Financial Accountant

Sinewave; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy transformation company in Swindon is seeking a Financial Accountant to join their growing Finance team. The role involves ensuring compliance with internal financial controls, managing the monthly control process, and preparing management accounts. Candidates should have strong technical accounting knowledge, excellent analytical skills, and a commitment to continuous learning. The position offers a competitive salary of £45,000 – £55,000 per annum along with a variety of benefits, fostering a supportive environment for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary and life assurance

Enhanced pension contributions

25 days Bank Holidays

Private Medical scheme

Sinewave Academy

Flexible holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing financial and management accounts.
• Knowledge of UK GAAP / IFRS and statutory reporting requirements.
• Exposure to audit processes is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with internal financial controls.
• Manage accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts.

Skills

Strong technical accounting knowledge

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

High attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Ability to communicate financial information clearly

Commercial awareness

Adaptable and proactive

Education

ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Sinewave was founded in 2015 with a clear mission from the very start - everything that we do will always be a power for good. Since then we have gone from a living room start-up to a leading force within the energy transformation sector. Not bad eh!

We are on a mission to help power the future more sustainably. But dont just take our word for it we are the only B-Corp Certified ICP in the world.

Were part of powering the UKs energy transition with innovative high and low voltage electrical solutions up to 400kV. From EV charging to renewables and commercial projects we design deliver and maintain networks with sustainability and efficiency at heart. Join us to drive change and make an impact!

This role

We are looking for a Financial Accountant to come and join our growing Finance team. This will be someone who challenges what we do daily and thrives working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines helping us build for the future.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with internal financial controls policies and procedures.
• Ownership of the monthly control process. Manage accruals prepayments fixed asset register and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with VAT returns corporation tax packs and other regulatory filings.
• Assistance in the preparation of monthly management accounts ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets forecasts and variance analysis particularly cashflow forecasts.
• Support year‑end audit processes and liaise with external auditors to include support the preparation of statutory accounts in compliance with UK GAAP / IFRS. Group (Not necessary but nice to have).
• Contribute to process improvements within the finance function to drive efficiency.
• Work closely with the Finance Manager to provide financial insight and recommendations.
• Management of team of 3 undertaking team meetings and appraisals.
• Ad‑hoc finance project work and tasks.
• When you join you will go through our top‑notch induction and onboarding process and have opportunities to develop further through our in‑house training academy.

Qualifications

• Strong technical accounting knowledge with ability to apply to practical scenarios.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• High attention to detail with strong organisational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel essential) and experience with accounting software.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non‑financial stakeholders.
• Proactive, adaptable and able to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of the wider business environment.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Recently qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent) looking to build on early post‑qualification experience in a growing and supportive environment.
• Experience in preparing financial and management accounts (industry or practice background).
• Knowledge of UK GAAP / IFRS and statutory reporting requirements.
• Exposure to audit processes (desirable).
• Experience in utilities infrastructure or construction industry would be advantageous.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes including the anti‑bribery policy while adhering to the Environmental and Quality Management System in alignment with ISO standards and the requirements of the NERS accreditation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and life assurance.
• Enhanced pension contributions matching 5% as standard.
• 25 days Bank Holidays.
• Private Medical scheme extendable to your family.
• Sinewave Academy – tools and training to power your career.
• Sinewave Worx – bespoke perks platform with discounts and cashback at high‑street retailers.
• Flexible holiday allowance – buy or sell any time.

Employment Type

Full Time

Salary

£45,000 – £55,000 per annum

Location

HQ in Swindon – field‑based or working from home options available.

Join us

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We review all applications impartially ensuring decisions are based solely on merit, skills and potential. If you require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know – we’re here to help.