Job Description
Accounts Assistant
Permanent : Full Time (37.5 hours per week)
Salary Starting from £24,156 PA + Bonus + Benefits
Ref: fe/24/16
Important information for candidates:
firmus energy use reserve lists for positions where more than one candidate is deemed suitable for a position. Reserve lists are in place for 12 months during which reserve candidates will be offered the same or similar post should one become available during this time.
firmus energy is responsible for the construction and operation of a natural gas network of over 1,900km; the equivalent of laying mains from Antrim to Rome! With over 112,000 customers between our ‘10 towns’ and Belfast markets the future looks bright at firmus energy. firmus energy has a key role to play and a significant contribution to make in the decarbonisation targets set for net zero by 2050 and with significant work already underway, are excited to be part of this change.
We are a family-feel business and offer excellent remuneration and benefits packages, together with comprehensive training and development programmes and the opportunity to excel in challenging and progressive roles.
The role
Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Accounts Assistant will be responsible for supporting the Financial Controller and the Finance Team in the development and maintenance of the organisation’s financial information systems. The successful candidate will support the business in all financial reconciliation activities prepared as part of the monthly management accounts.
About The Role
Key Accountabilities:
* Responsible for preparing monthly bank reconciliations for all firmus energy bank accounts including investigation and posting of unreconciled items;
* Responsible for monthly balance sheet reconciliations including but not limited to, the monthly creditors control account reconciliation, including liaising with the Ledger Co-ordinator in investigating anomalies;
* Assisting in the preparation of the monthly schedule of accruals and prepayments including reconciliation to the nominal ledger;
* Support the Accountants within the Finance Team with any other monthly reconciliations or analytical tasks;
* Assist in the preparation of monthly and/or quarterly HMRC reconciliations;
* Assist in the month end process including preparation of Opex accruals and analysis of Opex against budget;
* Support the weekly incentives process, including the review and approval of underlying incentive documentation;
* Assist the wider Finance Team in the administration of the monthly expenses process;
* Assist in the preparation of financial information including copy documentation and reconciliations for the external auditors;
* Undertake any other duties or special projects as required by the Financial Controller and Finance Director.
Skills Needed
About The Company
An award-winning, Top 100 energy business based in Antrim with almost 130 employees. We design & build gas networks across NI and supply natural gas to over 110,000 homes and businesses. Established in 2005 we built our network over 35 towns and cities in our original Ten Towns and Belfast. Our network is more than 2,200km, the equivalent of laying mains from Antrim to Frankfurt!We have an important job to do helping deliver reliable and sustainable green gas to heat homes, power factories, universities and critical services.Information for candidates:We use reserve lists for positions where more than one candidate is deemed suitable. Reserve lists are for 12 months during which reserve candidates will be offered the same or similar post should one become available.
Company Culture
Specific Purpose (temporary) Contracts: Should a permanent vacancy arise during the course of a Specific Purpose Contract, the successful candidate will be offered the position on a permanent basis where eligible. What makes firmus energy a great place to work. We are a values-based, award-winning energy business with a family-feel. We are committed to offering rewarding and challenging careers in the energy sector and provide excellent remuneration and benefits packages, not least hybrid working for all staff. We care about our people, the environment and the communities we work in and we have fun too. Why not join us on our journey to a cleaner, brighter future as we transition towards more renewable sources of energy. firmus energy is an equal opportunities employer.
Desired Criteria
* Actively working towards a professional accounting qualification (such as CIMA, ACCA or ACA)
* Knowledge of Sage200 Online
Required Criteria
* Minimum five passes at GCSE Level Grade C or above (or equivalent) to include English & Maths;
* Previous experience in a finance/accounting environment is essential;
* Strong numerical skills and strong attention to detail;
* Advanced PC skills, particularly Excel;
* Excellent communication and presentation skills;
* Well organised, with proven time management skills and the ability to handle multiple requests simultaneously
Closing DateThursday 26th September, 2024