Are you looking to be part of our finance team at the Energy Institute an organisation that works with the energy industry to meet society’s energy needs and tackle climate change?

We are looking for a dynamic, self-motivated, articulate Management Accountant, with experience in the preparation of financial management reports.

Management Accountant – Full time, Permanent.

Who we’re looking for:

Do you want to be an important part of a small finance team at the Energy Institute, an organisation that works with the energy industry to meet society’s energy needs and tackle climate change?

We are looking for a dynamic, self-motivated, articulate Management Accountant, with experience in the preparation of financial management reports. The role will be responsible for assisting in the preparation of periodic financial management reports, providing guidance to budget holders, responsible for taxation and ensure the accuracy of all records. The ideal candidate will be have excellent IT and administrative skills. In addition, you will have had experience of working with accounting systems.

Who we are:

The EI is the chartered professional membership body for people who work across the world of energy. Our purpose is creating a better energy future for our members and society by accelerating a just global energy transition to net zero. We do this by attracting, developing and equipping the diverse future energy workforce; informing energy decision-making through convening expertise and advice; and enabling industry and consumers to make energy lower carbon, safer and more efficient.

At the EI we endeavour to find talent that will live and breathe our values. Our employees, and our extensive network of volunteers, pursue their work in line with a set of values reflecting the culture of the organisation: we are inclusive by treating each other with care and respect; we build trust through open and professional collaboration; and we are passionate about making a difference.

A registered charity, incorporated by Royal Charter in 2003 but with a heritage dating back more than a century, the EI is licensed to offer professional registration as Chartered Energy Engineer, Chartered Environmentalist and, uniquely, Chartered Energy Manager status. It is also home to a range of collaborative initiatives, including the G+ Global Offshore Wind Health and Safety Organisation, SafetyOn and POWERful Women. We host the annual International Energy Week, International Energy Awards, publish the annual Statistical Review of World Energy, the Energy Barometer, weekly New Energy World Magazine, and provide the Toolbox web app helping the energy workforce learn lessons from incidents and get home safe.

What you’ll do:

This role is part of our small, busy, friendly, London-based finance team, delivering the EI’s financial strategy in support of the wider organisation’s business objectives.

The successful candidate will need to work to tight deadlines, be efficient in producing timely and accurate information with the following key responsibilities:

• To assist in the preparation of periodic financial management report for leadership team, budget holders and Finance & Audit committee.
• Preparation and submission of VAT to external organisations.
• Prepare and submit Gift Aid.
• Administer the production of year end accounts.
• Supervise bank reconciliations for all bank accounts and to produce regular reconciliations of other accounts.
• To provide assistance and guidance to all budget holders.
• To control all entries to the ledger and to ensure that appropriate documentation is received and filed.
• Liaise with branches to determine budgets and year end reporting.

Other duties

• To be a point of contact for both internal and external financial enquires to ensure compliance with all financial regulations.
• Contribute to the development of and maintain financial controls policies.
• Ensure all accounting records are processed in a timely manner
• Responsible for ensuring the integrity and security of banking procedures
• To liaise with external auditors and compliance auditors as required.
• Working in accordance with agreed policies, procedures and practice inclusive of Health and Safety at Work requirements.
• Actively participate in appraisals, team meetings.
• Undertake any other duties necessary to this port as delegated by the Financial Controller.

Experience

The knowledge, experience, and qualifications you need:

• AAT Level 4 or equivalent.
• Experience in financial reporting and forecasting.
• Numeracy, attention to detail, efficiency and accuracy.
• Experience in using accounting software (preferably IRIS but not essential).
• Demonstrable ability to work effectively as part of a team, with a collaborative approach to achieving organisational goals.
• Able to plan, prioritise and carry out routine work.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to convey information clearly and courteously, in person, by phone and in writing.
• Discretion and proven ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Accounting experience: 5 years

Desirable / person specification:

• Knowledge of VAT rules and procedures
• Proficient use of Microsoft Outlook
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• An enthusiastic approach and keenness to learn.

Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum depending on experience, plus benefits

Benefits:

• Training and professional development opportunities
• Compressed working scheme – extended daily hours in return for every other Friday off
• All-company/team socials
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexible working
• Pension
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Season Ticket Loan
• Great office culture

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to mbibby@energyinst.org by Tuesday 18th June 2024.

1^st Interviews will take place online on 1^st & 3^rd July 2024, with 2^nd Interviews face-to-face on Wednesday 10^th July 2024. Successful candidate start date: 2^nd September 2024

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