Lunar is transforming how we power our homes by building an ecosystem of all-electric products, starting with a next-generation home battery system. We are a fast-growing global company developing world-class clean energy products that electrify homes and connect communities to create clean, resilient virtual power plants.

Lunar Energy is seeking a motivated Junior Accountant to join our Accounting team. You will work closely with the Accounting Manager and impact our growth during a pivotal time. Initially offered as a 6-month contract position, the right candidate could make this role permanent. This role is an exciting opportunity for professional growth as we continue to expand.

Key Responsibilities:

• Daily entry of Accounts Payable (AP) invoices into Stampli/NetSuite and ensuring timely and accurate processing.
• Monitor 2-way/3-way matching of invoices with purchase orders and goods received.
• Resolve billing inquiries and discrepancies with external vendors, internal team members, and buyers.
• Reconcile vendor statements and verify invoice accuracy to ensure correct expense recording.
• Apply VAT, tax codes, and partial use tax exemptions to vendor bills.
• Process payments via BACS, ACH, and intercompany methods.
• Propose and manage weekly AP payment runs.
• Monitor and manage the accounting email inbox for timely invoice processing and vendor responses.
• Set up new vendors, organizing and maintaining related documentation.
• Process employee expense reports through Expensify.
• Assist with external audit requests by providing account analyses and support for AP/AR selections.
• Post bank entries into NetSuite and complete bank reconciliations.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation.
• Support systems implementation and process enhancement projects.
• Process month-end Journals, reconcile balance sheets and assist with ad hoc projects as required.

Key Skills:

• Previous experience in an accounting role with a focus on AP.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Great attention to detail with excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Self-starter capable of working independently with minimum supervision
• Adaptability and a proactive attitude in a growing company with an exciting mission.

Nice to have:

• Experience with NetSuite, Stampli, Airbase, Ramp, or similar AP automation systems.
• Exposure to US GAAP
• Previous experience in a start-up environment
• Background in SaaS
• Experience supporting year-end audits

Joining us gives you:

• Competitive salary from £30,000 - £35,000 per Annum
• Private Medical Insurance scheme through BUPA (medical history disregarded);
• A wellbeing and lifestyle benefits plan through Medicash
• 5% employer contributions pension matching
• A budget for work-related training of £500 and an allowance of 2 training days
• Cycle To Work scheme and Workplace Nursery benefit
• £200 upon joining for remote work set-up
• Access to Spill - Mental Health Support platform
• Enhanced Maternity + Paternity Pay
• 25 days annual holiday entitlement + 8 Bank Holidays
• Flexible start and finish times

Location: This is a hybrid role, with the flexibility to work from home and the requirement to work from our London office once a week

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, ethnicity, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, nationality, age or social background. We would like to actively encourage applications from those who identify with less represented and minority groups. We do not filter applications by university background and encourage those who have taken alternative educational and career paths to apply.