Financial Accountant

Sustainable Energy First; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainable energy and utilities specialist seeks a Financial Accountant to join their Finance team. This role involves supporting financial reporting and audits while driving process improvements. The ideal candidate will be ACA qualified, possess strong communication skills, and be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.

Benefits

Gym contribution

Long service awards

Private medical insurance

Enhanced paternity/maternity leave

Challenging work

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• ACA qualified with audit experience and current UK GAAP knowledge.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly Board reporting and annual budgets.
• Manage tax matters and lead external audits.
• Drive process and reporting improvements using technology.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Innovative mindset

Education

ACA qualified

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Company Description

Sustainable Energy First is a leading, Investors In People Gold accredited, sustainable energy and utilities specialist. As a certified B Corporation with a strong commitment to sustainability, we focus on reducing our clients' carbon footprints, which account for 3.5% of UK business power consumption. Our goal is to eradicate 327,000 tonnes of CO2e by 2028, equivalent to removing 73,000 cars from the road.

Position

We are seeking a Financial Accountant to join our Finance team, reporting to the Associate Director of Finance. The role involves supporting monthly Board reporting, annual budgets, and regular reforecasts. You will manage tax matters, lead external audits and statutory accounts, and drive process and reporting improvements using technological solutions.

The ideal candidate should be technically proficient, a confident communicator, and comfortable working independently and collaboratively. This role provides exposure to senior stakeholders and external partners, requiring clarity in financial communication.

This opportunity offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and strong career development prospects.

Requirements

• ACA qualified with audit experience and current UK GAAP knowledge
• Strong organizational and time management skills, capable of meeting deadlines
• A committed team player who can work autonomously when needed
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding the implications of business decisions and strategic objectives
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Innovative mindset with an interest in tech-based process improvements

Other Information

Salary: £50,000-£60,000 per annum, plus performance incentive scheme

Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays + your birthday off, increasing to 30 days with length of service

Hybrid Working: Must be able to commute to our Lytham office 2 days per week

Flexible Working: Including the ability to bank up to 5 extra days off per year

Additional Benefits: Gym contribution, long service awards, private medical insurance, enhanced paternity/maternity leave, simply health scheme, challenging work, and development opportunities