Senior Accountant (m/f/d)

Become a Senior Accountant (m/f/d) with GOLDBECK SOLAR in Farnborough, UK. Support the Finance Director in managing financial operations under UK GAAP, ensuring accurate reporting and strong financial controls. Enjoy a collaborative international environment and the opportunity to shape the global energy revolution. Join GOLDBECK SOLAR as a Senior Accountant (m/f/d) in Farnborough, UK, supporting the Finance Director in overseeing financial operations under UK GAAP. You will prepare financial statements, manage general ledger activities, and ensure compliance with VAT and corporation tax processes. Enjoy a professional and trusting work environment, collaborate with a skilled international team, and contribute to the global energy revolution.

GOLDBECK SOLAR Group Farnborough, United Kingdom On-site Full Time UTC+00:00

GOLDBECK SOLAR Group

Company Overview

Name

GOLDBECK SOLAR Group, a subsidiary of the Goldbeck Group

Headquarters

Hirschberg an der Bergstraße, Germany

Founded

2001

Size

Approximately 550 employees and a revenue of 218.8 million euros in 2023 (source: goldbecksolar.com).

What They Do

Goldbeck Solar focuses exclusively on solar photovoltaic technology, providing turnkey, large-scale systems for open spaces, industrial, and commercial rooftops. The company is not involved in wind energy, storage solutions, or hydrogen, but offers integration solutions for photovoltaics (source: wikipedia.org). Their services encompass the entire value chain: project development for landowners and developers, engineering/procurement/construction (EPC), operations and maintenance (O&M) services for yield optimization, asset management for risk reduction, and financing through Goldbeck Solar Investment (source: goldbecksolar.com). Their products include proprietary substructures such as the Sunovation and Sunolition systems, designed for flat roofs and open spaces, emphasizing the quality of "Made in Germany" (source: goldbecksolar.com).

Projects & Track Record

Goldbeck Solar has completed remarkable projects, including early open space installations in Spain in 2008, with a cumulative installed capacity of 200 MWp in North America by 2022 and an additional 200 MWp planned for 2023 (source: wikipedia.org). The company holds an O&M portfolio of 1.5 GWp and has constructed a total of 2.5 GWp across 20 countries (source: goldbecksolar.com). Key customers include industrial companies, municipalities, and landowners, with partnerships established with Fraunhofer ITWM for software solutions and with Ensinger/BASF for mounting systems (source: goldbecksolar.com).

Recent Developments

In the past two years, Goldbeck Solar reported a revenue of 218.8 million euros and 150 employees in 2023, with an increase to 365 employees by April 2023 (source: goldbecksolar.com). The company was awarded the title of TOP Employer 2022 in the energy sector, highlighting the team's commitment (source: goldbecksolar.com). There have been no major acquisitions or mergers since independence in 2018, instead, there has been steady organic growth with an O&M portfolio of 1.5 GWp by 2023 (source: growjo.com).

Working There

Goldbeck Solar offers positions in project development, EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction), O&M/Asset Management, sales, finance/accounting, and HR, with international job opportunities (source: goldbecksolar.com). Recruitment takes place both at the headquarters in Hirschberg an der Bergstraße and at subsidiaries in North America, the UK, Poland, the Netherlands, and Mexico (source: growjo.com). The company culture is characterized by a family-run structure under founder Joachim Goldbeck and a strong focus on team enthusiasm for solar energy (source: goldbecksolar.com).

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Job Description

GOLDBECK SOLAR is a leading provider of turnkey solar systems on commercial roofs and ground mounted utility scale PV power plants. With our team of dedicated employees, we develop, plan, build, operate and finance photovoltaic systems in Germany, Europe and worldwide - tailor-made with a standardized approach.

What you can expect

We are seeking a skilled Senior Accountant (m/f/d) to support our Finance Director for UK in overseeing the day-to-day financial accounting operations under UK GAAP. In this role, you will ensure accurate reporting, strong financial controls, and seamless collaboration between the UK entity and our German headquarters. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys taking ownership, improving processes, and working in an international environment.

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.
Fluent in English.

Benefits

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