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Nadara

Financial Accountant - UK

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Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, Scotland, GBR
Senior level
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Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, Scotland, GBR
Senior level
The Financial Accountant will manage month-, quarter-, half-year, and year-end close processes; balance sheet, income statement, fixed asset, and intercompany reconciliations; VAT filings; statutory accounts; audit support; and financial controls. The role also supports accounting procedures, ERP and finance system improvements, process transformation, stakeholder queries, and ad hoc analysis across a multi-entity UK finance environment.
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R0001577 Financial Accountant - UK (Open)

We’re Nadara. We work harmoniously with the power of nature and the communities around us to power lifetimes to come. We call our approach ‘living energy’.

We don’t just produce renewable energy, we live it – recognising our relationship with the people touched by our business and supporting social, educational, cultural, and environmental initiatives that contribute to the development of the communities we work alongside.

Discover more about our business here: https://nadara.com/about/

Nadara is an innovative place to work. We work in a stimulating and challenging environment, where every day we explore the unknown with curiosity, make decisions with quality and take action and deliver with courage. For us diversity is a real value, and we encourage in connecting different perspectives with respect.

Discover more about our culture and approach here: https://nadara.com/living-the-company/

Job Description Summary:We are seeking a skilled and motivated Financial Accountant to join our UK Finance team.
In this role, you will be at the heart of our financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, statutory compliance, and robust financial controls across a diverse portfolio of entities. Working in close collaboration with colleagues across Finance and the wider business, you will help drive operational excellence while supporting the company's continued growth.

Job Description:

Key responsibilities


Financial Reporting & Accounting

•             Perform month end, quarter end, half year, and year end reporting closures as per the agreed timeline.

•             Perform balance sheet reconciliations and income statement reviews.

•             Maintain fixed asset registers.

•             Complete intercompany reconciliations and resolve reconciling items.

•             Ensure transactions are processed accurately and within agreed deadlines.

•             Maintain accounting procedures and support process improvements.

•             Respond to finance queries from internal and external stakeholders


Compliance & Statutory Reporting

•             Ensure compliance with internal policies and financial controls.

•             Reconcile and prepare and submit VAT filings including VAT estimates for monthly/quarterly cashflows

•             Prepare statutory financial statements.

•             Consult with external auditors and support audit processes.

•             Ensure compliance with local accounting and reporting requirements.


Continuous Improvement & Projects

•             Contribute to process improvement and finance transformation projects.

•             Support ERP and finance systems developments.

•             Assist the wider finance team with ad hoc projects and analysis


Technical and Cross Competences

  • Strong technical accounting knowledge.
  • Advanced Excel skills.
  • Experience preparing statutory accounts.
  • Experience of month-end and year-end close processes.
  • Knowledge of accounting procedures, controls and reconciliations.
  • Experience working within a multi-entity environment.
  • Experience in hedge accounting (desirable)
  • Experience in IFRS16
  • Experience in large colume inter-company transactions

Managerial Skills

  • Strong organisational skills and ability to meet tight deadlines.
  • Effective stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
  • Strong team player.
  • Excellent attention to detail.

Education and Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related discipline.
  • Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CA, CIMA or equivalent professional qualification).
  • 5+ years' finance/accounting experience, or 3+ years post-qualification experience.
  • Strong understanding of UK GAAP and/or IFRS.

Pay and benefits

At Nadara, we’re committed to creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported and empowered to grow.

Our rewards package reflects that commitment, including flexible ways of working, continuous learning and development opportunities, and initiatives focused on physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.

We recognise effort and dedication, and we make sure it’s matched with fair pay and meaningful benefits - join us and be part of an international renewable energy company that invests in both your personal and professional growth.


Salary range: 45K-50K + variable bonus and benefits

The compensation range indicated in the job posting represents an estimated average range for the position. The final remuneration will be determined based on the selected candidate’s experience, skills and qualifications, in accordance with EU pay transparency.


Equality and equity

Nadara is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, deeply committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). We believe that a truly sustainable future is built by diverse minds and voices, and we want everyone to feel they belong and can thrive.

Our hiring decisions are based solely on merit, skills, and potential, and pay is determined fairly - considering each individual’s experience, qualifications and contribution.

Together, we’re building an inclusive culture where everyone has the chance to make an impact, because when people thrive - so does our planet.


What we expect from you

We’re looking for people who share our passion for making a difference: curious minds that are eager to learn, grow and take ownership.

If you bring initiative, commitment and a collaborative mindset, we’ll give you the space and support to flourish.


Location:

Edinburgh

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Subtype:

Regular
HQ

Nadara Edinburgh, Scotland Office

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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