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The Role

Due to continued growth, we are now looking to expand the team and are searching for a forward thinking individual who is keen to get stuck in and help us grow the company to meet our ambitious goals.

As a Senior Finance Assistant at ZTP you will be part of a small team working on ZTP’s accounts. This involves ensuing transactions are input in an accurate and timely manner. The role involves liaising directly with suppliers, customers and internal staff. The role may also be called to assist in the finalisation and development of ZTP accounts. The role reports into the Financial Accountant.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

*Maintain Purchase Ledger: Record and process all supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and proper allocation to cost centres. Verify purchase orders, match invoices to goods received notes, and handle discrepancies.

*Maintain Sales Ledger: Record and reconcile sales invoices, manage customer accounts, and process payments. Ensure timely invoicing and follow-up on overdue accounts.

*Reconciliation: Regularly reconcile bank statements, ledger accounts, and resolve discrepancies promptly.

*Payment Processing: Prepare and process electronic transfers, payments, and check payments. Ensure all payments are made within agreed credit terms.

*Data Entry and Management: Accurately enter financial data into accounting software, maintain up-to-date records, and ensure data integrity.

*Communication: Liaise with suppliers, customers, and internal departments to resolve billing and payment issues. Maintain effective communication to ensure smooth financial transactions.

*Compliance: Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant regulations, including preparing the VAT return, and assist with audits and provide necessary documentation and explanations as required.

Person Specification

First of foremost, we are seeking someone who has extensive experience in working the financial sector, preferably within the energy market.

Essential Knowledge Requirements

*Finance & Business acumen.

*At least three years on managing ledgers.

*Experience on bank reconciliation is essential.

*Managing Payroll Process.

*Knowledge/experience of cost charging/accrual generation and financial reporting essential.

*High level of competency with Office applications including Word, Powerpoint and especially Excel.

Desirable Knowledge Requirements

*Advanced Excel - Power BI.

*Knowledge of Iplicit accounting software.

*Energy consultancy working environment.

*Energy industry knowledge.

*Exposure to working with corporate clients.

Essential Skills & Abilities

*Proactive and think outside the box.

*Excellent presentation skills.

*Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

*Excellent listening and reflective skills.

*Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.

*Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and time management.

*Problem solving and using initiative to solve any issues.

*Works well under pressure.

*Critical thinking and problem-solving.

*Strategic thinking.

*Active listening and reflective skills.

*Curious.

*Attention to detail.

*Excellent communication and influencing skills.

*Build and manage interpersonal relationships at all levels.

*Flexible.

*Strong team player.

*Collaborative.

*Build meaningful and rewarding relationships.

*Seek to understand and a good listener.

*Emotional intelligence

Essential Education & Qualification Requirements

*3+ years experience

* AAT qualified

*A-Levels

*GCSE’s

Desirable Education & Qualification Requirements

*Bachelors Degree

*Masters Degree

Other Characteristics

*Willingness to accept other duties as assigned.

*Ability to travel and to work overtime as needed.

*Must be able to work with sensitive and highly confidential information.

Personal Qualities

*Personal style that is in line with the ZTP culture, values and behaviours.

*Act as a brand ambassador and communicate respectfully and effectively with all stakeholders across the business.

*Structured problem solving, analysis & methodical mindset.

*Self-motivated individual with initiative to prioritize workloads and tasks.

*Commercial awareness.

*Patient.

*Creative.

*Positive attitude to continuously improve.

*Manage multiple projects at the same time.

*High degree of independent judgment.

*Resilience and adaptable to change.

*Positive attitude.

ZTP Company Benefits

*Competitive Compensation Package.

*25 Days Annual Leave.

*Vision Reimbursement.

*Flu Vaccine Reimbursement.

*Pension.

*Family Friendly Policies.

*Remote Working.

*Flexible Working Options.

*We Work Office Membership.

*1 Hour Lunch break (1pm to 2pm).

*Quarterly Team Get Togethers.

*Wellbeing Committee.

*Recognition Scheme.

*Referral Scheme.

*Cycle to Work Scheme.

*1 Day Paid for Volunteering to Support Local Community.

*Home Office Set Up.

*Travel Expenses Reimbursed by ZTP.

*Learning & Development Opportunities.

*Career Pathways & Promotion Opportunities