Octopus Energy

Accountant - FTC

Become an Accountant with Octopus Energy in London, supporting financial control for the electric vehicle leasing business. You'll prepare reconciliations, report variances, and identify process improvements. Enjoy a flexible salary discussion and a dog-friendly workplace.
Octopus Energy
Octopus Energy
London, United Kingdom On-site Full time UTC+00:00

Octopus Energy

Company Overview

Octopus Energy, a subsidiary of Octopus Capital Limited, part of the Octopus Group

London, United Kingdom

2015

Approximately 3,000 employees globally (source: linkedin.com). No public revenue figures for 2023 or later are disclosed, but it manages £7 billion in renewable assets and £6 billion in generation capacity powering four million homes (source: octopusenergy.com).

What They Do

Octopus Energy has rapidly evolved from a UK energy supplier into a global entity, offering a diverse range of services and products. The company focuses on technology-driven energy solutions, primarily through its Kraken Technologies platform, which utilizes machine learning for customer-centric automation and supply chain management. This platform is licensed to utilities such as EDF Energy and E.ON, supporting over 50 million accounts worldwide (source: octopusenergy.group). Their offerings include 100% renewable electricity tariffs, time-of-use plans, and EV concierge services, catering to residential households, businesses, and global utilities (source: octopusenergy.com). With a strong emphasis on integrating renewable energy sources, Octopus Energy targets customers who are EV owners, solar adopters, and smart home users, providing them with innovative solutions that promote savings through dynamic pricing (source: energydigital.com).

Projects & Track Record

Octopus Energy Generation manages a portfolio of 300 projects across eight countries, primarily focusing on solar and offshore wind energy. With £6 billion in assets, these projects power approximately four million homes, and the company has established a reputation for paying 100,000 UK households for solar exports, generating 1.2 billion kWh annually (source: octopusenergy.com). Notable projects include the acquisition of Zestec Renewable Energy in December 2022, which aimed to expand their renewable energy capabilities, and a carbon-neutral bid deal in Manchester targeting 2038 neutrality (source: wikipedia.org). The company is also actively involved in ongoing initiatives like KrakenFlex, which balances grid energy through the integration of EVs, batteries, and solar technology (source: octopusenergygeneration.com).

Recent Developments

In recent years, Octopus Energy has made significant strides in expanding its market presence. In September 2023, the company completed the acquisition of Shell Energy's UK and German household businesses, which increased its domestic and business customer base to 6.5 million, achieving a 22% market share in the UK by April 2024 (source: wikipedia.org). Additionally, the company announced plans to spin off Kraken Technologies in September 2025, a move aimed at scaling operations to over seven million UK customers and enhancing its energy transition technology (source: youtube.com). These developments underscore Octopus Energy's commitment to innovation and growth in the energy sector.

Working There

Octopus Energy offers a variety of roles across multiple departments, including retail supply, technology development, and renewable energy project management. The company actively hires at its London headquarters, as well as in Manchester, Newcastle, Rotherham, and Birmingham, with employee ratings on platforms like Indeed reflecting a positive workplace culture (3.9/5 in London, 4.2/5 in Manchester, and 5.0/5 in Rotherham) (source: indeed.com). The culture at Octopus Energy emphasizes customer centricity and long-term investment in both people and technology, fostering an environment where employees are encouraged to innovate and contribute to the company's mission of providing sustainable energy solutions (source: energydigital.com). While specific benefits such as salaries or health plans are not publicly detailed, the company is known for its commitment to low-cost service and scalable tech career growth opportunities across its international operations.


Last updated on Feb 23, 2026 | Report an issue

Job Description

We're looking for an Accountant to help us run a slick & efficient support function in Financial Control for our electric vehicle leasing business.

You will be working within the accounting team and wider finance team to assist with day-to-day financial management and importantly in the identification and implementation of process improvements.

Your role will include the preparation of monthly reconciliations for Octopus EV, reporting on variances as required and working with the team, the wider company and funders to rectify variances.

You will be working closely with the business to assist with day-to-day financial management and identifying any commercial risks or opportunities to improve the business' financial controls and internal processes.

We need someone that has a great eye for detail, is self-driven to own accounts and processes, is able to automate processes using large data sets and assist with other improvements as the business grows.

What you'll do

  • Performance of reconciliations and timely resolution of highlighted variances
  • Month end reporting, including journals and financial analysis
  • Tracking and reporting on vehicles purchased on a weekly basis, with business stakeholder
  • Work closely with our Finance Operations team to resolve reconciliation issues
  • Manage creditor and debtor ledgers and deal with any queries regarding payments or receipts
  • Assist with audit and tax queries Identify and drive the implementation of new processes and process improvements

What you'll need

  • Experience working in a Finance team
  • Experience using accounting software and data tools
  • Qualified Accountant preferred (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
  • Minimum 3 years experience in finance or accounting
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
  • Proactive attitude towards your work
  • Thrives in a scale-up, high-transaction environment with evolving needs
  • Experience with the following would be beneficial but not essential: Experience with Netsuite accounting package, Financial services experience

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About the role

February 26, 2026

Full time

Company

April 11, 2026

On-site

Energy Storage , EV Charging Infrastructure , Smart Grid

Octopus Energy

octopus.energy

  •  London, United Kingdom

Minimum 3 years in finance or accounting

UTC+00:00