Junior Accountant

Octopus Energy Group; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in London is looking for a Junior Accountant to join their Financial Control team. You will play a vital role in preparing monthly reconciliations and supporting the Finance Operations team to improve financial processes. Ideal candidates will have a keen eye for detail and experience in financial services. The company promotes a culture of inclusivity and encourages diverse applicants.

Benefits

Flexible salary negotiation

Employee benefits program

Inclusive work culture

Qualifications

• Experience working in a Finance team, preferably within financial services.
• Strong organisational skills and experience with data tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform reconciliations and report variances.
• Assist with month-end reporting and financial analysis.
• Manage creditor and debtor ledgers.
• Help with audit and tax queries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Proactive attitude

Education

Progress towards Accounting Qualification (ACCA, ACA or CIMA)

Tools

NetSuite

Excel

Job description

What we do. Electric Car Leasing

Why we do it. Greener. Fairer. Future.

We’re looking for a Junior Accountant to help us run a slick, efficient support function that enables our Sales and Customer Service teams to provide great service to customers. You will work within the Financial Control team, and will be a key link between Financial Control and the wider Finance Operations team.

Your role will include the preparation of monthly reconciliations for Octopus EV, reporting on variances as required and working with the team, the wider company and funders to rectify variances.

You will be working closely with the business to assist with day-to-day financial management and identifying any commercial risks or opportunities to improve the business’ financial controls and internal processes.

We need someone that has a great eye for detail, is self-driven to own accounts and processes and is always looking for ways for us to improve as the business grows.

What you'll do...

• Performance of reconciliations and timely reporting of highlighted variances
• Assist with month end reporting, including journals and financial analysis
• Assist with tracking reporting on vehicles purchased on a weekly basis
• Work closely with our Finance Operations team to resolve reconciliation issues
• Help manage creditor and debtor ledgers and deal with any queries regarding payments or receipts
• Assist with audit and tax queries
• Identify and assist with implementation of new processes and process improvements

What you'll need...

• Experience working in a Finance team, preferably within financial services
• Experience using Excel, accounting software (NetSuite) and data tools would be preferable
• Strong communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Proactive attitude towards your work
• Interest in or progress towards completing an Accounting Qualification (ACCA, ACA or CIMA) preferable

Why else you'll love it here

• Wondering what the salary for this role is? Just ask us! On a call with one of our recruiters it's something we always cover as we genuinely want to match your experience with the correct salary. The reason why we don't advertise is because we honestly have a degree of flexibility and would never want salary to be a reason why someone doesn't apply to Octopus - what's more important to us is finding the right octofit!
• Octopus Energy Group is a unique culture. An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co-owners, on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about! Visit our perks hub - Octopus Employee Benefits
• Octopus Electric Vehicles, part of the Octopus Energy Group, won the Sunday Times best company to work for in 2024. We were named 6th out of the top 100 start-ups to work for by Tempo in 2025 and on Glassdoor we were voted 50 best places to work in 2022. Our Group CEO, Greg has recorded a podcast about our culture and how we empower our people. We’ve also been placed in the top 10 companies for senior leadership

About us

The electric revolution has arrived - and from 2035 you’ll no longer be able to buy a new petrol or diesel car in the UK.

We’re building a whole new way for drivers to join the electric charge and not only learn about and shop for their EV online, but experience a 'lease for life' through an industry changing customer experience. This is the chance to join one of the UK’s most exciting start-ups – making it easy for individuals and businesses to go electric by getting their car, charger and energy all in one cracking deal.

Octopus Electric Vehicles launched in 2018 to make it seamless to switch to cleaner, greener driving. Our mission is to drive sustainable change, decarbonise the planet and provide our customers with fair pricing and a fantastic experience.

We're an Octopus Energy company—an innovative new energy supplier. We are part of the Octopus Energy Group, which seeks to improve the lives of millions of people by transforming the industries we operate in. The Octopus Group incorporates Octopus Energy, Octopus Healthcare, Octopus Investments, Octopus Property, Octopus Ventures and Octopus Labs.

If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you.

Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential.Need any specific accommodations?Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, and we'll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic!

Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Octopus, we're looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.