Graduate Accountant - Renewable Energy
- Posted 10 July 2019
- Salary £25-30k
- LocationLondon
- Job type Permanent
- Discipline Renewable Energy & Infrastructure, Energy, ESG & Green Tech Finance
- Reference77543
Job description
THE OPPORTUNITY:
Brilliant opportunity for a bright graduate to join the asset management team of a leading renewable energy investor as a Graduate Accountant.
This particular fund are leaders within the sector and their current multi £billion portfolio includes solar PV, onshore wind, bioenergy & storage assets.
The company has ambitious plans for the future and is keen to recruit a competent and reliable individual able to work independently to help administer the various projects we currently manage.
THE ROLE:
Supporting the Finance Manager, the main responsibilities for the role are:
- Assisting in the preparation of management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations for a number of project vehicles
- Preparation of payment runs and bank reconciliations
- Processing and filing purchase invoices
- Raising sales invoices
- Liaising with suppliers and customers on reconciliations and queries
- Transaction posting
- 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:
- Well-presented individual with outgoing personality
- Good degree in a relevant discipline & Excellent A-levels
- Strong 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
- A reliable, honest and discreet individual
- Strong communication and personal skills
- Although no prior experience within the low carbon sectors is not required, it will be advantageous if the candidate is able to demonstrate an interest in sustainability