Operations Accountant

Recruiter
Michael Page
Location
London
Salary
£45000 - £50000 per annum
Posted
02 May 2018
Closes
02 Jun 2018
Ref
13908110/001
Contact
Hannah Fishwick
Job role
Financial accountant
Sector
Energy/utilities
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
Part time

This Operations Accountant role is an exciting opportunity to join a finance team with a fantastic culture in a multi-national, high-growth renewable energy company.

Client Details

My client are based in Central London are a leading renewable energy company. Their key shareholders are supporting a long-term growth strategy designed to them one of the largest renewable energy investors. Their portfolio currently comprises of over 40 SPVs globally.

Description

This role reports into the Operations Manager; you will be a key member of the finance team responsible for end-to-end running of the accounting processes for the UK SPVs.

The role will be incredibly hands on and broad but your key responsibilties will include:

All aspects of the production of ledgers, including the preparation of account reconciliations, analysis of balance sheet and profit & loss items and revenue management.

  • Maintain adequate books & records: including journal posting, month-end close, accruals and prepayments, balance sheet reconcilliations;
  • Business partner with the asset managers and deal with their requests;
  • Monitor monthly performance to budget, conduct variance analysis and provide commentary;
  • Oversee the land leases including the self-billing process;
  • Oversee the SPV commercial contracts management;
  • Reviewing financial benefits of possible projects;
  • Act as the point of contact for the external and internal auditors and assist them in preparing the annual financial statements;
  • Being in charge of cashflow;
  • Preparing quarterly/semi-annual reports as required;
  • Lookatadhoc projects to help drive improvements within the business

Profile

As the successful candidate you will:

  • Have strong academics and be ACA/ACCA/CIMA (or equivalent) newly qualified;

    • Previous exposure to renewable energy, property, oil and gas or similar backgrounds;

    • Good standing knowledge of IFRS and financial concepts;

    • Demonstrative exposure to working with multiple key business stakeholders;

    • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, fluid environment and be able to use your initiative;

    • Good communication and presentation skills;

    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

    Job Offer

    On offer to you as the successful candidate is:

    • £45,000- £50,000 + great benefits package

    & you will be joining a company with a fantastic, high-growth culture

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