PQ Accountant - Energy & Renewables

Michael Page (UK); City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Part-Qualified Accountant to join a high-growth organization in the energy sector. You'll assist with financial accounts, budgeting, and project performance analysis. Candidates should be part-qualified and possess strong analytical and Excel skills. This role offers competitive salary, full study support, and the flexibility of hybrid working.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Full study support

Professional development opportunities

Flexible hours

Supportive culture

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance or accounting role with both financial and management reporting exposure.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.
• Proactive in problem-solving and initiative-taking.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management and financial accounts.
• Support month-end close process, including journals and reconciliations.
• Monitor and report on project performance and costs.
• Help prepare budgets and forecasts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Part-qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA or equivalent)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Job description

Overview

We are working with a market-leading organisation in the energy and infrastructure sector, known for delivering large-scale, high-impact projects that drive innovation and support the UK's net-zero goals. As the business continues to grow, they are looking to strengthen their finance team with the addition of a Part-Qualified Accountant.

Working in a high-growth, mission-lead business. Excellent progression opportunities , collaborative work culture.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of monthly management and financial accounts.
• Support the month-end close process, including journals, reconciliations, accruals, and prepayments.
• Partner with project teams to monitor and report on project performance and costs.
• Help prepare budgets, forecasts, and financial models.
• Provide variance analysis and commentary to support business decision-making.
• Contribute to the year-end audit process and liaise with external auditors.
• Support finance systems improvements and internal process enhancements.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and relevant regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA or equivalent).
• Experience in a finance or accounting role with exposure to both financial and/or management reporting.
• Strong analytical and Excel skills; experience with financial systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite is a plus.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.
• Strong attention to detail and proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Full study support and professional development opportunities.
• Hybrid working and flexible hours.
• Exposure to both operational and project finance.
• Supportive, inclusive culture with real progression potential.
• Opportunity to work in a sector contributing to long-term environmental and economic impact.