Senior Accountant

We Do Group; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy firm in the UK seeks an experienced Senior Accountant to manage financial reporting and compliance for their growing portfolio of renewable energy assets. This role is ideal for a qualified accountant with strong management accounting skills and a deep understanding of tax regulations. Join a company committed to achieving net-zero goals, with opportunities for professional growth and impact.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in management accounting within infrastructure, energy, or asset-based businesses.
• Experience with multiple SPVs.
• Strong technical understanding of UK GAAP, VAT, and tax compliance.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP, VAT, and tax compliance.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel and financial systems proficiency; able to communicate with stakeholders.
• Experience supporting audits and multi-entity structures desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts for renewable energy entities.
• Manage UK VAT and corporate tax compliance, liaising with external advisors.
• Support annual audits and year-end statutory reporting.
• Support annual audits and year-end statutory reporting.
• Maintain strong financial controls and reconciliations across ledgers.
• Identify process improvements to enhance reporting efficiency and controls.
• Collaborate with internal teams on asset integrations, forecasting, and system development.

Skills

Management accounting

UK VAT

UK GAAP

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Financial reporting

Communication

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Advanced Excel

ERP/financial systems

Job description

This range is provided by We Do Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

We’re working with a fast-growing renewable energy business at the forefront of the UK’s transition to sustainable power generation. The company finances, builds, and manages renewable energy assets across solar, storage, and onsite generation.

As the business continues to scale, they’re seeking a Senior Accountant to take ownership of financial reporting and management accounting for a portfolio of SPV's. This role will be pivotal in delivering high-quality management information, ensuring accurate tax and compliance reporting, and supporting external audits and year-end processes.

This is a hands‑on and varied position suited to a technically strong accountant who thrives in a fast-paced, commercially focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts with full analysis and commentary across a portfolio of renewable energy entities
• Present results, trends, and insights to senior stakeholders, ensuring transparency and understanding of financial performance
• Manage UK VAT and corporate tax compliance, liaising with external advisors as required
• Support annual audits and year-end statutory reporting, ensuring deadlines and reporting standards are met
• Maintain strong financial controls and reconciliations, ensuring data integrity across all ledgers
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance reporting efficiency and control frameworks
• Partner with internal teams on new asset integrations, financial forecasting, and system development

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven experience in management accounting within infrastructure, energy, or asset-based businesses
• Experience working with multiple SPV's
• Strong technical understanding of UK GAAP, VAT, and tax compliance
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a keen eye for detail
• Advanced Excel and financial systems proficiencyConfident communicator able to collaborate effectively with operational and senior stakeholders
• Experience supporting audits and managing multi-entity structures desirable

Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking renewable energy business making a tangible contribution to the UK’s net‑zero goals. You’ll gain exposure to commercial and operational decision‑making, manage complex financial reporting, and help shape scalable finance processes in a growing, purpose‑led organisation.

Apply Now:

If you’re an experienced finance professional available for an immediate start and excited to contribute to a high‑impact renewable energy business, we’d love to hear from you.