Management Accountant

Octopus Electric Vehicles; London; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic electric vehicle startup in London seeks a Mid-Senior level Management Accountant. The role involves preparing monthly management accounts, reporting variances, and supporting the finance team in a high-transaction environment. Candidates should be qualified accountants with strong Excel skills and at least three years of relevant experience. Join us to support the electrification of future transportation!

Qualifications

• Demonstrate ability to liaise with stakeholders confidently.
• Thrive in a scale-up, high-transaction environment.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and reporting.
• Analyze monthly results and prepare commentary.
• Assist with consolidated reporting and external submissions.
• Engage with internal business for financial controls.

Skills

Qualified Accountant preferred (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Advanced Excel skills

3 years experience in finance or accounting

Knowledge of UK and international GAAP and IFRS

Communication and presentation skills

Organizational skills

Education

Qualified Accountant (preferred)

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Netsuite accounting package

Job description

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London (GB)

Octopus Electric Vehicles – Finance /

Full-time /

Hybrid



What we do. Electric Car Leasing

Why we do it. Greener. Fairer. Future.

Your role will include the coordination and preparation of the monthly management accounts for our electric vehicle leasing business, reporting on variances as required and providing commercial insight.

You will be working within the Accounting team and wider Finance team to assist with day-to-day financial management and importantly in the identification and implementation of process improvements.

What You'll Do...

• Monthly management reporting for Octopus Electric Vehicles and other entities, this includes the preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, preparing accruals, liaising with finance representatives to finalise results
• Analyse monthly results and prepare commentary for senior management and be able to explain any unexpected results
• Assist with the preparation of consolidated reporting for the wider Octopus Energy Group and external party submissions to fixed deadlines
• Assisting department heads with day to day finance management of the business
• Engage with internal business to implement financial controls and process improvements
• Work with group company structures and intercompany transactions including foreign exchange transactions
• Assisting with the IFRS 16 leasing adjustments for monthly reporting
• Collaborate on audit preparation, VAT documentation, and regulatory filings
• Assisting with creditor and debtor ledgers and dealing with any queries regarding payments or receipts
• Quarterly VAT return/s
  
  
  

What You'll Need...

• Qualified Accountant preferred (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Minimum 3 years experience in finance or accounting
• Advanced Excel skills
• Must be able to effectively communicate and present to senior management
• Knowledge of UK and international GAAP and IFRS accounting standards
• Demonstrate ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders confidently
• Thrives in a scale-up, high-transaction environment with evolving needs
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and self-motivated
• Experience with Netsuite accounting package (preferred but not essential)
• Financial services experience (preferred but not essential)
• Experience with securitisation funding structures/special purpose vehicles (preferred but not essential)
  
  
  

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

• Industries

  Environmental Services, Utilities, and Retail Motor Vehicles

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