Who are GridBeyond?

GridBeyond is a green tech energy scale-up company, with big plans to disrupt the energy sector on a relentless course to achieve our vision of delivering a global zero carbon future. With well-established roots in the demand side response space, we have expanded our commercial strategic thinking and product portfolio to enable us to break new global market barriers.

How does GridBeyond do this?

We do this by living our mission, leveraging AI to innovate and collaborate with our customers creating optimal value from renewable energy generation, demand and storage to deliver a zero-carbon future.

What’s business and culture like?

Over the last 24 months, we have doubled the number of people that work with us and expanded our business operations in an international landscape. With people working in Ireland, UK, US, Japan and Australia-we are a company that understands the importance of connection and thrive on the purpose of our work. We are proud to contribute to a greener, cleaner world for everyone to live in.

Role Overview

We are looking for a highly motivated Financial Accountant to join our growing finance team. This role will play a key part in delivering accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong financial controls, and supporting the business through insightful financial analysis.

The successful candidate will be involved in month-end reporting, balance sheet management, statutory accounts preparation, and audit coordination. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and wants to contribute to building scalable finance processes within a growing business.

Key Responsibilities

Own the month end close timetable ensuring an efficient and standardised close process.

Prepare monthly consolidated financials for the Group ensuring financials are in accordance with relevant accounting standards and policies.

Assist in the preparation of financial reports and commentary for senior leadership and board.

Take ownership of key balance sheet areas including reconciliations, reviews, and resolution of outstanding items.

Support complex accounting areas such as revenue recognition, capitalisation, intercompany transactions, and accruals.

Support the preparation of annual statutory financial statements across relevant jurisdictions.

Act as a key point of contact for external auditors during annual audit processes ensuring audit deliverables and supporting documentation are provided in a timely and accurate manner.

Support tax filings and compliance obligations across relevant jurisdictions. Liaise with external tax advisors and internal stakeholders to ensure timely submissions.

Lead on implementation of new accounting standards and policies and ensure adequate documentation of the Groups Accounting policies.

Maintain accurate accounting policies for the Group and ensure compliance.

Work collaboratively with colleagues to support budgeting and cash flow forecasting as required.

Support colleagues to track financial performance against budget.

Maintain appropriate internal controls to ensure completeness and accuracy of financials.

Identify enhancements and automation to improve current systems and processes, using AI tools as appropriate.

Work collaboratively across the team and Company and perform other ad hoc duties as required to support a scaling business.

Qualifications & Skills

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) ideally with 2-3 years post qualification experience.

High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate across teams and support and influence senior financial and operational colleagues.

A proactive growth mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

Ability to manage deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Comfort in taking ownership of tasks and working off your own initiative.

Excellent computer skills with knowledge of MS Office applications (Excel) and experience with management reporting systems.

What behaviours are rewarded at GridBeyond?

Customer Obsession- We keep our customers at the forefront of every decision we make.

Relentless- We push beyond boundaries and overcome obstacles. We refuse to give up and will never settle for less than world class.

Integrity - We are committed to conducting ourselves with honesty, ethics, and transparency. We foster trust and respect with our colleagues, customers, and partners.

Agility- We value agility and the willingness to embrace new ideas and technologies.

Collaboration- We foster a culture of cooperation, communication, and shared knowledge.

Can you tell me about the benefits?

Excellent salary consummate to experience

33 paid days off per year (including bank holidays), that increases over time

Pension with generous employer contribution

Paid market leading medical cover plan with Irish Life or Medical allowance if you prefer

Self- development funding

Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

Flexible and hybrid working model

Location

Dublin, Ireland (Hybrid)

Department

Finance

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Experience

Mid-level

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