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Management Accountant

We are Lightsource bp – and we’re on a mission to become a global leader in onshore renewables, anchored by our proven track record in solar development.

 

For over a decade we’ve been actively working to diversify the way our world is powered with sustainable and responsible renewable power. We work to safely deliver affordable, reliable, large-scale onshore renewable and energy storage solutions to help the world decarbonise.

 

Our growing business is constantly innovating and investing to help drive the energy transition. Our people and projects are focused on supporting long-term sustainable growth and energy security.

Lightsource bp was fully acquired by bp in 2024.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

 

Reporting into the Senior Finance Manager, the Management Accountant will produce and maintain accurate and complete reporting/analysis. The role will include the preparation of the following:

 

  • Management Accounts
    • Producing detailed monthly management accounts reports and commentary for allocated UK entities.
    • Ensure accruals and prepayments are processed in line with the management accounts timetable.
    • Ensure all underlying accounting records are maintained in accordance with group accounting policies to ensure transactions are booked into the appropriate departments.
    • Conduct monthly balance sheet reconciliations in accordance with the requirements of the corporate governance framework
    • Ensure intercompany account balances are reconciled monthly and any differences are resolved on a timely basis.
    • Prepare all analysis required together with comparatives to budgets / forecasts

 

  • VAT
    • Assist with the timely completion and submission of VAT returns and payments.
    • Maintain a VAT group, ensuring registrations, de-registrations, name changes are communicated to HMRC.

 

  • Statutory Accounts and Audit
    • Be a lead with the preparation of year end statutory accounts for multiple entities
    • Be a lead with the preparation of all schedules and supporting information required for the audit of the year end statutory accounts and corporation tax computations.
    • Liaise with the external auditors as required.

 

  • General day-to-day activity
    • Take a hands-on approach where required, processing entries for all ledgers as necessary at the earliest convenience rather than waiting till month's end.
    • Preparation of monthly accounts pack in line with agreed deadlines
    • Problem solve and take the initiative to investigate any accounting inaccuracies.
    • Liaising with other members of the wider finance team

 Work Skills & Experience

 

  • 2-3 years of experience ideally with renewable energy or project infrastructure experience
  • The ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment interfacing with internal teams and external clients.
  • Ability to produce management accounts and analysis
  • Experience in Project Finance, Renewable Energy project accounting desirable
  • Experience in an accounting and reporting system desirable
  • Experience of SAP S/4HANA

General Skills & Attributes

 

  • Flexible approach in a fast-paced business which is constantly changing, keep a clear head under pressure
  • Excellent attention to detail when checking information with an ability to recognise and question anomalies
  • Accurate data input essential
  • Keen problem solver who can focus on appropriate detail when solving problems and propose effective solutions
  • Set high standards of performance for yourself and the broader finance team
  • Ability to pick up systems and processes quickly
  • Demonstrate excellent MS Excel skills
  • Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, dealing with different levels in the organisation
  • Positive can-do attitude, ability to maintain a positive attitude in demanding situations
  • Work effectively as part of a team, share information with relevant parties
  • Willingness to take on a variety of duties as required

 

Why you’ll want to work for us

Our company is a place where you can be yourself and grow; a place where your ideas and opinions matter.

 

Be you

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, where every individual is valued and treated with respect.

 

Be responsible

Our culture is driven by our core values. From operating safely to ensuring our solar projects are responsible and promote biodiversity. 

 

Be recognized

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension and other local benefits.

 

Be inspired

Beyond your day-to-day working life at Lightsource bp, there’s a variety of initiatives that will contribute to your own personal development. Initiatives to get involved with including our charitable causes, supporting our solar honey project or our sustainability initiatives.

 

Our Core Values

Lightsource bp truly cares about creating a sustainable future through safe, responsible and meaningful low carbon energy projects. Our core values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability and Drive are the guiding principles for everything we do. 

 

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