Accounts Payable Assistant (Fixed Term Contract 5-6 months)

Octopus Energy Group; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant to join their finance team. The role involves processing invoices, preparing payments, and supporting month-end reporting. The company promotes a flexible working environment and offers opportunities for professional development and growth within the team.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Equity Options Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

SmartPension Scheme

Access to tax-free childcare

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent with a 2:1.
• Experience in finance or accounting.

Responsibilities

• Help with invoices and data entry.
• Prepare payments.
• Run month-end reporting.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Basic Excel

Understanding of Accounts Payable

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

We’re looking for a highly motivated and organized Accounts Payable Assistant to join our busy Finance team. You’ll help keep things running smoothly by processing invoices and supporting both colleagues and suppliers.

Reporting to our Management Accountant, we’ll support your development and offer opportunities to grow within the team.

What you'll do

1. Help with invoices and data entry
2. Prepare payments
3. Run month-end reporting
4. Perform other ad hoc projects as assigned by your manager
5. Be trained in our systems and software

What you'll need

• A degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent with a 2:1 or finance or accounting experience
• Basic Excel skills
• An understanding of accounts payable
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work in a high-volume, entrepreneurial environment—speed and accuracy are key
• Willingness to receive training in our systems and software

Why else you'll love it here

• Our company culture: We won best company to work for in 2019, and our CEO, Greg, has recorded a podcast about our culture and how we empower our people.
• Flexible working environment: Genuine work-life balance; we are in the top 5 companies in the UK. We treat you as a human and strive to make work and life merge smoothly.
• Relaxation: We don’t count your holidays; we work hard, and we believe in playing hard within reason.
• Equity Options Scheme: You own a part of the business through share options across the Octopus Energy Group, aligning everyone towards success.
• Office culture: Our offices are stocked with fruit, breakfast, great coffee, and soft drinks. We support tech requirements and hold weekly company updates and social events, including Family Dinner.
• Social Events: We sponsor YeoValley's summer festival, valleyfest, and aim for three parties a year, including offsite summer parties with families.
• Parents: Access to tax-free childcare and enhanced maternity/paternity pay. During lockdown, we created OctoKids TV to entertain children.
• Your development: We support internal and external courses, learning, and study support tailored to you.
• SmartPension Scheme: Employer contributes 5%, employee 3%, with options to contribute more.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: To reduce your carbon footprint and promote health.