Accountant - Robert Half : Job Details

Role: Asset Accountant

Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 DOE + discretionary bonus and other benefits

Location: London - 4 days in office, 1 day working from home

THIS ROLE REQUIRES INDUSTRY RELATED EXPERIENCE - ENERGY/INFRASTRUCTURE/RENEWABLES/ASSET MANAGEMENT ETC

Robert Half is proud to be partnering with a private equity-backed business in the energy and infrastructure sector as they continue to expand their portfolio across complex, large-scale assets.

This is a unique opportunity to join a high-growth organisation that combines strong commercial performance with long-term ownership of essential assets.

The Role:

As an Asset Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the financial management of multiple asset vehicles and projects across their lifecycle - from development through construction to operations. Key responsibilities include:

• Day to day accounting of SVP's and related projects
• Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and cashflow reporting.
• Oversight of general ledger activities, including reconciliations, accruals, journals, and fixed asset registers.
• Support with budgeting and forecasting, producing variance analysis and insightful commentary to aid decision-making.
• Project finance support including loan drawdowns, covenant monitoring, and facility management.
• Involvement in M&A transactions, providing due diligence and integration support.
• Managing tax compliance in coordination with external advisors (corporate, VAT and indirect tax).
• Preparation of statutory accounts and liaison with external auditors.
• Driving process improvements and supporting systems development to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Acting as a finance business partner to operational and project teams, providing analysis and guidance to maximise asset performance.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with minimum 3yrs PQE.
• Background in energy, infrastructure, asset management or a related sector.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and practical experience in reporting.
• Commercially minded, inquisitive and proactive, with the confidence to take ownership in a fast-paced environment.
• A genuine self-starter with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively across teams.

Location: London (hybrid working) 4 days in office, 1 day working from home.

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