Management Accountant

NextEnergy Group

THE ROLE We're seeking a Management Accountant, preferably based in the UK (London) and fluent in English (other languages such as Italian or Spanish would be a plus). You will support in managing Group-owned fund entities end to end – accounting is currently outsourced but can be in-housed in the future and be part of the scope of your role.  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES This will be an integral role in the Group Finance team with the following responsibilities: * Review Quarterly Management Accounts from external administrators * Review loan workings on quarterly basis * Review Quarterly Capital Account Statements from external administrators * Calculation of both monthly and quarterly inter-group invoicing in line with transfer pricing guidelines * Management of the year-end Financial Statements for all corporate fund entities * Manipulate and upload corporate fund entities data into NetSuite (Accounting software) * Ad-hoc direct bookkeeping in NetSuite * Daily collaboration and communication with outsourced administrators and various third-party providers * Review the information provided by the outsourced provider * Assist in consolidating the fund entities * Assist in improving month end close process and management * Manage payment and approvals for corporate fund entities * Manage monthly cashflow forecasting for corporate fund entities including CapAd calculations performed * Manage monthly cash sweeping mechanism for corporate fund entities * Maintenance of monthly cash concentration loan interest file * Manage payment requests for corporate fund entities * Review and approve quarterly Notices; GPS/Rebate workings and Equalisation workings in collaboration with Fund Team * Maintain invoice register and bank reconciliations for fund entities * Maintain shared files * Assist with co-sec activities and loan documentation between group entities * Assist with FCA reporting throughout the year * Track fund fees and rebate in the summary workbook * Provide a degree of control over fund commitments * Ad hoc activities as required by group finance 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  * Fully qualified ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent * 3-5 years’ experience * The right to work in the UK. * Knowledge of private equity fund structures would be a plus 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. You might be required to come more often during the initial onboarding period. * 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. If you have been shortlisted for the next stage, we will be in contact within 14 days. By selecting “Apply” or sending us your CV, you indicate you have read and acknowledged NextEnergy Group’s Candidate Privacy Notice. 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. We are committed to equal employment and advancement opportunity irrespective of race, color, ancestry, social background, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability and gender identity. ABOUT US NextEnergy Group was founded in 2007 to become a leading market participant in the international solar sector.  Since its inception, it has been active in the development, construction, and ownership of solar assets across multiple jurisdictions.  NextEnergy Group operates via its three business units: NextEnergy Capital (Investment Management), WiseEnergy (Operating Asset Management), and Starlight (Asset Development). NextEnergy Capital manages the Group's investment activities and has invested in over 520 solar plants, exceeding 2GW in capacity across its institutional funds. * NextEnergy Solar Fund (NESF): Listed on the London Stock Exchange, NESF manages 102 solar and energy storage assets in the UK and Italy, with a total installed capacity of 983MW and a gross asset value of £1,014m. * NextPower II (NPII): A private fund of 105 solar plants (149MW) focused on Italy, successfully divested in January 2022, delivering net IRRs exceeding its 10-12% target. * NextPower III ESG (NPIII ESG): A private fund targeting solar infrastructure in OECD countries (e.g., US, Spain, Italy), with $896m raised, exceeding its $750m target. * NextPower UK ESG (NPUK ESG): A private fund dedicated to new-build solar plants in the UK, with ~£600m raised. * NextPower V ESG (NPV ESG): A private OECD solar fund investing in solar and adjacent technologies like battery storage. To date, it has raised $745m, targeting $1.5bn ($2bn ceiling). WiseEnergy® is NextEnergy Group’s operating asset manager.  WiseEnergy is a leading specialist operating asset manager in the solar sector.  Since its founding, WiseEnergy has provided solar asset management, monitoring, technical due diligence and under construction services to over 1,500 utility-scale solar power plants with an installed total capacity in excess of 3.4 GW.  WiseEnergy clients comprise leading banks and equity financiers in the energy and infrastructure sector.  Starlight is NextEnergy Group’s development company that is active in the development phase of solar projects.  It has developed over 100 utility-scale projects internationally and continues to progress a large pipeline of c.10GW of both green and brownfield project developments across global geographies. NextSTEP is the venture capital fund of NextEnergy Group, dedicated to investing in innovative startups in the field of environmental sustainability. The fund primarily focuses on investments in Italy and the United Kingdom but also extends its reach to the rest of Europe and the United States, targeting startups in the pre-seed and seed stages. NextSTEP pays particular attention to emerging entities from incubators, startup accelerators, universities, and research centers, supporting projects that address global challenges in crucial areas such as Climate Change, Energy Transition, CO2 Capture and Sequestration, Circular Economy, Sustainable Cities, Sustainable Mobility, Sustainable Fashion, Waste Management, Water and much more. NextEnergy Foundation is a non-profit organisation founded in 2016 by the NextEnergy Group that operates internationally and whose mission is to proactively participate in the global effort to reduce carbon emissions by providing clean energy sources in regions where they are not yet available and thereby contributing to poverty reduction. As the main sponsor of this foundation, the NextEnergy Group donates at least 5% of its consolidated net profits each year. The NextEnergy Foundation has no overhead costs and therefore 100% of the funds raised go to donations for the various projects. Since 2016, in 8 years of operation the foundation has donated more than £1.2 million, supporting over 30 projects in 27 different countries around the world.

Policy Expert

Policy Expert – Financial Accountant  🚀Are you ready to transform the insurance industry? Policy Expert is a forward-thinking business that loves to get things done. Leveraging proprietary technology and smart data, we offer reliable products and a wow customer experience. Having achieved rapid growth since being founded in 2011, we’ve won over 1.5 million customers in Home, Motor and Pet insurance and have been ranked the UK’s No.1-rated home insurer by Review Centre since 2013. 🏆 What you’ll be doing: * Aid the Record to Report (R2R) Finance Manager in the delivery of month-end, including preparing and reviewing journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations. * Prepare monthly group consolidations, including balance sheet and cash flow reporting. * Prepare VAT returns and ONS returns. * Provide hands-on support to the operational finance team to solve queries * Support payments and cash management processes * Provide input into the delivery of annual report and accounts for all Group companies, including the Group’s FCA-regulated insurance intermediary subsidiary. * Work closely with the external auditors, providing data, information, and explanations to them as required. * Continually review and improve the control and process environment. * Prepare and maintain process documents covering all work undertaken. Who are you:  * Likely to be at least 3 years post-qualified ACA/ACCA or equivalent, exceptional candidates with less PQ experience would also be considered. * Knowledge and experience of corporation tax are desirable * A curious and quick learner. Proactive with a positive mindset. * Self-motivated and outgoing * Able to articulate complex accounting theory into practical ‘down-to-earth’ terms when working with stakeholders. * Strong Excel skills and knowledge of Sage Intacct and SAP Concur are advantageous Benefits: 📍 This role will be based in our London office in a 50/50 Hybrid mode. 💸 We match your pension contributions up to 7% 🏥 Private medical & Dental cover 📚 Learning budget of £1,000 a year + Study leave (with encouragement to use it) 😁 Enhanced maternity & paternity  🚉 Travel season ticket loan 🎟️ Access to a wide selection of London O2 events and use of a Private Lounge 🌈 Employee Wellbeing Programme 🚪 Prayer room in the office What We Stand for and Next Steps  “We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer. We treat all applications equally and recruit based solely on an individual’s skills, knowledge, and experience. The quality and growing diversity of our team is a testament to this commitment”  At Policy Expert, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for all candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the interview process to accommodate your needs, please do not hesitate to let us know. We are dedicated to ensuring every candidate has an equal opportunity to succeed and will work with you to provide the necessary support. We aim to be in touch within 14 working days of your application – you will be notified if successful or unsuccessful. Please be encouraged to apply even if you do not meet all the requirements. Useful links: Glassdoor | Trust Pilot

IMC

Join our London Finance team as a Senior Accountant, supporting the financial operations of IMC's London Office and FX and Commodity trading. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for managing essential financial processes while collaborating with various departments and regions. This is a hands-on role that requires both meticulous attention to detail and the ability to contribute to broader strategic initiatives. Your expertise in finance and regulatory environments will be key to driving IMC's growth as we continue to scale our London office. You will engage closely with stakeholders across trading, mid-office, tax, auditors, and regulatory bodies, ensuring smooth financial operations across the organization. Your Key Responsibilities * Handle day-to-day accounting tasks for two entities, ensuring compliance with local GAAP / IFRS standards * Lead on month-end processes such as invoice booking, payments and bookkeeping as well as having a key responsibility in establishing month-end reconciliations and procedures for the UK * Prepare financial statements and workpapers for financial audit of our UK entities * Involved in yearly corporate tax submissions and management of third-party advisors * Support in quarterly and annual FCA submissions for relevant regulated entities * Involvement in quarterly VAT submissions for the UK group * Assist in budgeting, financial forecasting, and drive process improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and compliance through automation Your Skills & Experience * Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field * ACCA qualified or equivalent * 5+ years of relevant experience; or 2+ years PQE * Advanced proficiency in Excel and ERP / accounting software (experience with Workday is a plus) * Strong knowledge of financial processes and reporting for multiple entities and currencies * Genuine interest in financial products and trading; prior experience is an advantage but not required * Exposure to Python is desirable but not a prerequisite for this role * Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. * Willingness or experience in using AI and automation would be highly advantageous * Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English * Self-driven, proactive, and capable of working independently Location and Office Culture * IMC office in London, UK. The role may provide the opportunity to visit other IMC offices worldwide. * Note that this is a full-time, onsite role, with some but limited flexibility for working from home * You can expect a dynamic, fast-paced environment that delivers a steady stream of challenges and opportunities * We give people lots of responsibility and the support they need to make an impact from day one * We promise you a flat structure and an open, collaborative culture that stimulates the sharing of ideas, knowledge and technology between our teams and offices About Us IMC is a global trading firm powered by a cutting-edge research environment and a world-class technology backbone. Since 1989, we’ve been a stabilizing force in financial markets, providing essential liquidity upon which market participants depend. Across our offices in the US, Europe, Asia Pacific, and India, our talented quant researchers, engineers, traders, and business operations professionals are united by our uniquely collaborative, high-performance culture, and our commitment to giving back. From entering dynamic new markets to embracing disruptive technologies, and from developing an innovative research environment to diversifying our trading strategies, we dare to continuously innovate and collaborate to succeed.