Financial Accountant - Distinct Recruitment : Job Details

Job Title: Financial AccountantLocation: Nottingham City Centre (Hybrid – 2 days from home)Salary: Up to £40,000 + 10% Bonus + Study Support

Are you looking to grow your career in a role that combines progression, development, and the chance to make a real impact in the sustainable energy sector?

We’re supporting a leading investment business in Nottingham City Centre to recruit a Financial Accountant into their expanding team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company at the forefront of renewable energy and infrastructure projects.

Why this role?• Join a highly social and outgoing team where collaboration and support are part of the culture• Benefit from excellent training and development, with a clear path for career progression• Receive full support towards a professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) including study leave• Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working (typically 2 days from home)• Work in a sector that is driving forward the energy transition and decarbonisation agenda

What you’ll be doing• Taking ownership of monthly accounts, ensuring accuracy across reconciliations, journals, and reporting packs• Helping to deliver quarterly reporting and performance analysis to support decision-making• Playing a key role in budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management• Working closely with colleagues across the business to provide insight and commentary, with plenty of exposure to non-finance stakeholders• Getting involved in year-end processes, including statutory accounts, audit preparation, and tax support• Building knowledge in the renewable energy sector, with direct involvement in live projects and assets

What we’re looking for• A part-qualified or finalist accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA) with a solid grounding in financial accounting• Strong technical skills, particularly in Excel, with the ability to work confidently with data• Experience of statutory accounts is highly valued• Someone proactive, organised, and keen to take on responsibility in a fast-moving environment

The package• Up to £40,000 base salary• 10% annual bonus• 25 days holiday (increasing each year up to 30)• 5% pension contribution• Private Medical Insurance (PMI)• Share scheme• Enhanced maternity and paternity policies• Funded professional qualification with study support

If you’re looking for an opportunity where you’ll be supported, developed, and surrounded by a team who enjoy what they do, this could be the ideal next step for you.

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