Waterlink Trainee Finance Assistant - Leitrim, United Kingdom - South East Water

South East Water

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Leitrim, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Do you want to build a career in Finance?

Are you customer focussed with attention to detail?

We want to be the water company people want to be supplied by and want to work for.
You'll take up this role as a Trainee Assistant to join the Finance team in Waterlink. You'll provide assistance by raising invoices, taking payments, dealing with credits and refunds. You'll monitor and oversee contractor invoices, check claims and help with the processing of associated paperwork.

Previous Customer Service and finance experience would be useful but not essential. This is a role where you can learn and develop. You'll need to be self-motivated, organised with good verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is essential. You'll help ensure customers are billed correctly for the services we provide.

We're a close knit team that will provide plenty of support and encouragement.

After two years you'll have the opportunity to be promoted into the Finance Assistant role which comes with a salary increase.

So, this is an excellent opportunity to bring your careful, methodical and attention to detail to contribute to the success of our team.

About Waterlink

Waterlink is a commercial department within South East Water and was developed to assist domestic and commercial customers with issues relating to their private water supply.

At the point where the water Company's responsibilities ends, usually at the property boundary; Waterlink have developed a range of services to ensure essential water supply can be maintained.

The commercial division reflects the services of a water company but tailors them to individual needs.

Together we provide a service to domestic householders, housing associations, government bodies, utilities companies, hospitals, universities and ministry of defence sites across the South East.

You'll grow a career with a meaningful purpose. Be you, belong and be valued.

Come to work to feel safe, valued and trusted.
We'll encourage you to create and pursue new opportunities for personal growth.
A place to be the real you, build deeper connections and enjoy a sense of belonging.
Be invested in helping us to create a sustainable water supply for now, and in the future.

What will you mainly be responsible for delivering?

To monitor, oversee and record all contractors invoices, time claims and other associated paperwork
To competently deal with sensitive card data information and take relevant correct payments and raise required paperwork and invoices on return
To abide by data protection laws when dealing with sensitive customer information and SEW systems
To raise credits and refunds as required
To monitor the Waterlink and finance system, to ensure that Waterlink remains on top of all finance processes
To invoice, request purchase orders and deal with the finance element of aerial access requests
To match, code and process received sales invoices, ensure suppliers are paid on a timely basis
Respond to enquiries and queries in a professional and efficient manner
To work as part of the Waterlink team ensuring that all targets and objectives are met by supporting other areas of the department as and when required

What you bring to the role

GCSE grades A-C standard or equivalent
Excellent organisational and communication skills.
Good knowledge of all Microsoft Excel and Word is essential.
Customer Service or Finance Experience would be useful.

What you can expect from us

During training and probation you'll be required to work in the office. Flexible working options will be available following passing probation.
Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution
25 days holiday entitlement, increasing to 30 days with length of service
Cycle to work scheme
Health cash plan
Life assurance
Wellbeing related benefits

Everyone needs water, South East Water welcomes

_everyone_
We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That's why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity.

You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all:
through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water.

What to expect from your recruitment

Please upload a CV via our careers website.
We are unable to provide sponsorship for this position.
You will be required to have the right to work in the UK at the point of starting employment with us.
You will be asked to complete satisfactory DBS, identity and employment referencing checks as part of receiving your employment offer from South East Water.