Financial Accountant

Mackie Myers; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company is seeking a Financial Accountant in Oxford. You will manage financial reporting and ensure compliance with standards, while providing insights for strategic decisions. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with experience in industry or practice. This role offers a salary of GBP55,000 to GBP65,000 and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Professional development support

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years post-qualified experience, ideally in industry or practice.
• Ability to manage VAT returns and compliance matters.
• Experience with budgeting and forecasting processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial statements.
• Lead year-end close and liaise with external auditors.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Strong knowledge of accounting standards

Proficient in Excel and accounting software

Excellent analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Job description

Our Client

A leading renewable energy company based in Oxford.

The Role

As Financial Accountant, you\'ll play a key role in managing the financial health of the business, ensuring accuracy in reporting, compliance with regulatory standards, and delivering insights to support strategic decision–making. You\'ll be working closely with the Finance Manager and wider leadership team in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Main duties

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial statements
• Lead year–end close and liaise with external auditors
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and relevant UK GAAP standards
• Manage VAT returns and other tax compliance matters
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes
• Assist in the development of internal controls and process improvements
• Work with project teams on financial planning for new renewable assets

The Successful Candidate

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
• 1–2+ years post–qualified experience, ideally in industry or from a practice background with relevant sector exposure
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and regulatory requirements
• Proficient in Excel and accounting software
• Excellent analytical and communication skills

What\'s on offer

• A salary of GBP55,000 to GBP65,000
• Hybrid working model (2-3 days in our Oxford office)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension scheme and professional development support
• An opportunity to help shape a sustainable future

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We believe that diverse teams drive innovation and success. That\'s why we\'re committed to promoting equality of opportunity and creating inclusive workplaces where everyone feels valued and supported. We actively seek out talent from all backgrounds and strive to reflect the rich diversity of the global workforce in every role we recruit for.