Finance Assistant (AP/AR) - Hybrid, Global Impact

SmartestEnergy Business; Worthing; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

SmartestEnergy Business in Worthing, UK, seeks a proactive, organised transactional finance professional to deliver accurate AP and AR processing, including invoices, payments, receipts and reconciliations, while maintaining reliable records and adhering to financial controls.

You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders, manage supplier and customer data in Workday, investigate discrepancies, and support the smooth running of AP/AR operations.

Qualifications

• Studying towards AAT, or able to demonstrate equivalent relevant finance experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365, especially Excel and Outlook.
• Open to using Microsoft Copilot and AI tools to support efficient, accurate work.
• Accurate, organised with strong attention to detail and ability to manage changing priorities.
• Collaborative and customer-focused with clear and professional communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide an efficient, accurate transactional finance service across AP/AR.
• Process invoices, payments, receipts and reconciliations within deadlines.
• Maintain supplier and customer records in Workday and resolve queries.
• Investigate discrepancies and support AP/AR operations.
• Identify opportunities to improve, automate and simplify processes.

Skills

AAT in progress

Excel

Outlook

Attention to detail

Stakeholder communication

Education

Studying towards AAT

Tools

Microsoft 365

Copilot / AI tools

Job description

SmartestEnergy Business in Worthing, UK, seeks a proactive, organised transactional finance professional to deliver accurate AP and AR processing, including invoices, payments, receipts and reconciliations, while maintaining reliable records and adhering to financial controls.

You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders, manage supplier and customer data in Workday, investigate discrepancies, and support the smooth running of AP/AR operations.