Commercial Accountant (Supply Chain)
Octopus EnergyLondon, England, United Kingdom
Posted February 23, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
We are a fast-paced, rapidly evolving business, and we need someone who is eager to dive into the details, get hands-on, and rapidly expand their experience.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated, qualified accountant to join our growing Finance team at Octopus Energy Services. This role sits at the intersection of finance and supply chain, giving you ownership over cost of sales and inventory management, and how they impact our reporting.
Requirements
- Professional Qualification: Must be a fully or recently qualified accountant (ICAS, ICAEW/ACA, CIMA, ACCA, or a highly regarded foreign equivalent recognized in the UK).
- Experience: 2–3+ years of relevant experience in a similar cost accounting role, commercial finance with inventory/cost of sales experience, or similar analytical/accounting role.
- Industry Knowledge: Strong proven experience in a business with physical inventory (e.g., retail, manufacturing, or services with hardware installation).
- Technical Skills: Advanced Excel skills, including data analysis, and financial modeling. Experience with financial accounting software (NetSuite experience is highly desirable).
- Communication & Track Record: Proven ability to effectively, confidently, and commercially communicate and present financial data to stakeholders across both finance and operational teams.
- Mindset: Highly proactive, self-motivated, and capable of working autonomously with a rigorous level of attention to detail and accuracy.
