Management Accountant

Job Description

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.

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

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.

What you'll do

• Monthly management reporting for Octopus Electric Vehicles and other entities, this includes the preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, preparing accruals, liaising with finance representatives to finalise results
• Analyse monthly results and prepare commentary for senior management and be able to explain any unexpected results
• Assist with the preparation of consolidated reporting for the wider Octopus Energy Group and external party submissions to fixed deadlines
• Assisting department heads with day to day finance management of the business
• Engage with internal business to implement financial controls and process improvements
• Work with group company structures and intercompany transactions including foreign exchange transactions
• Assisting with the IFRS 16 leasing adjustments for monthly reporting
• Collaborate on audit preparation, VAT documentation, and regulatory filings
• Assisting with creditor and debtor ledgers and dealing with any queries regarding payments or receipts
• Quarterly VAT return/s

What you'll need

• Qualified Accountant preferred (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Minimum 3 years experience in finance or accounting
• Advanced Excel skills
• Must be able to effectively communicate and present to senior management
• Knowledge of UK and international GAAP and IFRS accounting standards
• Demonstrate ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders confidently
• Thrives in a scale-up, high-transaction environment with evolving needs
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and self-motivated
• Experience with Netsuite accounting package (preferred but not essential)
• Financial services experience (preferred but not essential)
• Experience with securitisation funding structures/special purpose vehicles (preferred but not essential)

💚 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