Financial Accountant

Rehlko; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Liverpool is seeking a qualified Financial Accountant to oversee financial controls and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualifications and experience in a dynamic finance environment. Responsibilities include managing cash flow, ensuring accurate reporting, and improving financial processes. This role offers a competitive salary package and opportunities for career advancement in the energy sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Hybrid working

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

7% company pension contribution

Company laptop and phone provided

Qualifications

• Must have a strong grasp of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience in a fast-paced corporate finance environment is required.
• Familiarity with ERP systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage payment processes and forecasting cash-flow.
• Review team outputs to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare VAT returns and ensure HMRC compliance.
• Produce monthly reports and support audits.

Skills

Accounting principles

Financial reporting

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Team leadership

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Tools

Navision

Hyperion

Job description

Why Work at Clarke

We have met today’s energy needs while planning for tomorrow’s for over 100 years. Beginning with the first modern generator, the Rehlko Automatic Power & Light launched in 1920, Rehlko has been an innovative leader in energy resilience.

Our product range includes engines generators power conversion UPS systems EV components and electrification solutions microgrid controls and management clean energy solutions and much more that serve a broad spectrum of OEM residential industrial and commercial customers.

Our priorities are global: the stability from steady energy sources and reliable back‑ups. The power to be able to harness energy and the freedom of not being dependent on an aging centralized grid. The confidence that clean energy solutions offer when it comes to a sustainable world and the commitment to keep innovating towards greater impact.

At Rehlko our team members are the essential energy that powers our organizations success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everybody’s responsibility. We empower every team member to actively participate in our Zero Is Possible safety culture by encouraging open communication, proactively reporting hazards, following protocols and suggesting improvements. Join us in creating an energy resilient world for a better future!

Financial Accountant Clarke Energy (Knowsley HQ)

Are you a qualified Financial Accountant with a sharp eye for detail and a drive to improve financial processes? Clarke Energy is looking for a proactive finance professional to join our team at our Knowsley headquarters. You’ll play a pivotal role in managing financial controls, cash‑flow and regulatory compliance helping us power the future of sustainable energy.

Why Join Us

• Competitive salary package


• Hybrid working


• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays


• Option to buy/sell up to 5 extra days of annual leave


• 7% company pension contribution


• Company laptop and phone provided


• Opportunities to grow in a globally recognised energy business

What You’ll Do

As a Financial Accountant you’ll lead transactional finance operations and support strategic reporting. Your day‑to‑day will include:

• Managing payment processes and forecasting cash‑flow


• Reviewing team outputs to ensure accuracy and timeliness


• Guiding and developing team members in daily operations


• Enhancing financial controls and identifying process improvements


• Preparing VAT returns and ensuring HMRC compliance


• Owning key finance projects and reporting packs


• Producing monthly reports and supporting audits


• Reviewing balance sheets, fixed assets and expense records


• Supporting treasury functions, FX deals and inter‑company funding


• Collaborating across departments to drive efficiency

What We’re Looking For – Essential Skills & Experience

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified


• Strong grasp of accounting principles and financial reporting


• Experience in a fast‑paced corporate finance environment


• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with ERP systems (Navision/4PS a plus)

Your Strengths

• Organised and able to juggle multiple deadlines


• A confident communicator across all levels of the business


• A collaborative team player with leadership potential


• Detail‑oriented and committed to continuous improvement


• Commercially aware and solutions‑focused

About Clarke Energy

Clarke Energy is a multi‑award‑winning global leader in sustainable energy solutions. As the largest authorised distributor and service provider for INNIOs hydrogen‑ready gas engines we operate in 29 territories worldwide. We design, install and maintain reliable energy systems that support the global transition to net‑zero.

Our team is built on trust, collaboration and a commitment to excellence. When you join Clarke Energy you become part of a company that values your expertise and invests in your growth.

Ready to Power the Future

If you’re a finance professional ready to make an impact we want to hear from you. Apply now via LinkedIn through our website or reach out directly to Lets shape the future of energy together.

About Us

Clarke proudly offers a rich history steeped in creativity and commitment to our associates and communities along with competitive benefits and Purpose. Creating an energy resilient world for a better future and Values: Curiosity, Trust, Pace and Excellence are important cultural components that shape the way we work and relate to one another. Learn more about Clarke at…

Clarke offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with Rehlko matching and more!

Clarke is an equal‑opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and will make decisions regarding employment opportunities including but not limited to hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline and termination without regard to race, creed, colour, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, genetic information, age, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, caste, mental or physical disability, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political belief or affiliation, union membership status, military status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by national, state, local or other applicable laws.

Our Values

• Curiosity – Seek, learn, share


• Trust – Go farther together


• Pace – Focus to go faster


• Excellence – Find the win every day

Key Skills

• SRP systems


• Financial Statement Preparation


• Accounting Software


• Hyperion


• Financial Report Writing


• GAAP


• General Ledger Accounting


• Accounting


• Regulatory Reporting


• Account Reconciliation


• SOX


• Financial Analysis

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1