Accounts Assistant - Renewable Developer

Posted 13 March 2020
LocationBerlin Schöneberg
Job type Permanent
Discipline Renewable Energy & InfrastructureEnergy, ESG & Green Tech Finance
Contact NameAlex Rowntree

Job description

THE OPPORTUNITY: 

 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-qualified Accounts Assistant to join a Renewables Developer in Berlin, Germany.  Due to the company's ambitious growth strategy, a competent and resourceful Accounts Assistant is being sought with the opportunity to lead on AR/AP, reconciliations and VAT on various European Development projects. 

 

THE ROLE: 

  • Assisting in the preparation of management accounts, arranging transaction and balance sheet reconciliations
  • Leading the accounts payable process
  • Preparation of payment runs and bank reconciliations
  • Processing and filing purchase invoices
  • Raising sales invoices
  • Liaising with suppliers and customers on reconciliations and queries
  • Maintaining and updating investor schedules
  • Production of dividend and loan certificates
  • Processing and checking expense claims and credit card statements
  • Assisting in preparation of VAT returns
  • Responsible for banking liaison - i.e. coordinating mandates for opening accounts, adding signatories, managing bank summary reports, and other applications
  • Due to the small nature of the company there will be a number of ad hoc duties that will assist the accounting team and investment managers
 

THE INDIVIDUAL: 

 
  • Must be ACA, ACCA, or CIMA part-qualified or QBE
  • Well-presented individual with outgoing personality
  • Proficient knowledge of Excel and MS Office
  • Accounting package experience
  • High level of numeracy
  • Keen attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
  • Ability to take responsibility and work with limited supervision
  • Strong communication and personal skills
  • Experience within the Renewable Energy/Infrastructure Sector is highly preferred but not essential 

 

Please submit your CV to alex@greenrecruitmentcompany.com for immediate review