Assistant Accountant

at  SmartestEnergy

We are recruiting an Assistant Accountant for the Financial Reporting team to support our month-end close and ongoing accounting and control activities. The business has experienced strong growth in the last few years and our Finance team is expanding.
If you are an energetic and well-organised individual that is looking for your first experience of accounting and financial reporting in the energy industry, then this could be the role for you…

WHAT SKILLS/EXPERIENCE DO I NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL?

• Accounting Enthusiast: You have a foundational understanding of accounting principles and financial statements, either from work experience or education.
• Tech-Savvy: Proficient in Excel and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Energetic & Proactive: A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to take initiative.

• Month-End Tasks: Prepare accounting workpapers and journal entries, focusing on corporate opex, assets, and P&L allocations.
• Quality Control: Ensure accuracy in operational journal entries and contribute to financial data reliability.
• Reporting: Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and monthly project cost reports for key stakeholders.
• Approval Processes: Manage employee expense and entertainment applications for efficient operations.
• Compliance: Assist in annual statutory accounts preparation, external audits, and compliance activities like supplier callbacks.