Senior Accountant

Lightsource bp is a global leader in the development and management of solar energy projects. 
With solar set to increase tenfold in the next 20 years, we are well-positioned to capitalize on this growth. By joining the Lightsource bp team, you will ‘be the change’ on the world’s energy transition to a more sustainable future.
We pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial spirit as we continue to push the boundaries of an ever-changing energy landscape. By choosing a career with us, you can expect a challenging and fulfilling role surrounded by people who are passionate and have brilliant ideas about sustainable technology, innovation and making the world a better place.

What You’ll do 

Produce and maintain accurate and complete sets of accounts relating to central and development activity functions. Provide support to the business for financial systems and uphold financial processes. 
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 department to ensure a smooth purchase to pay process
•    Provide treasury support where needed 
•    Gain an understanding of the financial systems used and assist training new individuals
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
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 providing insight to help in 
Who we’re looking for     
Knowledge
•    The ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment interfacing with internal teams and external clients.
•    Ability to produce management accounts and analysis 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 years of experience ideally with renewable energy, project infrastructure and/or manufacturing experience
•    Experience of accounts consolidation
•    Experience of an accounting and reporting system desirable
•    Experience working in a global company desirable
Why you’ll make a great member of the team    
Personal qualities 
•    Keen problem solver who can focus on appropriate detail when solving problems and propose effective solutions
•    Ability to pick up systems and processes quickly •    Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, dealing with different levels in the organization
•    Positive can-do attitude, ability to maintain a positive attitude in demanding situations 
•    Work effectively as part of a team, share information with relevant parties
•    Willingness to take on a variety of duties as required
•    Flexible approach in a fast-paced business which is constantly changing, keep a clear head under pressure
Why you’ll want to work for us    
Our company is a place where you can be yourself and grow – a place where your ideas and opinions matter. Be you: We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, where every individual is valued and treated with respect.
Be responsible: Our culture is driven