Financial Accountant
Elgin Energy
Company Overview
Elgin Energy Holdings Limited
London, EC2M, United Kingdom
2009
Approximately 150 employees (source: rocketreach.co). Revenue of $77.3 million in 2023 (source: rocketreach.co).
What They Do
Elgin Energy specializes in the development of utility-scale solar energy projects, focusing on both subsidy-dependent and post-subsidy markets. Initially targeting the UK, the company has expanded its operations internationally, particularly into unsubsidized solar projects by 2020 (source: renewables.digital). The company has established itself as a fully integrated platform that manages solar and storage projects from origination through to development, asset management, energy trading, and optimization. With offices in London, Dublin, and Sydney, Elgin Energy is well-positioned to serve a diverse range of markets including the UK, Ireland, Australia, Germany, and Italy (source: climatebase.org).
Projects & Track Record
Elgin Energy has successfully completed notable projects such as the Bann Road solar farm in Northern Ireland, which stands at 46MW, making it the largest operational solar farm in the region, and the Errol solar farm in Scotland at 13MW, the largest in Scotland (source: climatebase.org). To date, the company has delivered nearly 1GW of ready-to-build solar PV and storage projects, with a current portfolio exceeding 1GW from around 60 projects that have confirmed planning permission. Additionally, Elgin Energy has a robust pipeline of over 3GW across more than 150 projects in the UK, Ireland, and Australia, with aspirations to exceed 5GW by 2025 (source: renewables.digital).
Recent Developments
In August 2021, Elgin Energy secured significant financing for a 1.4GW solar portfolio comprising about 50 projects across the UK and Ireland from Berenberg Green Energy Junior Debt Fund III, marking a pivotal step towards achieving its goal of 5GW by 2025 (source: renewables.digital). The company has also been expanding its geographic presence, with ongoing developments in Germany, Italy, and Australia, and has maintained a strong track record of 98% planning success since its entry into the Irish market in 2015 (source: elgin.com).
Working There
Elgin Energy offers a variety of roles across multiple departments including development and origination, engineering, asset management, and commercial trading. Positions such as Head of Development UK & Ireland and Chief Legal Officer highlight the company's commitment to attracting top talent (source: elgin.com). The company culture is characterized by a multinational team that emphasizes collaboration and stakeholder engagement, alongside a focus on health, safety, quality, and environmental best practices (source: rocketreach.co). Hiring occurs at their offices in London, Dublin, and Sydney, with a growing team of approximately 150 employees (source: climatebase.org).
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Job Description
Location: Dublin
Contract Type: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract
Ready to bring your financial accounting expertise into a purpose-driven environment?
Elgin Energy is looking for a proactive Financial Accountant to support core finance operations and help drive accurate, insightful financial performance across our renewable energy business.
This is a 12-month fixed-term opportunity to join a collaborative finance team, where you'll play a key role in financial reporting, analysis, and compliance. You'll gain exposure to a dynamic environment while contributing to the delivery of impactful solar and storage projects.
What You Will Do
- Manage the day-to-day finance functions, including reviewing bank reconciliations and overseeing intercompany transactions.
- Prepare and review month-end accounts, forecasts, and budgets.
- Produce consolidated quarterly management accounts with supporting financial analysis and commentary.
- Contribute to internal and external reporting requirements, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
- Prepare and review VAT returns for Ireland and the UK.
- Coordinate and prepare annual audit packs for external auditors.
- Respond to ad hoc queries from both internal and external stakeholders.
- Collaborate closely with various business units across the Elgin Group to support financial operations and process improvements.
Your profile
- ACA/ACCA qualification with 2+ years post-qualified experience (PQE).
- Proven experience in management accounts preparation and consolidation across multiple jurisdictions (highly desirable).
- Strong foundation in financial accounting and reporting.
- Experience in tax compliance (Ireland and/or UK).
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong general IT literacy.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently as part of a growing finance team.
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About the role
April 28, 2026
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- Dublin, Ireland
2+ years post-qualified experience (PQE)
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