In this leadership position, you’ll take charge of our finance shared service team, ensuring smooth and accurate processing of invoices, supplier payments, credit control, payroll, VAT, and more. You’ll be responsible for maintaining high standards of accuracy and timelines across all financial activities, supporting month and year end reporting, and fostering productive relationships with customers and suppliers.
Working on a part time basis (18 hours per week), this role is designed to offer flexibility and balance, making it the perfect fit for someone who values both their career and family life.
At Cenergist, we provide energy and water efficiency solutions, our turnkey delivery process takes clients from concept stage to measured results so they can meet their Net Zero and sustainability goals.
Cenergist has established a reputation in the UK as a provider of choice for the public sector, utilities and commercial clients based on quality and performance. Our success is underpinned by our values which includes a commitment to quality, collaboration, supporting each other and embracing innovation. The role is a great opportunity to join a business that is constantly moving forward and pushing new technology with their work.
Key Responsibilities:
* To ensure the team complete all accounts receivable invoicing and collections accurately and on a timely basis.
* To ensure the team process and log all accounts payable transactions, completing appropriate matching and tax review of each invoice (including CIS).
* Managing supplier payment proposals and processing in line with due dates highlighting any anomalies and suggesting remedies.
* To ensure the recording of all bank transactions and that all records and entries within the ERP system are updated on a daily basis in an accurate and timely fashion.
* To ensure completion of monthly bank reconciliations for multiple bank accounts, investigating and explaining anomalies before independent review and filing.
* To prepare monthly VAT and CIS returns, ensuring these are reviewed and submitted on a timely basis.
* To ensure completion of monthly reconciliations including trade debtors, trade payables, other creditors and VAT.
* To ensure timely processing of payroll payments and journals in the ERP system.
* To ensure all employee expense reports are processed on a timely basis, ensuring information is accurate and reviewed for tax and is supported by receipts or equivalent and line manager approval in line with policy.
* To assist with monthly close and journal management by being responsible for the accurate completion of entries into the ERP system.
* To assist with month end / year end preparation and procedures and provision of information to auditors.
Qualifications & Experience:
* A strong educational background with a minimum of GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
* Extensive experience in accounting or finance, including leading small teams.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (advanced skills preferred).
* Familiarity with ERP systems (Sage 50 experience is a bonus).
* A proven ability to work with customers and suppliers, both internal and external.
* Excellent attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in all tasks.
* Strong organizational and multitasking skills to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
* A proactive, assertive, and diplomatic approach to problem-solving.
* The ability to analyze large volumes of data and present insights clearly.
* Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including senior executives.
Personal Attributes:
* A confident leader who works collaboratively and independently to achieve common goals.
* Someone who embodies Cenergist’s values: Quality, Collaboration, Innovation, Support, and Passion.
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