Senior Accountant

Join us as we work to unlock the value of offshore wind! JERA Nex bp is a new joint venture between JERA, Japan’s largest power generation company, and bp, one of the world’s leading energy companies. Established to unlock the potential of offshore wind across the globe, our talented team, exciting pipeline and solid capital commitment give us the potential to become one of the world’s most successful offshore wind companies. 

We entered the market with a portfolio of operational and development assets, alongside the resources, capabilities and resilience to deliver offshore wind energy at scale. 

Why this role matters 

You will join the Accounting team and be part of the wider Finance department of JERA Nex bp. The team is made up of approximately 16 people working to deliver high quality and efficient accounting on a local standalone as well as consolidated group level for a multinational organisation.

Why you should join us:

• Dynamic and experienced team with various backgrounds

• Motivated to support JERA Nex bp’s offshore wind ambitions

• Exposed to international deployment of renewable energy at a critical time for the energy transition

In this role you will: 

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to take full ownership of end-to-end accounting for a portfolio of legal entities within the group. This is a hands-on, "a-z" role covering everything from transactional processing through statutory reporting and audit management.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end accounting for assigned legal entities, including invoice posting/payments, accruals, month-end close and reconciliations

• Prepare and analyze financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.

• Manage intercompany accounting, funding transactions, and acquisition-related bookkeeping

• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and assist in the preparation of tax returns.

• Support transfer pricing documentation and calculations

• Perform payroll accounting and service invoice creation

• Manage accounts receivable, cash management, and liquidity planning

• Prepare UK statutory financial statements (UK GAAP) and support IFRS group reporting

• Lead statutory audit management and support group audit requirements

• Identify and drive process improvement and automation opportunities within the accounting function

• Implement and maintain effective internal controls.

To be successful in the role you will bring: 

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a comparable professional qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

• 10+ years of experience in accounting, finance, or a related field

• Strong proficiency in Excel and SAP S/4HANA

• Solid working knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Strong problem-solving ability and a proactive approach to process improvement/automation

• Experience with VAT and CIT processes in a UK context is essential; transfer pricing exposure a plus

• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy

• Strong ethical standards and integrity.

What you can expect from us: 

Working at JERA Nex bp means being part of a global leader in offshore wind, where innovation, collaboration, and sustainability drive everything we do. You’ll enjoy: 

• A collaborative and inclusive work culture, with space for team-building and social activities 

• Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home, with regular in-person connection 

• Opportunities for career growth and professional development in a fast-growing international company. 

As we build our company, we are driven by:  

Care for each other and our world – we leave egos at the door, are inclusive, collaborative and open to new ideas 

A spirit of ingenuity - we are pioneers and innovators making the impossible possible 

A commitment to unlocking value from offshore wind – we aim to make offshore wind sustainable, affordable and accessible to the countries & communities we serve. 

About JERA Nex bp 

JERA Nex bp is a purpose-built offshore wind company committed to unlocking the power of offshore wind by developing high-quality, competitive projects. 

A 50:50 joint venture between JERA Co. and bp, JERA Nex bp is an end-to-end developer, owner and operator with more than fifteen years of experience in operating offshore wind projects.  

Headquartered in London, with offices across Europe, Asia, and Australia, JERA Nex bp has a portfolio of operational and development projects across nine countries, and draws on a rich heritage of pioneering offshore wind in Asia Pacific and the North Sea.