Accountant - FTC

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

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! Visit our perks hub - Octopus Employee Benefits
• Octopus Electric Vehicles, part of the Octopus Energy Group, won the Sunday Times best company to work for in 2024. We were named 6th out of the top 100 start-ups to work for by Tempo in 2025 and on Glassdoor we were voted 50 best places to work in 2022. 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
• P.s. just to let you know, we are dog friendly company so you may see our 4 legged friends in the offices - feel free to bring yours! Rest assured though, we've taken lots of precautions for those who have allergies

The electric revolution has arrived - and from 2035 you'll no longer be able to buy a new petrol or diesel car in the UK.

We're building a whole new way for drivers to join the electric charge and not only learn about and shop for their EV online, but experience a 'lease for life' through an industry changing customer experience. This is the chance to join one of the UK's most exciting start-ups - making it easy for individuals and businesses to go electric by getting their car, charger and energy all in one cracking deal.

Octopus Electric Vehicles launched in 2018 to make it seamless to switch to cleaner, greener driving. Our mission is to drive sustainable change, decarbonise the planet and provide our customers with fair pricing and a fantastic experience.

We're an Octopus Energy company-an innovative new energy supplier. We are part of the Octopus Energy Group, which seeks to improve the lives of millions of people by transforming the industries we operate in. The Octopus Group incorporates Octopus Energy, Octopus Healthcare, Octopus Investments, Octopus Property, Octopus Ventures and Octopus Labs.

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If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you.

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