Strategic Group Management Accountant

Octopus Energy Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Octopus Energy Ltd. is seeking a Finance professional to manage accounts payable/receivable, coordinate monthly and quarterly closing, and prepare partner reports. The role includes overseeing employee expenses, updating the ERP with diverse transactions, and supporting subsidiary finance teams.

Fixed assets, inventory movements, and grant reporting are also part of the remit. You will work from our Sheffield head office with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and process improvement across the

Qualifications

• Manage accounts payable and receivable processes across the group.
• Coordinate monthly and quarterly closing activities to ensure accurate statements.
• Prepare quarterly financial reports for business partners.
• Oversee employee expenses and prepayment card usage and reimbursement.
• Maintain ERP system with bank, supplier and client transactions.
• Support subsidiary finance teams and drive process improvements.
• Manage fixed assets and inventory movements accurately.
• Complete grant reports with required documentation on time.
• Ensure timely bank transactions and data accuracy for reports.
• Reconcile staff expenses in accounting software and respond to requests.

Responsibilities

• Oversee AP/AR processing and accuracy.
• Lead monthly/quarterly close cycles across the group.
• Produce partner-ready financial reports and insights.
• Manage assets, inventory, and fixed assets records.
• Respond to subsidiary finance requests and aid process improvements.

Skills

Accounts payable & receivable

ERP systems

Financial reporting

Process improvement

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Octopus Energy Ltd. is seeking a Finance professional to manage accounts payable/receivable, coordinate monthly and quarterly closing, and prepare partner reports. The role includes overseeing employee expenses, updating the ERP with diverse transactions, and supporting subsidiary finance teams.

Fixed assets, inventory movements, and grant reporting are also part of the remit. You will work from our Sheffield head office with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and process improvement across the