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Are you a finance-minded professional with a keen eye for detail? Do you have experience processing utility invoices and managing energy supplies? Are you looking to take the next step in your career?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Utility and Finance Officer to join the Home Ownership team at a brilliant public sector body. Reporting directly into a senior memeber of the team, this is a crucial role responsible for managing the council's utility supplies and invoicing.
Key responsibilities:
- Maintaining accurate meter readings for the council's 900+ utility meters across housing, corporate and other properties
- Liaising with caretakers and contractors to obtain regular meter readings and ensure data accuracy
- Processing utility invoices, raising purchase orders and reconciling accounts
- Verifying invoices and working with suppliers like EDF and Total Energies to resolve any discrepancies
- Supporting the wider Home Ownership team with utility-related queries and disputes from leaseholders
- Providing financial analysis and reporting on utility budgets and expenditure
The ideal candidate will have:
- Strong numerical and analytical skills, with experience in processing financial data and invoices
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to spot errors or anomalies in large datasets
- Good communication skills to liaise with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
- An interest in the utilities/energy sector and a willingness to learn the technical aspects of the role
This is a fixed term contract, full-time role based in the organisations offices, with a salary range of £30,000 - £36,000 per annum. Flexible working options are available, with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office.
If you have the skills and experience to excel in this Utility and Finance Officer role, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your CV as soon as possible.Â
