Accountant (6 months FTC)

What we do. Electric Car Leasing

Why we do it. Greener. Fairer. Future.

What we do. Electric Car Leasing

Why we do it. Greener. Fairer. Future.

What you'll do... • Identify and drive new processes to remove repetitive tasks and create efficiencies

• Understand business needs and implement automation with the use of AI as appropriate

• Perform reconciliations and resolve variances promptly

• Month end reporting, including journals and financial analysis

• Tracking and reporting on vehicles purchased on a weekly basis, with business stakeholders

• 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

What you'll need... • Experience working in a Finance team

• Experience using accounting software and data tools (Netsuite preferred)

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

• Advanced Excel skills

• Strong communication skills

• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

• Proactive attitude towards your work

• Experience in a scale-up, high-transaction environment with evolving needs

💚 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

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.