Management Accountant - 6 Month FTC

Octopus Energy Germany GmbH; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote role with London travel

Job summary

Octopus Energy Group is seeking an immediately available accountant to wrap up the ECO reporting on a part‑time basis (2–3 days per week), with remote work and occasional travel to our London office.

You will own monthly and year‑end reporting, reconciliations, and the final audit requirements, working closely with Group finance and tax teams.

A strong accounting background, attention to detail, and proactive ownership are essential; ECO experience is a bonus in a dynamic, fast‑moving environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified chartered accountant with strong financial reporting and audit experience.
• Experience with ECO or government-backed schemes is a bonus.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to see tasks through to finish.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly statutory and regulatory reporting.
• Manage VAT returns and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Lead the ECO scheme assurance engagement and wind-down transition.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

UK GAAP/FRS 102 knowledge

Job description

We're making energy fair, clean, and simple for all using technology.

Octopus Energy started with a bold idea: to build Britain's first truly digital energy supplier.

Octopus Energy Group is a global energy transition collective. 10 businesses working across 4 continents to tackle energy transformation at nearly every front.

And we constantly push to make energy better. Tirelessly campaigning for fair protections for customers. And building innovative technologies that forge a path to a green energy system.

One way we've been doing this is through the government's Energy Company Obligation (ECO) scheme, which helps eligible households access energy-saving home improvements, from insulation to more efficient heating systems.

As the scheme comes to an end, we're looking for an immediately available brilliant, hands-on Accountant to join us for 2 or 3 days a week to wrap things up and make sure everything is accounted for (quite literally!).

You'll take ownership of regular statutory and regulatory reporting, dig into reconciliations and help scope out and deliver the final audit requirements. We're after someone who's organised, proactive and happy to roll up their sleeves, take ownership and get stuck in.

Experience working with ECO or other government-backed schemes would be a bonus, but what really matters is someone with a strong accounting background, an eye for detail and the drive to see things through to the finish line. This is a remote role with occasional travel to our London office.

What you'll do

• Monthly management reporting, this includes preparation of month end workbooks, posting journals, preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, and liaising with finance representatives to finalise results
• Preparation of year-end financial statements, working closely with our Group finance team and tax team
• Preparation and filing of VAT returns
• Managing the reasonable assurance engagement for the ECO scheme government grant.
• Leading the wind-down of the business from a finance perspective and transition to dormant entity accounts.

What you'll need

• You'll be a qualified chartered accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent), with a solid understanding of financial reporting, reconciliations and audit processes.
• You'll be confident working with large and complex sets of data, with strong Excel skills to help you analyse, reconcile and make sense of the numbers.
• You'll have a good understanding of UK accounting standards, including FRS 102, and know how to apply these in practice.
• You're a great communicator who can take complex financial information and explain it clearly, whether that's to your immediate team or senior leaders across the business.
• You're super organised, proactive and self‑motivated. You'll be comfortable taking ownership of your workload, juggling multiple priorities and making sure deadlines are met.
• You've got a brilliant eye for detail and take real pride in getting things right, particularly when it comes to financial reporting, reconciliations and audit requirements.
• You're someone who loves getting stuck in! You'll be happy rolling up your sleeves, working through challenges and finding solutions without needing lots of direction.
• You're comfortable working in a fast‑paced, ever‑changing environment, where things aren't always perfectly mapped out and you'll sometimes need to figure things out as you go.
• Experience working with ECO, government‑funded programmes or other regulated schemes would be a big bonus, but it's not essential. We're just as interested in someone who's curious, quick to learn and excited to take on something new.

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! We were named the UK's top company to work for in 2025, and we ranked in the top ten in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026. Our Group CEO, Greg has recordeda podcast about our cultureand how we empower our people. We’ve also been placed in thetop 10 companies for senior leadership
• Visit our UK perks hub -Octopus Employee Benefits

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.