Accounts Assistant - Ipswich, United Kingdom - SmartestEnergy

SmartestEnergy

Verified Company

Ipswich, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Why should I apply?

The Finance function is undergoing a large-scale transformation to become a leading practice function with highly scaleable, efficient processes, high standards of control and promoting improvements to performance management.

You will deliver accurate and timely processing of AP/AR transactions, excellent service to internal and external customers and to assist in the provision of financial information to the reporting team.

How will I spend my time in this role?

Processing cash receipts in the billing system, including allocations to outstanding invoices as per remittance advice;
Run and review retail customers unallocated cash transaction report (daily);
Manage queries with debt team/customer services team regarding cash allocation on customer accounts;
Review and approvals as required for AP/AR related activities (e.g. bank account detail change validation, master data setup approval, etc);
Daily Directdebit collections;
Settingup Direct Debit Mandates;
Performing of daily/monthly bank reconciliations for retail bank accounts;
Processing refunds to the customers;
Processing bad debt writeoff;
Processing, raising, settling and reconciling purchase invoices for retail business;
Processing daily and weekly payments (BACS & CHAPS);
Point of contact for internal and external queries, ensuring queries are handled efficiently, whilst maintaining relationships and providing excellent customer services;
General admin duties;
Adhoc tasks as directed by line manager;
To provide the cover for other AP/AR team members and their responsibilities as directed by line manager.

What skills/experience do I need to be successful?

AAT diploma holder or studying towards AAT qualification;
Broad bookkeeping experience;
Double entry rules and financial reporting experience;
Some experience of working in a strong controls environment;
Proficient with Excel.

What else do we offer?

The opportunity to work from anywhere in the world for up to 30 days a year;
A genuine commitment to smarter working we recognise your work/life balance matters;
Paid time off to volunteer in your community;
Excellent benefits package including private medical insurance/dental cover and 10% noncontributory pension from month three;

Check out all our benefits here

What does hybrid working mean to us?

Hybrid working typically means 2 days in the office location listed on this advert and 3 days working at home each week.

Some occasional travel to our other offices may be required.

What happens next?
Once we receive your CV it will be reviewed by a human
- no bots here

If you need any support you can see who to contact in our Recruitment Team on the advert - any questions please just let us know
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Get to know us better....
The future of energy is digitised, decarbonised and localised.

At Smartest Energy, we need revolutionary thinkers to help our customers make the most of this new landscape, thinking differently to find smart solutions to complex problems.

Formed in 2001, we're an agile business driven by entrepreneurial thinking. As a subsidiary of the Marubeni Corporation, we also have strong investment and infrastructure behind us. We have three offices in the UK, one in the US and another in Australia.

Further expansion is planned for 2023 and beyond which means global career opportunities for you, with plenty of potential to explore new markets.

When you join our Team, you will have the opportunity to contribute and make an impact every single day.

Diversity
Celebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is core to what we do. We value everybody irrespective of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality or ethnicity.

We know that for our business to thrive we need diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the countries in which we operate.

We view diversity as one of the key enablers that helps our business to grow.

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