Senior Accountant (m/f/d)

GOLDBECK SOLAR Group; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee events

Dynamic international market exposure

Support for professional development

Job summary

A leading renewable energy firm is looking for a qualified Senior Accountant in Farnborough, England. In this full-time role, you will oversee day-to-day financial operations, ensuring compliance with UK GAAP while managing financial statements, VAT reporting, and audits. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience, strong analytical skills, and teamwork capabilities with both UK and German finance teams. Join a dynamic workplace dedicated to shaping the global energy revolution.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in an accounting role, ideally within construction, engineering, or renewable energy.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP and understanding of IFRS.
• Experience with VAT preparation and HMRC compliance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Manage general ledger activities and month-end close.
• Support audits with schedules and documentation.

Skills

Accounting principles

Financial reporting

VAT compliance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified

Job description

Senior Accountant (m/f/d) – GOLDBECK SOLAR Group

GOLDBECK SOLAR is a leading provider of turnkey solar systems on commercial roofs and ground-mounted utility-scale PV power plants. The company develops, plans, builds, operates, and finances photovoltaic systems across Germany, Europe, and worldwide.

What you can expect

As a Senior Accountant, you will support the Finance Director for UK in overseeing day-to-day financial accounting operations under UK GAAP. You will ensure accurate reporting, strong financial controls, and seamless collaboration between the UK entity and our German headquarters.

Tasks

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (UK GAAP) and support Group IFRS reporting.
• Manage general ledger activities and month‑end close.
• Handle intercompany transactions and reconciliations.
• Support audits with schedules and documentation.
• Prepare management accounts and variance analysis.
• File UK VAT returns and support corporation tax processes.
• Work with project controllers on accurate cost recording.
• Contribute to system/process improvements and ERP integration.
• Supervise junior finance staff and act as deputy to the UK Finance Director.

Profile

• Qualified or part-qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA accountant (or equivalent).
• 5–7 years of experience in an accounting role, ideally within construction, engineering, or renewable energy.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP and good understanding of IFRS.
• Experience preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Solid experience with VAT preparation, reconciliation, and HMRC compliance.
• Awareness of corporation tax concepts (deferred tax, adjustments, timing differences).
• Ability to work effectively with external tax advisors.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with both UK and German finance teams.
• Open, trusting and professional cooperation with a focus on success and enjoyment in daily work.
• Cooperation with a highly trained international team in a dynamic, international market.
• Best conditions for independent work as well as exciting and challenging topics.
• Participation in shaping the global energy revolution.
• Employee events.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Finance

Industries

Renewable Energy, Semiconductor Manufacturing

Salary

£33,000.00 – £45,000.00 per annum

Location

Leatherhead, England, United Kingdom