Automation-Focused Accountant for Scaling Finances

Octopus Energy Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Octopus Energy Group is seeking a hands-on, qualified accountant to join the financial control team. You will support scalable improvement and automation of financial processes, maintain robust controls, and work on end-to-end improvements in asset financing and related reconciliations.

You will drive month-end tasks, balance sheet accuracy, and collaborate with stakeholders and funders to diagnose root causes and implement lasting fixes.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Experience using Netsuite and advanced Excel.
• Experience in scale-up / high-transaction environment.
• Experience in a finance team.

Responsibilities

• Identify and drive new processes to remove repetitive tasks and create efficiencies.
• Implement automation with AI as appropriate.
• Perform reconciliations and resolve variances promptly.
• Month end reporting, including journals and financial analysis.
• Tracking and reporting on vehicles purchased weekly.
• Resolve reconciliation issues with Finance Operations.
• Manage creditor and debtor ledgers and handle payments/receipts inquiries.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Experience working in a Finance team

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Netsuite

Job description

Octopus Energy Group is seeking a hands-on, qualified accountant to join the financial control team. You will support scalable improvement and automation of financial processes, maintain robust controls, and work on end-to-end improvements in asset financing and related reconciliations.

You will drive month-end tasks, balance sheet accuracy, and collaborate with stakeholders and funders to diagnose root causes and implement lasting fixes.