Financial Accountant

We're looking for a Financial Accountant to join our Finance team here at Calisen. Reporting into the Senior Financial Controller, this role plays a key part in delivering high quality financial accounting, controls and reporting across the business. You'll be involved in month-end reporting, budgeting and forecasting, statutory and tax reporting and will work closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation. This is a great opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys combining technical accounting with commercial insight in a fast paced, growing business. What you'll be doing

• Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts and Group reporting packs, including P&L, balance sheet, cashflow and KPIs
• Providing clear, value-added financial analysis to support performance and decision-making
• Completing monthly balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring robust controls and timely resolution of issues
• Supporting the annual budget and re-forecasting processes, including financial modelling, analysis and commentary
• Assisting with internal and external reporting to investors, shareholders and other key stakeholders, including technical accounting requirements
• Supporting VAT returns, tax packs and statutory reporting, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations
• Playing an active role in year-end statutory audit activity and responding to ad-hoc audit and tax queries
• Working with Finance Business Partners to support operational finance needs and cashflow management
• Contributing to continuous improvement of finance systems, processes and controls
  
  Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
• Experience in a similar financial accounting role
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and statutory reporting
• Good understanding of taxation, including VAT and corporation tax
• Experience producing budgets, forecasts and management accounts
• Confident working with senior stakeholders and presenting financial information
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capability
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics / Business Central is desirable
• Organised, proactive and able to manage deadlines in a fast-moving environment
  
  Calisen is a leading owner and manager of essential energy infrastructure assets, as well as a provider of installation, meter reading, electric vehicle charging, maintenance and ancillary services, whose purpose is to accelerate the development of a cleaner, more efficient and sustainable energy segment.
  
  Non-contractual 10% annual bonus, based on company and personal performance
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days with service, plus 8 bank holidays and a day off for your birthday
• Company sick pay - up to 6 months, then SSP
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Life assurance at 4x your basic salary
• Pension scheme - Calisen will double your personal contribution up to a maximum of 7% of your gross salary
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• My Rewards platform - access to discounts from hundreds of leading retailers
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme