Job Description
Job Purpose:
To provide financial reporting financial control and record keeping for Lucy Electric UK Limited.
Business Overview:
Lucy Electric is an international leader in intelligent secondary power distribution products and solutions, with features such as remote operation and monitoring. Linking energy generation to consumption, the business specialises in high-performance medium and low-voltage switchgear for utility, industrial and commercial applications.
Key Accountabilities:
Financial Control and Record Keeping
Responsible for timely month-end closing, preparation of month-end accounts for financial controllerโs review
Prepare monthly accruals, prepayments and accounting entries
Responsibility for maintenance of financial records, including general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash books and fixed asset register
Development of financial control systems and procedures
Oversee the accounts payable and receivable processes, including credit control
Cash management
Support analysis and appraisal of investment and financing decisions
Compliance
Responsibility for compliance with the Finance Policy and Procedure Manuals
Ensure compliance with statutory accounting and tax regulations
Responsibility for all areas of the year-end audit
Preparation of statutory accounts
Review monthly payroll calculations
Oversee all VAT, PAYE and other HMRC processes
Financial Reporting
Preparation and issue of monthly management reports pack
Analyse financial reports and present findings with department heads
Development of management reporting
Fixed asset and headcount reporting
Other ad hoc reporting as required
Financial Planning
Preparation of rolling profit forecast 3 times per year
Preparation of weekly cash forecasts
Preparation of annual budget and co-ordination of management plan
Others
To perform tasks commensurate with the position, and to have a flexible approach within the department.
Manage, mentor and develop 3 direct reports (management accountant, credit controller and purchase ledger administrator), with overall responsibility for a team of 6.
Covering financial controller when on annual leave.
Qualifications, skills and experience:
Essential:
Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA with 3+ years experience
Professional membership with a recognised accountancy body
Effective communication and interpersonal skills at all levels
Ability to influence and direct people
Must be able to work independently for significant periods of time
Ability to demonstrate effective team working across all disciplines within the company
Able to prioritise workload effectively
Ability to work to tight deadlines whilst maintaining quality and attention to detail
Excellent Excel modelling skills
Ability to write financial policy and procedure documents
Desirable:
Knowledge of the electrical supply industry
Education to degree level or equivalent
Knowledge and use of D365
Excellent presentation skills
Key Accountabilities:
Financial Control and Record Keeping
Responsible for timely month-end closing, preparation of month-end accounts for financial controllerโs review
Prepare monthly accruals, prepayments and accounting entries
Responsibility for maintenance of financial records, including general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash books and fixed asset register
Development of financial control systems and procedures
Oversee the accounts payable and receivable processes, including credit control
Cash management
Support analysis and appraisal of investment and financing decisions
Compliance
Responsibility for compliance with the Finance Policy and Procedure Manuals
Ensure compliance with statutory accounting and tax regulations
Responsibility for all areas of the year-end audit
Preparation of statutory accounts
Review monthly payroll calculations
Oversee all VAT, PAYE and other HMRC processes
Financial Reporting
Preparation and issue of monthly management reports pack
Analyse financial reports and present findings with department heads
Development of management reporting
Fixed asset and headcount reporting
Other ad hoc reporting as required
Financial Planning
Preparation of rolling profit forecast 3 times per year
Preparation of weekly cash forecasts
Preparation of annual budget and co-ordination of management plan
Others
To perform tasks commensurate with the position, and to have a flexible approach within the department.
Manage, mentor and develop 3 direct reports (management accountant, credit controller and purchase ledger administrator), with overall responsibility for a team of 6.
Covering financial controller when on annual leave.
Qualifications, skills and experience:
Essential:
Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA with 3+ years experience
Professional membership with a recognised accountancy body
Effective communication and interpersonal skills at all levels
Ability to influence and direct people
Must be able to work independently for significant periods of time
Ability to demonstrate effective team working across all disciplines within the company
Able to prioritise workload effectively
Ability to work to tight deadlines whilst maintaining quality and attention to detail
Excellent Excel modelling skills
Ability to write financial policy and procedure documents
Desirable:
Knowledge of the electrical supply industry
Education to degree level or equivalent
Knowledge and use of D365
Excellent presentation skills
Job Info
Job Identification
26298
Job Category
Finance and Accounting
Posting Date
11/13/2026
Job Schedule
Full time
Locations
Thame, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
(On-site)