Finance Assistant (12 Month FTC)

Renewable Energy Systems Ltd; Kings Langley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Finance Assistant to join their Asset Management team. This part-time role offers the opportunity to contribute to the preparation of management accounts for wind farms and solar plants across Northern Europe. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial acumen, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. You'll be part of a diverse workforce committed to personal and professional growth, working alongside inspiring colleagues. This role not only offers rewarding work that makes a real impact but also the chance to learn and develop in a supportive environment focused on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Strong financial acumen and analytical skills are essential.
• Experience with monthly and annual management accounting routines.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of financial reporting and analysis packages.
• Assist with month-end journal entries and annual budget preparation.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Accountancy systems

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Time management

Education

Studying ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Degree in finance discipline

Tools

Agresso

IFS

Job description

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.

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 Northern Europe. Within this department, the finance team provides back-office support to the wider Asset Management & Operations team.

Accountabilities

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

Knowledge

• Strong aptitude for accounting

Skills

• Strong Microsoft Excel and accountancy systems skills
• 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
• Ability to articulate financial information to non-finance specialists

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
• 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.