Commercial Accountant
Posting date : 11/04/2025
Requisition ID : 45620
Commercial Accountant
About Us
ENGIE is a global leader in low-carbon energy supply and services. We have been active in the UK energy market for over 20 years, focusing on energy storage and renewable energy (solar, wind, biogas), while supplying energy to organisations of all sizes.
We are reshaping the energy future by reconciling economic performance with a positive impact on people and the planet.
The role:
Are you ready to make a difference in the energy transition? Join our dynamic Business Performance Department as a Commercial Accountant managing our TPI Commissions Team.
This is a Hybrid role assigned to our Leeds office where the successful candidate would be based two days a week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package and the chance to make a difference in the energy transition.
Key Responsibilities:
- Management of TPI Invoice Validation team & processes: including accurate and timely validation, query management, and continuous improvement to the processes.
- Accounting for the TPI Position
- Understand and maintain the TPI Balance Sheet and Provision Models
- Update, investigate and report on monthly variances
- Managing Risk
- Managing the recovery of exposed TPIs
- High quality reporting and business partnering to allow the business to make informed decisions
- Management of Energy Commissions Suite (self-billing invoice system)
- Maintain and improve existing processes to ensure systems are used efficiently
- Ensure accurate and timely validation of invoices for TPIs
- Budgeting profit and cash movements for the annual budget process
- Effective management of the team
- Support the audit process by providing timely and accurate data and/or analysis
- To work with the wider business to improve integrity of data and reporting
- Continuous improvement to reports and processes in the TPI area
- Support and leadership on IT solutions to support TPI billing / reporting
Skills
- Proven ability to produce accurate work under tight deadlines, be organised, methodical, and be receptive to change.
- Able to report complex financial information/performance to a wide-ranging audience.
- Strong data analytical skills.
- Excellent process delivery/improvement skills.
- The role requires computer literacy with Excel and Microsoft Office.
- Highly numerate.
- Effective communication with Finance and non-Finance teams.
- Proven ability to successfully lead, inspire and manage others.
Experience and qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to succeed in a complex and dynamic environment.
- Practical experience of accounting, financial accounts, or experience in other departments with similar finance disciplines.
- Experience of managing a team
- The ideal candidate will have an accounting (or similar) degree.
- Qualified accountant (preferred) or part qualified accountant.
Why ENGIE UK?
- Opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of energy supply.
- Collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Hybrid working options.
- Bonus programme.
- Healthcare cash plan.
- Employer pension contribution.
- Commitment to professional development and growth.
How to Apply
At ENGIE UK, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. In the event you do not meet all the requirements above, we encourage you to apply. Your unique skills and experiences could be just what we need.
To apply, please submit your CV detailing your experience.