Senior Finance Administrator

Northern Gas and Power; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy consultancy in Gateshead is looking for an experienced Finance Administrator to manage and update the sales ledger accurately. Responsibilities include reviewing sales documents, liaising with directors for issue resolution, and monitoring overdue accounts. Ideal candidates should possess AAT qualifications or equivalent experience, strong knowledge of credit control processes, and advanced Excel skills. Join a diverse team committed to inclusion and individual growth with industry-leading perks.

Benefits

Negotiable base salary of £35,000

No late finishes or weekends

Full month of December off fully paid

Opportunities for additional incentives

Qualifications

• AAT qualification or equivalent experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of sales ledger and credit control processes is essential.
• Advanced Excel skills are necessary for the position.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the company's sales ledger accurately.
• Review sales documents and input contract information for invoicing schedules.
• Liaise with the Service Operations Director to resolve invoicing issues.
• Monitor overdue accounts and follow up on outstanding balances.

Skills

Sales ledger knowledge

Credit control processes

Advanced Excel

SAP experience

Problem-solving abilities

Education

AAT qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

Hi, we’re Northern Gas and Power

Northern Gas and Power (a subsidiary of Global Procurement Group) is an international energy procurement specialist and is the largest energy consultancy in Europe. We guide businesses of all sizes ranging from SMEs to global organisations in purchasing their energy contracts.

What’s in it for you?

• Industry-leading compensation package : Negotiable base salary of £35,000 (DoE)
• Work-life balance : No late finishes or weekends – keep your plans with friends and family
• Develop under industry leading experts : We have the best talent in the industry, allowing you to progress and learn from the best in the business
• Enhance annual leave : Full month of December off fully paid
• Added incentives : Opportunities to earn tickets to events, vouchers and many more rewards

What exactly will you do?

• Maintain and update the company’s sales ledger, ensuring all customer account information is accurate and current
• Review sales documents and input contract information into the accounting system to set up invoicing schedules accordingly
• Liaise with the Service Operations Director to resolve any issues that prevent invoicing
• Reconciling contract invoicing to signed contracts
• Monthly cashflow forecasting for various entities across multiple jurisdictionsRecord and track costs for individual contracts
• Provide financial insights to help management make strategic decisions
• Prepare and distribute monthly statements and account summaries for internal and external stakeholders
• Monitor overdue accounts, follow up on outstanding balances, and liaise with customers in line with company credit control policies
• Identify discrepancies on customer accounts, and resolve issues efficiently
• Record customer receipts promptly and accurately in the accounting system
• Prepare sales agent commission reports and assist the sales team with any commission-related queries
• Assist in month-end and year-end close processes

What we’re looking for

• AAT qualification or equivalent experience
• Strong knowledge of sales ledger and credit control processes including contract accounting
• Advanced knowledge of Excel
• Experience using SAP or similar ERP systems
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and integrity in handling sensitive financial information
• Strong problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach resolving account discrepancies

Diversity in our heritage, inclusion in our future.

NGP is a Disability Confident employer and is committed to inclusion and diversity. We welcome applications from people with a disability or long-term health condition.

We do our utmost at Northern Gas and Power, part of Global Procurement Group (GPG) to value our People for who they truly are. We want all our colleagues to feel free to be themselves at work.

Our People Strategy reflects our vision of an attractive and diverse organisation. Between all our companies, our colleagues make up over 30 nationalities from five countries around the globe.

We’re building a welcoming workplace where we recognise, respect, and celebrate each other’s stories. Be part of our story. Be you at NGP. #BeYouAtNGP

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