Accounting Manager, Services - Northern Europe

Accounting Manager, Services - Northern Europe

Description

Do you want to work to make Power for Good?

We're the world's largest independent renewable energy company. We're guided by a simple yet powerful vision: to create a future where everyone has access to affordable, zero carbon energy.

We know that achieving our ambitions would be impossible without our people. Because we're tackling some of the world's toughest problems, we need the very best people to help us. They're our most important asset so that's why we continually invest in them.

RES is a family with a diverse workforce, and we are dedicated to the personal professional growth of our people, no matter what stage of their career they're at. We can promise you rewarding work which makes a real impact, the chance to learn from inspiring colleagues from across a growing, global network and opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

Our competitive package offers rewards and benefits flexible working, and top-down emphasis on better work-life balance.

Position Summary

The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the accounting department's operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with regulations, and the implementation of effective accounting practices. This role involves managing a team of accountants, preparing financial statements, and providing strategic financial guidance to support the objectives of the Services Business Unit.

Geographic reach

UK, Ireland, Scandinavia & Germany

Key Responsibilities

Reporting: External: Prepare and review accurate financial statements and reports, ensuring compliance with IFRS and other regulatory requirements. Internal: Create the monthly reporting for the group, ensuring data consistency and accuracy.

Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor the accounting team, providing training and support to enhance their professional development.

Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in the development of budgets and financial forecasts, analysing variances and providing insights to management.

Audit Coordination: Coordinate external audits and ensure timely resolution of audit findings. Prepare necessary documentation and schedules for auditors.

Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements within the accounting function to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Compliance: Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal tax regulations and reporting requirements.

Financial Analysis: Conduct financial analysis to support decision-making, including cost analysis and performance metrics.

Cross-Department Collaboration: Collaborate with other departments to provide financial insights and support strategic initiatives.

Period Closing: Oversee the monthly closing calendar to ensure all deadlines are met.

Accounting Processes: Perform necessary accounting entries to accurately reflect the company's financial position during each monthly closing, including payroll entries, provisions, sales advances, and expenses. Handle asset depreciation as well.

Taxes: Coordinate tax preparation efforts to be submitted by tax advisors.

Cash Flow: Manage the company's cash flow and collaborate with Treasury to explore financing options.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or equivalent certification preferred.
• Substantial accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and regulations.
• Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP systems is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Fluent in English.

At RES we celebrate difference as we know it makes our company a great place to work. Encouraging applicants with different backgrounds, ideas and points of view, we create teams who work together to solve complex problems and design practical solutions for our clients. Our multiple perspectives come from many sources including the diverse ethnicity, culture, gender, nationality, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, marital status, parental status, education, social background and life experience of our people.