Assistant Accountant

Overview

Smart Choice Metering are one of the UK’s leading smart meter installers, working in partnership with household name energy suppliers.

Continued success has led to the creation of a new group structure backed by significant investment. The group will rapidly expand into service based renewable energy, encompassing a wide range of activities including large installation projects, funded investments and group management/consolidation processes.

This role will initially focus on metering but as the group develops, will cover the full scope of group operations and therefore be an excellent opportunity to join at a key point of Smart Choice Metering’s expansion.

Role and Main Responsibilities:

Preparation of monthly management accounts and reporting pack, including variance analysis and balance sheet reconciliations.

Be a point of contact and provide day to day finance support to the business.

Embrace and implement process improvement for the finances of this entity.

Support the Finance team with:

HMRC returns (VAT, CIS, P11ds etc)

Banking and Treasury Management

Preparation of Bank and Balance Sheet Reconciliations

Maintenance of Fixed Assets and calculation of Depreciation

Assist with Credit Control including review of Aged Debt and Cash Flow Reporting

Support Payroll with processing, controls and transacting payments

Purchase ledger invoice processing and payments as support for accounts payable team.

Develop key business relationships across the group to ensure relevant financial information and commentary is consolidated and reported to management

Person Specification / Qualifications:

Minimum AAT qualified, preferably part-qualified in CIMA/ACCA and committed to becoming professionally qualified (study assistance will be provided)

Minimum 3-5 years’ experience within a similar finance role

Good communication skills and ability to engage/support non-finance colleagues

Excellent understanding of accounting principles and techniques

Self-starter comfortable working under own direction and within the team

Analytical, able to interrogate data and provide insight using Excel/other tools

Experienced using SAGE or other comparable accounting software

Strong MS Office skills / advanced excel skills

Benefits/perks

25 days holidayFree on-site parkingTraining and DevelopmentEmployee Recognition IncentivesCompany eventsCareer progression development cultureFree tea & coffeeHealth & wellbeing programmeTransport links (next door to Pomona Metrolink)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £24,800.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Licence/Certification:

• AAT (required)

Work Location: In person