Commercial Accountant

We Do Group; Leatherhead; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension & benefits package

Job summary

A PE-backed energy firm in Leatherhead is seeking a Commercial Accountant to drive financial control and support decision-making. This newly created role involves financial analysis, partnering with operational teams, and shaping processes for growth. Ideal candidates will be newly qualified accountants with strong Excel skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Competitive benefits and career progression opportunities provided.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified ACA/ACCA.
• Strong Excel skills required.
• Genuine interest in business performance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver detailed P&L, revenue, and cost analysis across projects.
• Partner with teams to influence pricing and margins.
• Support forecasting and budgeting processes.

Skills

Technical grounding

Excel skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent)

1-2 years PQE in industry

Job description

Overview

Co-Founder | Connecting talented finance professionals across the UK

COMMERCIAL ACCOUNTANT – PE BACKED ENERGY

Leatherhead – 2/3 days in office

Rapidly growing, PE backed business

Do you want a role that combines sharp financial control with real commercial impact from day one?

We’re hiring for a Commercial Accountant to join a PE-backed, rapidly growing energy business based in Leatherhead. This is a newly created role, giving you the chance to partner with operational teams, shape processes, and provide insight that drives decision making as the business scales.

WISH LIST

• Newly qualified ACA/ ACCA ( 1–2 years PQE in industry)
• Strong technical grounding with excellent Excel skills
• Commercially minded with a genuine interest in business performance
• Proactive problem solver who enjoys working with both finance and non-finance teams

THE ROLE

• Deliver detailed P&L, revenue and cost analysis across projects and contracts
• Partner with non-finance teams to influence pricing, margins, and commercial outcomes
• Support forecasting, budgeting, and scenario modelling
• Provide management information and board-level commentary
• Assist with process improvements and the implementation of best practice
• Ad hoc analysis to support senior leadership in key business decisions

YOUR PROFILE

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent)
• Early career in industry (1–2 years PQE)
• Excellent communicator with strong analytical and commercial skills
• Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities

WHY JOIN?

• PE-backed business with investment and ambitious growth plans
• Newly created role with clear career progression
• Exposure to commercial decision making as well as core finance
• Opportunity to influence processes and build a best-in-class finance function

SALARY & BENEFITS

• Hybrid: 2/3 days in brand new Leatherhead offices
• 26 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension & benefits package

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance, Accounting/Auditing, and Analyst
• Industries: Energy Technology and Services for Renewable Energy