Financial Accountant
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Why Work at Clarke
We have met today's energy needs while planning for tomorrow's for over 100 years. Beginning with the first modern generator, the Rehlko Automatic Power & Light, launched in 1920, Rehlko has been an innovative leader in energy resilience.
Our product range includes engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components and electrification solutions, microgrid controls and management, clean energy solutions, and much more that serve a broad spectrum of OEM, residential, industrial, and commercial customers.
Our priorities are global: the stability from steady energy sources and reliable back-ups. The power to be able to harness energy, and the freedom of not being dependent on an aging centralized grid. The confidence that clean energy solutions offer when it comes to a sustainable world, and the commitment to keep innovating towards greater impact.
At Rehlko, our team members are the essential energy that powers our organization’s success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyone’s responsibility. We empower every team member to actively participate in our Zero Is Possible safety culture by encouraging open communication, proactively reporting hazards, following protocols, and suggesting improvements. Join us in creating an energy resilient world for a better future!
Why You Will Love this Job :
Financial Accountant – Clarke Energy (Knowsley HQ)
Are you a qualified Financial Accountant with a sharp eye for detail and a drive to improve financial processes?
Clarke Energy is looking for a proactive finance professional to join our team at our Knowsley headquarters. You’ll play a pivotal role in managing financial controls, cashflow, and regulatory compliance – helping us power the future of sustainable energy.
Why Join Us?
Competitive salary package
Hybrid working – Tuesday to Thursday in the office in Knowsley
25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
Option to buy/sell up to 5 extra days of annual leave
7% company pension contribution
Company laptop and phone provided
Opportunities to grow in a globally recognised energy business
What You’ll Do
As a Financial Accountant, you’ll lead transactional finance operations and support strategic reporting. Your day-to-day will include:
Managing payment processes and forecasting cashflow
Reviewing team outputs to ensure accuracy and timeliness
Guiding and developing team members in daily operations
Enhancing financial controls and identifying process improvements
Preparing VAT returns and ensuring HMRC compliance
Owning key finance projects and reporting packs
Producing monthly reports and supporting audits
Reviewing balance sheets, fixed assets, and expense records
Supporting treasury functions, FX deals, and intercompany funding
Collaborating across departments to drive efficiency
What We’re Looking For
Essential Skills & Experience:
ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified
Strong grasp of accounting principles and financial reporting
Experience in a fast-paced corporate finance environment
Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with ERP systems (Navision 4PS a plus)
Your Strengths
You’ll thrive in this role if you are:
Organised and able to juggle multiple deadlines
A confident communicator across all levels of the business
A collaborative team player with leadership potential
Detail-oriented and committed to continuous improvement
Commercially aware and solutions-focused
About Clarke Energy
Clarke Energy is a multi-award-winning global leader in sustainable energy solutions. As the largest authorised distributor and service provider for INNIO’s hydrogen-ready gas engines, we operate in 29 territories worldwide. We design, install, and maintain reliable energy systems that support the global transition to net zero.
Our team is built on trust, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. When you join Clarke Energy, you become part of a company that values your expertise and invests in your growth.
Ready to Power the Future?
If you’re a finance professional ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you. Apply now via LinkedIn, through our website, or reach out directly to Ben.Dixon@Clarke-Energy.com.
Let’s shape the future of energy – together.
About Us
Clarke proudly offers a rich history steeped in creativity and commitment to our associates and communities, along with competitive benefits and compensation. Our Purpose—Creating an energy resilient world for a better future—and Values: Curiosity, Trust, Pace, and Excellence, are important cultural components that shape the way we work and relate to one another. Learn more about Clarke at https://www.rehlko.com/who-we-are. In addition to the investment in your development, Clarke offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with Rehlko matching, and more!?"
Clarke is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and will make decisions regarding employment opportunities, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination, without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, genetic information, age, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, caste, mental or physical disability, marital or familial status, ****** orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political belief or affiliation, union membership status, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, state, local, or other applicable laws.
Our Values
Curiosity – Seek, learn, share
Trust – Go farther together
Pace – Focus to go faster
Excellence – Find the win every day
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Offer ID: #1285533,
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