Services Finance Accountant (6 month fixed term contract)

Good Energy Group; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy company in Lincoln is seeking a fully qualified Services Finance Accountant for a 6-month fixed term contract. The role involves preparing financial statements, maintaining financial controls, and assisting with audits. Candidates should have strong accounting qualifications and proven experience in financial accounting. The position offers competitive benefits, including a work from home allowance and ethical pension contributions.

Benefits

£500 work from home allowance

£500 travel allowance

£500 annual development allowance

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Ethical pension with employer-matched contributions

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial accounting.
• Ability to spot and resolve discrepancies.
• Comfortable spending 50% of time on-site.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial statements.
• Maintain strong financial controls.
• Support accurate financial records using Xero.
• Assist with audits and documentation.
• Contribute to forecasting and budgeting processes.

Skills

Financial accounting

Month-end reporting

Reconciliation skills

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Xero

Job description

Services Finance Accountant (6 month fixed term contract)

Application Deadline: 28 September 2025

Department: Solar Team

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Lincoln

Reporting To: Thomas Ellington

Compensation: £47,000 - £55,000 / year

Description

No day will be the same - here are some of the highlights

We have an exciting opportunity for a fully qualified Accountant to join the Good Energy Services Finance team at a pivotal period of our growth journey. Following the acquisition of several solar installation companies, you’ll play a key role in bringing the Solar business’ accounts in-house and supporting the smooth integration into our central Finance function.

Working closely with an Accounts Assistant, you’ll provide hands-on support for our growing Good Energy Solar North region while also contributing to wider group activities such as audit and budgeting. This is a dynamic role where no two days are the same, so we’re looking for someone adaptable, proactive, and confident navigating change as our Services division evolves.

Responsibilities

• Month-end reporting: Own the preparation of monthly financial statements, including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
• Reconciliations & controls: Maintain strong financial controls through regular reconciliations and investigating discrepancies.
• Finance systems (Xero): Support accurate financial records, help optimise processes, and provide guidance on Xero queries.
• Solar finance support: Partner with the Solar team on revenue recognition, invoicing, AR, and other finance queries, while guiding and developing an Accounts Assistant.
• Audit & compliance: Assist with audits, prepare required documentation, and ensure compliance with regulations and policies.
• Budgeting & forecasting: Contribute to forecasting and budget processes, particularly around revenue recognition and contract linkages.
• Expenses & administration: Support expense processing and ad-hoc finance tasks, keeping financial records accurate and well-organised.

What you'll need to succeed

We’re looking for a talented, fully qualified accountant who combines strong technical skills with a practical, hands-on approach. You’ll be highly organised, adaptable, and confident working in a fast paced, changing environment. You’ll thrive when supporting both finance colleagues as well as wider teams across the business.

Essentials:

• Comfortable spending 50% of your time on site in our Lincoln office.
• Proven experience in financial accounting, including month-end reporting (P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow).
• Accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong reconciliation skills, with the ability to spot and resolve discrepancies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Clear communicator, able to explain finance matters to non-financial colleagues.
• Solid attention to detail with accuracy in reporting.

Desirables:

• Knowledge of Xero is an advantage.
• Experience in installation or stock-based businesses, with an understanding of related tax implications (e.g. CIS), is desirable.

Benefits you can rely on

Great allowances for hybrid working: £500 work from home allowance - an annual allowance paid monthly alongside your salary to support with working from home costs.

£500 travel allowance: an annual allowance paid monthly alongside your salary to support with travelling to work costs.

£500 annual development allowance: to spend on your chosen development area, whether that’s in your current role, or future roles.

Holiday: 25 days annual leave, a day off for your birthday, additional days leave for long service, plus bank holidays. You’ll also have the option to buy additional leave, allowing for a better work-life balance.

Ethical Pension with Aviva: Good Energy offers an ethical pension plan provided by Aviva, with employer-matched contributions up to 7.5% of your base salary.

See more of our benefits here.