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Energy Finance Manager

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Hoddesdon

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GBP 50,000 - 65,000

Full time

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Job summary

A leading property management company is seeking an Energy Finance Manager to oversee billing and debt collection for their heat network. The role involves managing customer queries, liaising with billing providers, and ensuring financial accuracy. Candidates should have a background in accountancy and strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits, including healthcare and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus all Bank Holidays

Free Healthcare cashback Plan

Sponsorship for study and professional qualifications

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Access to Our Place Rewards

Qualifications

Background in Accountancy or book-keeping.
Ability to make decisions independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

Manage external billing agents and facilitate debt collection.
Respond to customer queries about district heating accounts.
Liaise with billing providers regarding tariff setting.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Communication

Education

AAT qualified or actively working towards

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

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About Us:

Join the RMG family and join one of the largest and most respected property management companies with a portfolio spanning over 144,000 households across the UK. We offer a range of job opportunities, from property management, finance, customer services, and everything in between, which makes us a great place to work.

And it doesn't stop there. Every one of our employees has the opportunity to learn, develop and grow in their chosen career pathway and reach their potential.

Role Purpose:

As Energy Finance Manager for the Heat Network at Residential Management Group (RMG), you will manage external billing agents and facilitate the collection of debt. You will ensure customer queries are responded to efficiently and accurately regarding outstanding debt and billing arrangements as well as financial management and reconciliation of the heat network funds

Where is the role based?

You'll be working full time at our offices in Hoddesdon, EN11 0DR

Key Responsibilities:

Respond to customer queries about the financial position of their district heating accounts.
Liaise with billing providers regarding tariff setting and debt recovery.
Facilitate the transfer of debt from the billing agent into RMG's processes.
Attend meetings with key clients to discuss ongoing issues and plans for resolution.
Provide training and coaching to colleagues around the completions processes.
Offer an escalation path to assist internal and external customers with complex queries/problems.
Follow and adhere to company processes, procedures, and policies.

Essential Skills and Experience:

A background in Accountancy or book-keeping
AAT qualified or actively working towards
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel (Intermediate Level).
High level of attention to detail and strong time management skills.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to provide consistent high-level customer service to both internal and external customers.
Ability to make decisions independently and collaboratively, based on reasoned arguments and supported by evidence.

Preferred Qualifications:

Member level IRPM (Institute of Residential property management)
Working knowledge of the Heat Network Regulations or the wider utilities sector

Our benefits:

A 37.5-hour working week with a competitive salary.
27 days holiday plus all Bank Holidays plus 2 additional paid volunteer days per year.
Free Healthcare cashback Plan (re-claiming for optical treatment, dental care, physiotherapy, GP Charges, plus 24/7 access to remote GP Services).
Sponsorship for study and professional qualifications (up to 5 study days).
Pension scheme (matched up to 7%) and Life assurance (4 x annual salary).
Access to Our Place Rewards, offering a huge range of shopping discounts, instore vouchers, reloadable e-cards, cashback on online purchases, and many exclusive offers

What's next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment team

If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on skillsemployment@placesforpeople.co.uk.

Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.

If you are using a mobile device such as an iPad then ensure your CV is stored in the cloud, we currently support Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox.

If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls

At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect.

We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment.

By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities.

Armed Forces - We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant. Places for People will guarantee an interview for any candidate who is serving or has formerly served in the Armed Forces, as a reservist, armed forces veteran (including the wounded, injured and sick), cadet instructor and military spouse/partner and who meets the essential criteria for the vacancy.

Disability Confident - We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident scheme certified as Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This helps us to successfully employ and retain people with disabilities and health conditions. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview. The Equality Act 2010 (Disability Discrimination Act 1995 for NI) defines a disabled person as someone who has a physical or mental impairment that has sa substantial and long-term negative effect on their ability to do daily activities.

Neurodivergent – Neurodiverse individuals have highly valuable skills, and we recognise that a traditional interview process sometimes works against them and doesn’t allow them to self-advocate. Neurodiverse applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview.

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