Accounts Payable Specialist

We're on a mission to make a big green dent in the universe by building a truly sustainable energy system globally.

That means making power greener, smarter, and more affordable for everyone.

We put customers at the heart of everything we do: with always-fair prices, transparency and outrageous customer service.

We drive system change: with transformative tech to make renewable energy the norm and end global reliance on fossil fuels.

Octopus Energy Group is made up of 10 businesses spanning 6 countries across 3 continents, including: Octopus Energy Retail, Kraken Technologies, Octopus Energy Generation, Kraken Flex, Octopus Electric Vehicles, and the Octopus Centre for Net Zero. More on OEG @ octopusenergy.group

The role sits within the Octopus Energy Generation’s Funds Finance team, reporting into a Senior Management Accountant in charge of the OEGEN business’ financial position, planning and analysis.

OEGEN’s Funds Finance are responsible for the financial reporting and analysis for an expanding portfolio of renewable assets that are owned by a number of Retail, Institutional and Listed Funds. These assets have a growing international presence across the UK, Europe, Asia, USA and Australia. The team interacts with several other teams across OEGEN and the wider business, so it is imperative that the Accounts Payable Specialist is able to build strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

The Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for the accounts payable function for the OEGEN business whilst supporting the funds on occasion. They will need to work closely with the finance team members responsible for fund accounting and the wider OE Group.

This role requires an individual who is highly organised, capable of both dealing with multiple workstreams and running defined processes efficiently and autonomously.

The team you will be working for are busy and diverse. To excel in this role, it is essential that you are proactive, keen to learn, focused, self-motivated and able to work under deadlines.