The Role
Management Accountant responsible for monthly management reporting, journals, balance sheet reconciliations, year-end financial statements, VAT returns, ECO grant assurance, and winding down the business into dormant entity accounts. The role requires a qualified chartered accountant with strong Excel, UK accounting standards, audit, financial reporting, and reconciliation experience. This is a remote, six-month fixed-term contract working two or three days per week, with occasional travel to London.
Summary Generated by Built In
We're making energy fair, clean, and simple for all using technology. Octopus Energy started with a bold idea: to build Britain’s first truly digital energy supplier. By combining world-class tech with brilliant humans who care deeply about customers and driving the renewable energy transition, we made it happen and in 2025, we became Britain’s largest energy supplier.
Octopus Energy Group is a global energy transition collective. 10 businesses working across 4 continents to tackle energy transformation at nearly every front.
And we constantly push to make energy better. Tirelessly campaigning for fair protections for customers. And building innovative technologies that forge a path to a green energy system.
Octopus Energy Group is a global energy transition collective. 10 businesses working across 4 continents to tackle energy transformation at nearly every front.
And we constantly push to make energy better. Tirelessly campaigning for fair protections for customers. And building innovative technologies that forge a path to a green energy system.
One way we've been doing this is through the government's Energy Company Obligation (ECO) scheme, which helps eligible households access energy-saving home improvements, from insulation to more efficient heating systems.
As the scheme comes to an end, we're looking for an immediately available brilliant, hands-on Accountant to join us for 2 or 3 days a week to wrap things up and make sure everything is accounted for (quite literally!).
You'll take ownership of regular statutory and regulatory reporting, dig into reconciliations and help scope out and deliver the final audit requirements. We're after someone who's organised, proactive and happy to roll up their sleeves, take ownership and get stuck in.
Experience working with ECO or other government-backed schemes would be a bonus, but what really matters is someone with a strong accounting background, an eye for detail and the drive to see things through to the finish line. This is a remote role with occasional travel to our London office.
What you'll do
- Monthly management reporting, this includes preparation of month end workbooks, posting journals, preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, and liaising with finance representatives to finalise results
- Preparation of year-end financial statements, working closely with our Group finance team and tax team
- Preparation and filing of VAT returns
- Managing the reasonable assurance engagement for the ECO scheme government grant.
- Leading the wind-down of the business from a finance perspective and transition to dormant entity accounts.
What you'll need
- You'll be a qualified chartered accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent), with a solid understanding of financial reporting, reconciliations and audit processes.
- You'll be confident working with large and complex sets of data, with strong Excel skills to help you analyse, reconcile and make sense of the numbers.
- You'll have a good understanding of UK accounting standards, including FRS 102, and know how to apply these in practice.
- You're a great communicator who can take complex financial information and explain it clearly, whether that's to your immediate team or senior leaders across the business.
- You're super organised, proactive and self-motivated. You'll be comfortable taking ownership of your workload, juggling multiple priorities and making sure deadlines are met.
- You've got a brilliant eye for detail and take real pride in getting things right, particularly when it comes to financial reporting, reconciliations and audit requirements.
- You're someone who loves getting stuck in! You'll be happy rolling up your sleeves, working through challenges and finding solutions without needing lots of direction.
- You're comfortable working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, where things aren't always perfectly mapped out and you'll sometimes need to figure things out as you go.
- Experience working with ECO, government-funded programmes or other regulated schemes would be a big bonus, but it's not essential. We're just as interested in someone who's curious, quick to learn and excited to take on something new.
Why else you'll love it here
• Wondering what the salary for this role is? Just ask us! On a call with one of our recruiters it's something we always cover as we genuinely want to match your experience with the correct salary. The reason why we don't advertise is because we honestly have a degree of flexibility and would never want salary to be a reason why someone doesn't apply to Octopus - what's more important to us is finding the right octofit!
• Octopus Energy Group is a unique culture. An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co-owners, on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about! We were named the UK's top company to work for in 2025, and we ranked in the top ten in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026. Our Group CEO, Greg has recorded a podcast about our culture and how we empower our people. We’ve also been placed in the top 10 companies for senior leadership
• Visit our UK perks hub - Octopus Employee Benefits
If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you, tell us what you care about, why Octopus feels right and most importantly, bring us the real you! Applying for jobs can be a bit scary so have a nose through some of our tips first 🚀
P.S. Our process usually takes up to 4 weeks, but we’ll always do our best to flex around what works for you. Along the way, you’ll chat with our recruitment team and your Recruiter will help you throughout different stages. Got any burning questions before then? Drop us a message at [email protected] and we’d love to help!
Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential. Need any specific accommodations? Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, and we'll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic!
Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Octopus, we're looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.
Skills Required
- Qualified chartered accountant, such as ACA, ACCA, or equivalent
- Solid understanding of financial reporting, reconciliations, and audit processes
- Strong Excel skills and ability to analyze, reconcile, and interpret large and complex data sets
- Understanding of UK accounting standards, including FRS 102, and practical application
- Clear communication skills for explaining complex financial information
- Strong organization, proactive ownership, self-motivation, and ability to manage deadlines
- High attention to detail in financial reporting, reconciliations, and audit work
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and changing environment
- Experience with ECO, government-funded programs, or other regulated schemes
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The Company
What We Do
We’re not your typical energy company. We want to change energy for the better by making it greener, smarter, and more affordable for everyone. Not only are we one of the biggest generators of renewable energy in the UK, we’re also one of the top-rated energy suppliers.
