Financial Accountant

OVO Energy; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy firm in Bristol seeks a Financial Accountant to manage external and internal reporting and ensure accurate results contributing to decision-making. The role demands technical expertise in IFRS and UK GAAP, with responsibilities including producing annual statutory accounts and supporting external audits. Additionally, candidates will thrive in a dynamic environment with varied financial controls. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including a flexible pay system, 34 days holiday, and wellness programs to enhance your work-life balance.

Benefits

34 days holiday

Healthcare cash plan

Gym membership

Flexible pay options

Qualifications

• Post-qualification experience, preferably both in practice and industry but not essential.
• Ability to work efficiently and independently to deliver results.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the production of IFRS consolidated results for stakeholders.
• Prepare annual statutory accounts under IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Support the external audit by coordinating and preparing audit work papers.

Skills

Technical IFRS / UK GAAP knowledge

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, CA)

Tools

Microsoft Office

G-suite

OneSource

Workday

Job description

Financial Accountant

Role OVO-View

Team: Group reporting

Salary banding: £43,500 - £55,000

Experience: Mid-level

Working pattern: Full-Time

Reporting to: Senior Group Reporting Manager

Sponsorship: Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

This role in 3 words : Technical, Precision, Communicator

Top 3 qualities for this role : Organisation, Attention to detail, Communication

Where you’ll work:

For this role, we expect the successful candidate to work from the Bristol office at least 1-2 days per week and attend OVO Connection events in person. Our hub has accessible spaces to park your laptop, is designed to inspire people, help them connect and bring big ideas to life.

Everyone belongs at OVO

At OVO, we are on a mission to solve one of humanity's biggest challenges, the climate crisis. And we know it takes all of us to change the world. That's why we need diverse people from all abilities, gender identities, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, life experiences and backgrounds to join us.

Teamworking for the planet

Everything we do here spins around Plan Zero. So, naturally, the team you’ll be joining plays a gigantic role in making that happen. Here’s how :

We might not be on the frontline of people’s zero carbon journey, but the Group Reporting Team plays a pivotal role within our finance function, directly contributing to the company's sustainable growth and overall strategic objectives. This team is crucial in accurately reporting our financial position, enabling investment, managing risk, and fostering a strong reputation.

This role in a nutshell :

Reporting into the Senior Group Reporting Manager, you will have responsibility for supporting the external and internal reporting and technical accounting requirements for the OVO Group to ensure accurate results are reported and enable informed decision-making

Your key outcomes will be :

• Assisting with the production of IFRS consolidated results for various internal and external stakeholders.
• Assisting with the production of IFRS and UK GAAP (both FRS 101 and FRS 102) annual statutory accounts.
• Assisting with the preparation of detailed technical accounting memos and calculations.
• Supporting the external audit, including coordinating the audit and preparing audit work papers.
• Ownership of IFRS 16 lease accounting including maintaining IFRS 16 lease schedules and calculations. Candidates must have good working knowledge of IFRS 16.
• Preparing covenant calculations and reporting.
• Preparing compliance reporting.
• Ownership of intercompany month end process including ensuring elimination of transactions and balances within the group and accuracy and completeness of intercompany transactions and balances.
• Supporting the Senior Group Reporting Manager in developing efficient processes, controls and systems to support the growth of the business.
• Supporting the Senior Group Reporting Manager in delivering IFRS training to the finance team.
• Supporting the wider financial control team as required

Systems: Microsoft Office, G‑suite, OneSource, Workday

You’ll be a successful Financial Accountant here at OVO if you…

• A qualified accountant (ACA, CA), preferably trained with practice firms
• Post‑qualification experience, preferably both in practice and industry but not essential
• Technical IFRS / UK GAAP knowledge
• Ability to work efficiently and independently to deliver results
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Strong organisational, project management, and analytical skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a changing environment
• Organised and thorough in approach with a keen attention to detail and willingness to dig and investigate to resolve problems with own initiative.
• Willingness to learn and can‑do attitude

Let’s talk about what’s in it for you

We’ll pay you between £43,500 and £55,000, depending on your specific skills and experience.

We keep our pay ranges broad on purpose to give us, and you, flexibility to match your experience to our zero carbon mission.

You’ll be eligible for an on‑target bonus of 15%. We have one OVO bonus plan that focuses on the collective performance of our people to deliver our Plan Zero goal.

We also offer plenty of green benefits and progressive policies to help you feel like you belong at OVO…and there’s flex pay. We'll give you 9% Flex Pay on top of your salary – 4% of this is auto enrolled into your pension, and the remaining 5% is yours to do what you like with. You can use this to buy from our extensive range of flexible benefits, including our green benefits which we’ve put at the heart of our offering, add to your pension or even take it as cash.

Here’s a taster of what’s on offer :

For starters, you’ll get 34 days of holiday (including bank holidays).

For your health With benefits like a healthcare cash plan or private medical insurance depending on your career level, critical illness cover, life assurance, health assessments, and more

For your wellbeing With gym membership, travel insurance, workplace ISA, will writing services, dental insurance, and more For your lifestyle With extra holiday buying, discount dining, home & tech loans, and supporting your favourite charities with give‑as‑you‑earn donations

For your home Get up to £400 towards any OVO Energy plan, plus great discounts on solar, smart thermostats and EV chargers

For your commute Nab a great deal on ultra‑low emission car leasing , plus our cycle to work scheme and public transport season ticket loans

Want to hear about our full range of flexible benefits and progressive people policies? Our People Team can tell you everything you need to know.

For your Belonging

To find better ways to support our people, we need to listen to each other’s experiences and find ways to build a truly inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of this, we have 8 Belonging Networks at OVO. Led by our people, for our people - so when you join OVO, you can play a part - big or small - with any of the Networks. It's up to you.