Job Description

About Us

Northern Eco and Renewables Ltd, incorporated in 2025, is a high-growth environmental consulting and energy services provider. Together with our newly established Gas company, we deliver

Retrofit Assessments, Renewable Energy Solutions, Gas Compliance, Plumbing, and Heating

services across

Yorkshire, Humberside, the North East, and the North West

.

We are fully insured and operate under strong compliance frameworks, with

10m Employers' Liability

,

5m Public Liability

, and

1m Professional Indemnity cover

. Our group is expanding rapidly, and we are committed to building a robust financial and compliance function to support our growth.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced

Finance & Compliance Manager

to take responsibility for the financial control, compliance oversight, and risk management of both Northern Eco and Renewables Ltd and our Gas company.

This is a senior management role reporting directly to the

Managing Director

, and working closely with the

Group Operations Manager

. The postholder will ensure the businesses operate with strong financial discipline, legal compliance, and effective governance, supporting the group's continued growth and reputation.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the finance function, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and reconciliations. Produce monthly management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and cashflow reports. Ensure compliance with HMRC, Companies House, employment law, and sector regulations. Oversee internal controls, risk management, and financial audit preparation. Monitor contractual and regulatory compliance across all business areas. Manage relationships with accountants, auditors, insurers, and banks. Support funding applications, government scheme compliance (ECO4, GBIS), and insurance-backed works. Provide financial insight to the Managing Director and Board to support decision-making. Implement systems and processes to improve efficiency and transparency in finance and compliance functions. Support staff training on compliance, reporting, and financial awareness.
Essential Criteria

Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience. Proven experience as a Finance Manager, Compliance Manager, or Senior Accountant in a regulated industry. Strong understanding of

UK accounting standards, HMRC compliance, and financial reporting

. Experience developing and managing budgets, forecasts, and cashflow. Knowledge of compliance requirements across

construction, energy, or gas/renewables

sectors. Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills. High attention to detail, integrity, and ability to manage confidential information. IT literate with advanced Excel and accounting software experience. Full UK Driving Licence.
Desirable Criteria

Experience in

construction, renewables, or gas/heating industries

. Knowledge of

ECO4, GBIS, PAS 2030/2035, and government-backed compliance frameworks

. NEBOSH / IOSH or similar Health & Safety qualification. Background in internal audits, risk management, or quality assurance systems. Experience implementing new finance and compliance systems in a growing business. Based in

Barnsley / South Yorkshire

or within commuting distance.
What We Offer

Competitive executive-level salary package. Car allowance / travel expenses. 28 days annual leave including bank holidays. Company pension scheme. Opportunity to shape the financial and compliance functions of two ambitious and expanding companies.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 32,282.31-52,884.26 per year

Work Location: In person