Job Description

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Contract Type: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract

Ready to bring your financial accounting expertise into a purpose-driven environment?

Elgin Energy is looking for a proactive Financial Accountant to support core finance operations and help drive accurate, insightful financial performance across our renewable energy business.

This is a 12-month fixed-term opportunity to join a collaborative finance team, where you’ll play a key role in financial reporting, analysis, and compliance. You’ll gain exposure to a dynamic environment while contributing to the delivery of impactful solar and storage projects.

What You Will Do:

• Manage the day-to-day finance functions, including reviewing bank reconciliations and overseeing intercompany transactions.
• Prepare and review month-end accounts, forecasts, and budgets.
• Produce consolidated quarterly management accounts with supporting financial analysis and commentary.
• Contribute to internal and external reporting requirements, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
• Prepare and review VAT returns for Ireland and the UK.
• Coordinate and prepare annual audit packs for external auditors.
• Respond to ad hoc queries from both internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with various business units across the Elgin Group to support financial operations and process improvements.

Your profile

• ACA/ACCA qualification with 2+ years post-qualified experience (PQE).
• Proven experience in management accounts preparation and consolidation across multiple jurisdictions (highly desirable).
• Strong foundation in financial accounting and reporting.
• Experience in tax compliance (Ireland and/or UK).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong general IT literacy.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently as part of a growing finance team.