Management Accountant

THE ROLE

WiseEnergy is a trusted and established solar asset manager, offering all the services clients require to manage and optimise large-scale solar plants, from development and construction through to long-term operational asset management. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, passionate finance professional to support the delivery of finance asset management services to one of our most important clients.

We are looking for someone who genuinely cares about the people they work with, naturally seeks to collaborate, and enjoys the buzz of good camaraderie. Although, as with all finance roles, you will need to have exceptional attention to detail, this role is not suitable for someone wanting to lock themselves away – you will need the right balance of introversion and extroversion to be comfortable in this role. In other words, you will be a key member of the team who can build and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

The role is a mid-level role and will be expected to be part of the team to manage the finance operations for our assets in UK. You will also be expected to manage the finance operations for other regions as required either as a lead or supporting role.

Reporting to the Finance Manager based in UK, the successful role holder will work with other accountants and professionals from other functions of the business. From time to time the successful candidate may be asked to perform tasks at the same level within our other range of funds/clients.

We have a hybrid working model between working from the office and remotely. The hybrid arrangement is to be discussed and agreed with your line manager on a continuous basis and subject to changes.

There is an expectation of consistency and accuracy of outputs, as well as delivering and maintaining a high degree of customer service (internal and external). In view of this, you will be expected to appropriately flag issues and support their resolution through to the end and proactively drive continuous improvement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Management Accountant is expected to be able to undertake the responsibilities outlined below with minimum supervision:

Reporting

• Review periodic (monthly, quarterly, annual and ad hoc) management accounts of SPVs and Holding companies ensuring accounting records are maintained to a high quality
• Full ownership in delivery of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting pack
• Support in the production of a monthly and quarterly Clearance Dashboard (portfolio level operational review)
• Assist the Finance Manager with financial deliverables within the Group and externally to lenders, investors, external clients (if any) within the specific timeframe as agreed
• Assist the Audit team providing all necessary deliverables and address audit & accounting issues
• Assist the Finance Manager in preparation of annual operating budget and review updates to budget on half yearly basis.

Onboarding/Offboarding Assets

• Assist the Finance Manager with the onboarding/offboarding checklist and cross-checking information availability in the virtual data room
• Providing a high-level view of documentation available for onboarding/offboarding
• Align financial reporting standards of other jurisdictions with the Group’s policies
• Undertake KYC documentations and all applicable administrative & finance applications
• Support on closing M&A activities.

Cash management

• Manage all invoicing and payment processes.

Tax

• Assist the tax team providing all necessary deliverables and address tax issues
• Assist the tax team in preparation of VAT returns and assist the team during HMRC VAT inspections.

Systems and Processes

• Maintain finance Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Ensure all documentations are stored in an orderly format in common share drive.

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with other Wise delivery functions to ensure timely and accurate delivery of client deliverables.

Ad-hoc

• Given the dynamic nature of our business, the successful candidate is seen picking up ad hoc tasks as part of the team’s agility to provide the best service to its range of clients.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Time management & prioritization skills - things can get a little hectic, so the ability to effectively manage yourself and your workload is critical
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (in English or/and other European languages) - you must be able to organize your thoughts in a way that others find clear and compelling. You will be expected to together well-written, grammatically correct emails and other communications. When communicating verbally – whether over the phone, on video calls, in person or in meetings – you will need to be articulate, warm and engaging
• Flexibility - being an effective team player means being flexible in your approach and open to getting involved with new things, even if they are not spelt out in your job description
• Intellectual Curiosity – we are looking for someone who is truly interested in our profession and has the intellectual curiosity to delve deep into topics and bring fresh ideas to the team
• IT Literacy - you need to be comfortable with IT systems and working with data (you should have at least intermediate-level excel)
• Delivery focus – it may sound obvious, but the ability to proactively churn through work at pace and deliver quality outputs really matters
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Passion for our mission ‘to generate a more sustainable future by leading the transition to clean energy
• Our values: be a leader, build trust, be responsible, be innovative and ‘bring your alpha’.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS 

• ACCA/ ACA/CIMA qualification or similar (preferably fully qualified, but part-qualified with appropriate experience will be considered)
• Budgeting, forecasting and reporting skills (essential)
• 3+ years finance experience (essential)
• Knowledge of Netsuite (advantageous)
• A passion for process improvement and operational efficiency (desirable)
• Fluent, advanced business level English (essential)
• The right to work in the UK.

 WHAT WE OFFER

• A busy role in a supportive team, with plenty of opportunities to learn
• International scope – we operate in over 8 countries
• Hybrid working – we will need you in the central London (Mayfair) office at least twice a week, but you will normally be able to work remotely for the remainder of the week
• 30 days’ holiday per year (3 of which are taken during the festive shutdown in December)
• Private pension
• BUPA Healthcare for you and qualifying dependents
• Cycle to work and electric vehicle leasing schemes
• Annual discretionary bonus.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in this opportunity, please follow the link to apply or send your application to careers@nextenergygroup.com. If you have been shortlisted for the next stage, we will be in contact within 14 days.

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DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our approach to diversity and inclusion is a natural extension of our values. Our entrepreneurial culture inspires us to try new things, be open to different viewpoints and be bold. Our Group is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of connectedness that values difference and gives space for individual expression. The collective sum of our individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent and hard work form the bedrock of who we are and who we aspire to be.

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