetSuite

Other ERP systems

Job description

At Instagrid, you are part of the clean‑tech revolution by providing professionals in your region with clean energy. This not only enables them to move away from conventional combustion generators but also allows them to experience a safer, cleaner, more efficient, and quieter energy solution.

Overview

As our Accounting Generalist (f / m / d), you will support Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Asset Accounting, and Financial Closing. Beyond ensuring smooth financial operations, you will play a key role in driving process improvements and advancing system developments in NetSuite. This position calls for a highly adaptable individual who is eager to learn new processes and actively contribute to shaping and enhancing them.

Responsibilities

• Manage the accounts payable process by validating, coding, and posting vendor invoices, and handling all requests in the AP inbox.
• Process employee expense reports using Spendesk.
• Manage the accounts receivable process by issuing client invoices, preparing credit notes, resolving customer inquiries, and handling the AR inbox.
• Perform dunning runs and improve processes for managing and resolving overdue payments.
• Support the month‑end close by preparing AP‑ and AR‑related journal entries (prepaids, accruals, tax on prepayments, revenue deferrals).
• Perform general ledger reconciliations.
• Support the annual financial audit.

Qualifications

• Completed commercial training in accounting or an equivalent qualification, with several years of experience in a similar position.
• Further education as a Financial Accountant (Finanzbuchhalter) is required; certification as a Chartered Financial Accountant (Bilanzbuchhalter) is a plus.
• Excellent knowledge of German statutory GAAP (HGB); IFRS / US GAAP knowledge is an advantage.
• Solid understanding of German VAT regulations.
• Strong attention to detail, integrity, and a structured working style.
• Very good working knowledge of NetSuite; experience with other ERP systems and software is a strong plus.
• A strong team focus and the ability to collaborate closely with colleagues are mandatory for this role.
• A high level of flexibility to work across a range of tasks, along with a strong willingness to develop new processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives, is essential.
• Excellent German skills (minimum C1) and good English proficiency are required, as English is the primary company language.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule and hybrid work options
• 30 vacation days plus 5 special leave days
• Join a company at the forefront of innovation
• Laptop (Mac or Windows)

About Instagrid

Pure instant power. Anywhere. We have created the world’s most advanced portable power supplies, bringing freedom to the way our customers work. With you we want to shape a world where advanced technology meets environmental responsibility and create lasting impact. Driven by our curiosity and the desire to leave tomorrow's world cleaner than we found it yesterday. Join us in transitioning away from combustion generators to a cleaner alternative for fast, measurable, and real outcomes. What we’ve achieved so far is just the beginning.

At Instagrid, we are deeply committed to equal employment opportunities as we believe in the power of diverse teams. We do not just accept diversity but actively search for the best talent regardless of gender, ethnical origin, age, religion, sexual orientation or place of origin. Working as a team, we treat each other with respect and value each other’s opinions to achieve our common goals.

We are looking forward to receiving your application!