Accountant - #2189471

Locogen is a renewable energy consultancy providing end-to-end development services to our clients across the UK. Our vision is a world powered 100% by renewables. We are a multidisciplinary team of 45, dedicated to doing work that matters. Our team is involved in varied work across the UK including onshore wind, solar PV and battery energy storage markets.

About our Accountant role:

We are looking for a hands-on Accountant to join our Finance team, supporting the delivery of accurate, timely financial information across Locogen.

Reporting to our Head of Finance, you will be part of a team of four, working across day-to-day accounting, month-end processes, VAT and management reporting for multiple entities. You will help keep our accounting records accurate and our financial processes running smoothly, with opportunities to contribute to improvements along the way.

This role would suit someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in getting the detail right and likes working closely with others. There are no direct line management responsibilities.

This is a permanent role, based at our Edinburgh (Stockbridge) office with hybrid working. Ideally, you will spend three days a week in the office. We are open to both full-time and part-time applicants, working a minimum of four days a week.

What you'll be doing:

You will work closely with our Head of Finance and the wider Finance team to support day-to-day accounting and financial reporting across the business.

This will include:

• Supporting day-to-day transaction processing and maintaining accurate, complete accounting records.
• Preparing and posting journals, including accruals, prepayments, depreciation and other month-end adjustments.
• Preparing and maintaining balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Preparing monthly management accounts for multiple entities, including working papers and commentary.
• Producing financial reports and analysis, including reviewing variances against budgets and forecasts.
• Preparing and submitting periodic VAT returns for multiple entities.
• Preparing intercompany recharge invoices and bank payments for approval.
• Reviewing supplier payment runs and supporting credit control.
• Documenting and maintaining finance systems and processes, with a focus on robust controls.
• Supporting the Head of Finance with annual accounts, tax computations and requests from external accountants and auditors.

Who would be a good fit:

We are looking for someone with strong financial accounting experience who is comfortable getting involved in the day-to-day detail as well as month-end reporting.

You will be organised, accurate and confident managing different priorities. You should enjoy working as part of a small team, communicating clearly with colleagues and taking ownership of your work.

Experience in a consultancy, professional services or project-based business is essential, alongside experience reviewing revenue recognition and making the necessary adjustments. You do not need to have worked in renewable energy before, but an interest in what we do would help you feel at home.

We are open to candidates who are qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience.

What skills / experience do you need:

• Strong experience in financial accounting and principles.
• Experience in end-to-end finance including month end adjustments and management accounts preparation.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication skills.
• Highly proficient in Excel.
• Experience in calculating and adjusting for revenue recognition.
• Experience in a consultancy, professional services or project based business environment.

The nice to haves – you do not need to have these.

• Experience in a multi-entity business including consolidation.
• Experience preparing and reviewing VAT returns.
• Experience of using Business Central (Microsoft Dynamics 365) including Projects module
• Experience using Kantata or other project time capture systems.
• Forecasting experience

What is it like to work at Locogen?

The office is dog friendly and has secure, free parking for cars and bikes.

We are a multidisciplinary team of friendly, welcoming and supportive people who are passionate about renewable energy. We are flexible, informal, inclusive and collaborative.

Locogen is a place where everyone can grow and develop by working on interesting projects of varying scopes and sizes.

We love what we do and believe in empowering and trusting each other to deliver. We learn from our experiences and take accountability. We are client focused and inspire each other to do the best we can.

We are a social bunch so there is always something going on whether in the office or remotely, including:

• Company-wide socials, team socials and away day (paid for by Locogen).
• Clubs for remote and in-office people — book club, wordle club, running and more.
• Coffee roulette — an opportunity each month to chat to someone different.
• A pets channel for sharing pictures of your furry loved ones.

Some of our benefits

• Fully flexible hours with no fixed core hours.
• 25 days holiday + 5 flexible bank holidays + 4 company closure days (25 & 26 Dec, 1 & 2 Jan).
• Work from anywhere in the world for up to 60 working days per year (in 20 working day intervals).
• Enhanced maternity and paternity policies, sickness and other leave — including 4 days paid dependents leave.
• Ongoing professional and personal development — training, memberships and education costs covered.
• Private Health Insurance with AXA.
• Life Assurance, Critical Illness and Income Protection options.
• Pension at 10% (5% employee/employer contribution split) — flexible for those who want to opt out or contribute more.
• Cycle to Work & EV Car Scheme.
• Dog friendly office — with snacks for you AND your dog.

How to apply and the process

Please apply. Every application is screened with a human eye.

Our process is human. We are looking to find out about you and your personality as much as your skills and experience. It is a two-way process where you can ask us questions as well. We want it to be the right fit for you and us.

Step 1. Video chat with our People Team

Step 2. Interview with Head of Finance

Step 3. Interview with our Head of Finance and CEO

Step 4. Offer, join and onboarding.

No candidate will meet every single desired criterion. If your experience looks a little different from what we've described, and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you.