Senior Accountant

We are Lightsource bp – and we’re on a mission to become a global leader in onshore renewables, anchored by our proven track record in solar development.
For over a decade we’ve been actively working to diversify the way our world is powered with sustainable and responsible renewable power. We work to safely deliver affordable, reliable, large-scale onshore renewable and energy storage solutions to help the world decarbonize.
Our growing business is constantly innovating and investing to help drive the energy transition. Our people and projects are focused on supporting long-term sustainable growth and energy security.Lightsource bp was fully acquired by bp in 2024.
Summary
Produce and maintain accurate and complete sets of accounts relating to LSbp’s solar operating assets. Maintain the chart of accounts within the assigned area, orchestrate sound financial and managerial reporting, and ensure the success and timeliness of debt service and equity distributions.
Duties and Responsibilities
Management Accounts
•    Responsible to produce monthly management accounts 
•    Reconcile account balances, maintain the general ledger, and perform month-end close duties 
•    Ensure all underlying accounting records are maintained in accordance business policies
•    Work closely with our internal business partners to ensure all relevant information requests are delivered accurately and within agreed timescales
Budgets & Forecasts
•    Work with other members of the finance team and internal business partners to ensure accurate project budgets and forecasts are produced and maintained
Financial Processes and Systems
•    Manage local chart of accounts and uphold full knowledge of entity structure
•    Push forward improvements in financial processes/systems and support implementation when needed
•    Liaise with internal Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable departments to ensure accurate processing of all cash transactions
•    Provide treasury support where needed; including cash forecasts and management
•    Gain an understanding of the financial systems used and assist training new individuals
•    Work with team to ensure all intercompany accounts are reconciled and maintained properly
Audit and Tax and Entity Compliance
•    Assist with the preparation of all schedules and supporting information required for year-end audit procedures 
•    Assist in the preparation of schedules for quarterly tax payments, and year end corporate returns 
•    Liaise with the external auditors and tax advisors as required
•    Maintain company entity listing and work with internal tax group to update compliance register
Reporting and Distributions 
•    Prepare unaudited financial information for external shareholders 
•    Work internally to calculate required distributions to internal and external shareholders 
•    Assist with other departments with Monthly Operating Reports
General day to day activity
•    Take a hands-on approach where required, processing entries for all ledgers as necessary
•    Take ownership and pride in the accuracy, quality, and timeliness of financial information
•    Preparation of monthly accounts package in line with agreed deadlines
•    Liaising with other members of the wider finance team  
•    Taking an analytic approach to all tasks at hand and provide added value to stakeholders 
•    Take part in SAP implementation program set to go live 2024
Knowledge
•    Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment interfacing with internal teams and external clients
•    Ability to produce management accounts and analysis on revenue and operating expense activity
•    Be able to understand financial contracts and the obligations set forth within them
•    Be prepared to keep up with accounting standards, providing research where necessary
•    Understand technical accounting areas, as well as complex global company structures
Qualifications 
•    CPA preferred, US GAAP knowledge
•    Ability to organize workload and prioritize to maximum effect
•    Excellent attention to detail when checking information with an ability to recognize and question anomalies
•    Accurate data input essential
•    Set high standards of performance for yourself and the broader finance team
•    Demonstrate excellent MS Excel skills
Experience
•    3-5 years of experience ideally with renewable energy, project infrastructure and/or manufacturing experience
•    Experience of accounts consolidation including partnership accounting
•    Experience of an accounting and reporting system desirable
•    Experience working in a global comp