Renewable Energy Systems

Finance Assistant (12 Month FTC)

Kings Langley, England, GB

In-personFull time roleEarly Career

About 2 months ago

About the Job

Do you want to work to make Power for Good?

We're the world's largest independent renewable energy company. We're guided by a simple yet powerful vision: to create a future where everyone has access to affordable, zero carbon energy.

We know that achieving our ambitions would be impossible without our people. Because we're tackling some of the world's toughest problems, we need the very best people to help us. They're our most important asset so that's why we continually invest in them.

RES is a family with a diverse workforce, and we are dedicated to the personal professional growth of our people, no matter what stage of their career they're at. We can promise you rewarding work which makes a real impact, the chance to learn from inspiring colleagues from across a growing, global network and opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

Our competitive package offers a wide range of benefits and rewards.

This role will be offered on a part time basis (20-30 hours per week) and is for a fixed period of 12 months.

The position

Offered on a part time basis and reporting to the Senior Management Accountant of the business unit, the Finance Assistant will be responsible for assisting in the preparation and delivery of the management accounts of the Asset Management team for Northern Europe. The ideal candidate will have strong financial acumen, excellent analytical skills and the ability to work to and prioritise multiple tasks and deadlines.

Organisational Context

The Asset Management team looks after wind farms, solar and storage plants at the operating stage in the Northern Europe. Within this department, the finance team provides back-office support to the wider Asset Management & Operations team.

Accountabilities

Preparation of periodic financial reporting and analysis packages for the team on a timely and accurate basis
Ensuring that invoicing for AM contracts is correct and up to date (including setting up new projects within the relevant system)
Prepare and post month-end journal entries, including accruals, prepayments, and adjustments
Assist in the preparation of the annual budget for Asset Management
Assist with the year-end audit and liaising with external auditors and tax advisors
Assist with the migration of data and processes to the new ERP system
Supporting regular queries from the Asset Managers
Executing additional tasks to meet changing business needs and departmental objectives

Knowledge

Strong aptitude for accounting

Skills

Strong Microsoft Excel and accountancy systems skills
Attention to detail
Proactive, ‘can do’ attitude, with a focus on continuous improvement of reporting and analysis
Good communication skills and the confidence and credibility to communicate to external parties
Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously and take initiative when needed
Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks and deadlines
Good problem solving skills
Ability to articulate financial information to non-finance specialists
Attention to detail

Experience

Experience of monthly, quarterly and annual management accounting routines within a commercial organisation
Experience of using an ERP system (use of Agresso and IFS a distinct advantage but not essential)
Experience in communicating with non-financial internal stakeholders would be beneficial
Preparation of statutory financial statements would be a distinct advantage but not essential

Qualifications

Studying ACA/ACCA/CIMA
AAT qualified/part qualified
Degree or the equivalent in a finance discipline

At RES we celebrate difference as we know it makes our company a great place to work. Encouraging applicants with different backgrounds, ideas and points of view, we create teams who work together to solve complex problems and design practical solutions for our clients. Our multiple perspectives come from many sources including the diverse ethnicity, culture, gender, nationality, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, marital status, parental status, education, social background and life experience of our people.

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About the Company

Renewable Energy Systems

Kings Langley, Hertfordshire, UK

5000 +

<div class="org-about-module__description"> <div id="ember58" class="ember-view organization-about-module__content-consistant-cards-description"><span class="lt-line-clamp__raw-line">RES is the world’s largest independent renewable energy company, working across 24 countries and active in wind, solar, energy storage, biomass, hydro, green hydrogen, transmission, and distribution. An industry innovator for over 40 years, RES has delivered more than 24 GW of renewable energy projects across the globe and plans to bring more than 22 GW of new capacity online in the next five years. As a service provider, RES has the skills and experience in asset management, operations and maintenance (O&M), and spare parts – supporting 41GW of renewable assets across 1,300 sites. RES brings to the market a range of purposeful, practical technology-based products and digital solutions designed to maximise investment and deployment of renewable energy. RES is the power behind a clean energy future where everyone has access to affordable zero carbon energy bringing together global experience, passion, and the innovation of its 4,500 people to transform the way energy is generated, stored and supplied.</span></div> </div> <div class="org-about-module__content-improvement"> <div class="org-about-module__content-box"> </div> </div>