Accountant (6 months FTC)

What we do. Electric Car Leasing

Why we do it. Greener. Fairer. Future.

We’re looking for a hands-on, result focused qualified accountant to work with the financial control team to support the scalable improvement and automation of financial processes whilst maintaining robust financial controls in our rapidly growing electric vehicle leasing business.

You will be working with the financial control team to perform and support the development and automation of financial processes that include; day-to-day asset and asset financial reconciliations, financial management and reporting and other month-end tasks.

You'll drive end-to-end process improvement across our operational accounting related to asset financing and treatment, timely balance sheet accuracy and broader business operations. Identifying inefficiencies and re-engineering how things work, not just keeping them running. This includes overhauling the bank posting and asset financing reconciliation processes to build a more robust, scalable framework; supporting monthly balance sheet reconciliation; and analysing variances whilst partnering with the team, wider business, and funders to diagnose root causes and embed lasting fixes.

We need someone that has a great eye for detail, is self-driven to own accounts and processes, is able to automate processes using large data sets and assist with other improvements in a fast growing business.

What you'll do...

• Identify and drive new processes to remove repetitive tasks and create efficiencies

• Understand business needs and implement automation with the use of AI as appropriate

• Perform reconciliations and resolve variances promptly

• Month end reporting, including journals and financial analysis

• Tracking and reporting on vehicles purchased on a weekly basis, with business stakeholders

• Work closely with our Finance Operations team to resolve reconciliation issues

• Manage creditor and debtor ledgers and deal with any queries regarding payments or receipts

What you'll need...

• Experience working in a Finance team

• Experience using accounting software and data tools (Netsuite preferred)

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

• Advanced Excel skills

• Strong communication skills

• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

• Proactive attitude towards your work

• Experience in a scale-up, high-transaction environment with evolving needs

Why else you'll love it here

• Wondering what the salary for this role is? Just ask us! On a call with one of our recruiters it's something we always cover as we genuinely want to match your experience with the correct salary. The reason why we don't advertise is because we honestly have a degree of flexibility and would never want salary to be a reason why someone doesn't apply to Octopus - what's more important to us is finding the right octofit!
• Octopus Energy Group is a unique culture. An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co-owners, on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about! Visit our perks hub - Octopus Employee Benefits
• Octopus Electric Vehicles, part of the Octopus Energy Group, won the Sunday Times best company to work for in 2024 . We were named 6th out of the top 100 start-ups to work for by Tempo in 2025 and on Glassdoor we were voted 50 best places to work in 2022. Our Group CEO, Greg has recorded a podcast about our culture and how we empower our people. We’ve also been placed in the top 10 companies for senior leadership
• P.s. just to let you know, we are dog friendly company so you may see our 4 legged friends in the offices - feel free to bring yours! Rest assured though, we've taken lots of precautions for those who have allergies

About us

The electric revolution has arrived - and from 2035 you’ll no longer be able to buy a new petrol or diesel car in the UK.

We’re building a whole new way for drivers to join the electric charge and not only learn about and shop for their EV online, but experience a 'lease for life' through an industry changing customer experience. This is the chance to join one of the UK’s most exciting start-ups – making it easy for individuals and businesses to go electric by getting their car, charger and energy all in one cracking deal.

Octopus Electric Vehicles launched in 2018 to make it seamless to switch to cleaner, greener driving. Our mission is to drive sustainable change, decarbonise the planet and provide our customers with fair pricing and a fantastic experience.

We're an Octopus Energy company—an innovative new energy supplier. We are part of the Octopus Energy Group, which seeks to improve the lives of millions of people by transforming the industries we operate in. The Octopus Group incorporates Octopus Energy, Octopus Healthcare, Octopus Investments, Octopus Property, Octopus Ventures and Octopus Labs.

Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential. Need any specific accommodations? Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, and we'll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic!

Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Octopus, we're looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.