IES Ltd.
Management Accountant
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Employment type: Full-time, Hybrid
Reference number: TBH34
About Us
IES is a global climate tech company delivering world leading, physics-based software and solutions that empower designers, engineers and operators to create and maintain energy efficient buildings. Over the last 30+ years, we have built a solid reputation as the leading global innovator in integrated performance-based analysis and we're now home to the most advanced building physics analytics team in the world.
Our innovative software solutions and expert consultancy services empower designers, engineers, building owners and operators to deliver more efficient, comfortable and sustainable buildings through design, retrofit and operation. Our dedicated Research and Innovation team ensures our technology and industry expertise remains best-in-class and at the forefront of innovation.
The Role
We are looking for a Management Accountant to support the day to day running of our accounting function, reporting directly to the Controller. This role will play a key part in maintaining high standards across the team, supporting financial controls and contributing to continuous improvement within the department.
You will join a team of eight accounting specialists and will be involved in reviewing work, strengthening processes and supporting the business through a period of growth and change following a recent Private Equity investment.
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This role offers strong exposure across the finance function, including international consolidation, and provides an opportunity to influence how the department develops as the business continues to scale.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the month end close process, including exposure to the international consolidation cycle, providing insights and recommendations.
- Prepare and review month end journals, including accruals and prepayments.
- Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving variances.
- Maintain and strengthen internal financial controls, identifying gaps and recommending improvements.
- Support the external audit process, preparing schedules and responding to auditor queries.
- Review work completed by other team members, providing feedback and acting as a point of escalation for accounting queries.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes and drive efficiency within the finance function.
- Support the implementation of a new accounting system (NetSuite), including involvement in design and testing.
Skills & Experience
- Degree in a numerical or finance related discipline.
- Fully qualified UK accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- 2–4+ years’ experience, ideally within a private company environment.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial controls.
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in Excel and financial systems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Nice to Have
- Experience working in a growing or PE backed business.
- Exposure to system implementations, particularly NetSuite.
- Experience within a global or multi entity environment.
Why Join Us
- A genuinely mission driven business, our software helps protect life on earth.
- A key role within a growing finance team with real ownership and impact.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
- A collaborative and supportive team environment.
- The opportunity to grow with the business as we continue to scale.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
IES is committed to an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds, even if you don’t meet every requirement listed. We can provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, for example, sharing interview questions in advance, allowing breaks between stages, or offering extra time where needed.
If you require support at any point, please contact the IES HR team at careers@iesve.com or +44 141 945 8500.
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