Accounting Manager Northern Europe, Services

Renewable Energy Systems (RES); Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RES Energy Services Limited is seeking an Accounting Manager for Northern Europe, Services. The role drives IFRS reporting, VAT compliance, and tax coordination across the region, reporting to the Regional Head of Accounting, Services.

You will ensure accurate monthly closings, statutory reporting and process improvements while collaborating with tax, treasury and auditors. The position requires office attendance three days per week and a strong focus on internal controls and regulatory

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience, including month-end closing and VAT returns in the UK and/or Ireland.
• Professional qualification: ACCA, CIMA, ACA/CA or equivalent, fully qualified or in final stages.
• Tax qualification (ATT, CTA or Irish Tax Institute) is advantageous.
• Good knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP (FRS 102) and statutory reporting in UK & Ireland.
• Hands-on experience with UK VAT (Making Tax Digital, reverse charge, imports) and VAT returns.
• Knowledge of Irish VAT and RCT and ROS is valued; CT returns knowledge is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee statutory financial statements under IFRS and monthly group reporting.
• Prepare UK VAT returns and RTD/ROS submissions; manage VAT records.
• Coordinate Irish VAT3 returns and RTD; monitor RCT as principal contractor.
• Coordinate VAT & tax compliance with local advisors across Northern Europe.
• Support Group Tax with UK/Irish corporation tax returns and tax provisions.
• Oversee month-end close, intercompany accounting, and cash flow reporting.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

UK GAAP

VAT knowledge

ERP systems

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA

Tools

SAP

IFS

Job description

Accounting Manager Northern Europe, Services

Do you want to work to make Power for Good?

We're the world's largest independent renewable energy company. We're guided by a simple yet powerful vision: to create a future where everyone has access to affordable, zero carbon energy.

We know that achieving our ambitions would be impossible without our people. Because we're tackling some of the world's toughest problems, we need the very best people to help us. They're our most important asset so that's why we continually invest in them.

RES is a family with a diverse workforce, and we are dedicated to the personal and professional growth of our people, no matter what stage of their career they're at. We can promise you rewarding work which makes a real impact, the chance to learn from inspiring colleagues from across a growing, global network and opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

Our competitive package offers a wide range of benefits and rewards.

The position

The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the accounting operations of RES Energy Services Limited, its Irish Branch and other Services entities in Northern Europe, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with regulations, and the implementation of effective accounting practices.

Reporting to the Regional Head of Accounting, Services, the Accounting Manager prepares and submits VAT returns, prepares the financial statements and supports the Group Tax Department with corporation tax. The role works closely with the group reporting, tax, treasury and business finance teams, and with external auditors and tax advisors.

Please note that this position requires you to be office-based three days per week.

Accountabilities

• Reporting: Prepare and review the statutory financial statements under IFRS and the monthly group reporting.
• UK VAT: Prepare, reconcile and submit UK VAT returns to HMRC under Making Tax Digital, including reverse charge, imports and adjustments, and keep VAT records and reconciliations to the general ledger.
• Irish VAT and RCT: Prepare and submit Irish VAT3 returns and the annual Return of Trading Details (RTD) through ROS, and review the VAT treatment of Irish sales and purchases, including the domestic reverse charge for construction services. Operate Relevant Contracts Tax (RCT) as principal contractor through eRCT, including monitoring RCT deducted by customers.
• Other Northern European countries: Coordinate VAT and tax compliance with the local tax advisors who submit the returns.
• Corporation tax: Support the Group Tax Department with the UK (CT600) and Irish Branch (CT1) corporation tax returns, preparing the information and schedules they need, including capital allowances, quarterly instalment payments and current and deferred tax provisions.
• Audit coordination: Coordinate external audits and ensure timely resolution of audit findings. Prepare necessary documentation and schedules for auditors.
• Process improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements within the accounting function to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Compliance: Make sure Group policies and procedures, as well as local regulatory requirements, are followed across all entities.
• Financial analysis: Conduct financial analysis to support decision-making, including cost analysis and performance metrics.
• Cross-department collaboration: Collaborate with other departments to provide financial insights and support strategic initiatives.
• Period closing: Oversee the monthly closing calendar to ensure all deadlines are met.
• Accounting processes: Perform necessary accounting entries to accurately reflect the company’s financial position during each monthly closing, including payroll entries, provisions, sales advances, and expenses. Handle asset depreciation as well.
• Intercompany: Make sure intercompany transactions and balances with other RES entities, including recharges and financing, are recorded and reconciled correctly.
• Cash flow: Prepare bank reconciliations, monitor cash flow and work with Treasury on reporting needed.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• At least 5 years of accounting experience, including month-end closing, statutory reporting and VAT returns in the UK and/or Ireland.
• Professional qualification required: ACCA, CIMA, ACA/CA (ICAEW/ICAS), Chartered Accountants Ireland or equivalent, fully qualified or in the final stages.
• A tax qualification (ATT, CTA or Irish Tax Institute) is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP (FRS 102), and of statutory reporting requirements in the UK and Ireland.
• Hands‑on experience of UK VAT (Making Tax Digital, reverse charge, imports) and of preparing and submitting VAT returns.
• Knowledge of Irish VAT and Relevant Contracts Tax (RCT) and of ROS is highly valued; knowledge of UK and Irish corporation tax is an advantage.
• Advanced user of accounting software and Excel; experience with ERP systems (for example SAP or IFS) is a advantage.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Rigour, attention to detail and a strong sense of internal control and tax compliance.
• Fluent English (spoken and written); Spanish is an advantage.

At RES we celebrate difference as we know it makes our company a great place to work. Encouraging applicants with different backgrounds, ideas and points of view, we create teams who work together to solve complex problems and design practical solutions for our clients. Our multiple perspectives come from many sources including the diverse ethnicity, culture, gender, nationality, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, marital status, parental status, education, social background and life experience of our people.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.