About Deutsche Windtechnik
DEUTSCHE WINDTECHNIK is Germany’s largest Independent Service Provider offering a comprehensive service package for Wind Turbine Generators (WTG) from one single source. With more than 6,600 WTGs under contract and more than 1,800 employees operating in several European countries, Deutsche Windtechnik sets the bar for Independent Service Provider services in the European wind energy sector.

In 2015, Deutsche Windtechnik entered the UK market and now has over 640 WTG’s/700MW under Service & Maintenance contracts, our aim being to expand further into the onshore market. Deutsche Windtechnik Ltd‘s head office is located in Livingston.

You will work closely with all departments in the UK and other group companies to ensure we are providing a level of service expected from a market leader. Although the majority of your time will be spent working in the UK you may be expected to spend some periods working with colleagues in Germany and in other DWT group countries.
At Deutsche Windtechnik Ltd, we need to make our people our priority and make it our mission to give customers a choice outside of traditional OEM service provision. Our vision is to be the preferred independent service provider for all wind farm owners and operators by making our services safer, cleaner, efficient, compliant, and right the first time.
Role clarification
The Finance Support is responsible for providing accounting and administrative support to the finance department, providing remote support to our sites within the UK. The ideal candidate will be experienced in handling a wide range of administrative support. They will be able to work independently in a busy work environment. They will be extremely organised, flexible and enjoy the challenges of supporting a busy team.

Duties and responsibilities

• Creating quotations and sales invoices for all additional services
• Maintain additional services tracker (reporting spreadsheet) and ensure communication with wider business to ensure billing is completed timely
• Process supplier invoices
• Complete regular supplier statement reconciliations
• Code and process credit card statements
• Code and process employee expenses
• Understand and apply cost centre accounting
• Understand basic VAT rules
• Support finance manager with general accounts / finance topics
• Liaise with invoicing/contracts department & stores team to resolve open issues
• Point of contact for Deutsche Windtechnik main phone line

Qualifications

• Experience in administration and working in a busy office environment
• Excellent IT skills and proficiency in using Microsoft Office (e.g. Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint)
• Previous use of ERP/Accounting system
• Excellent attention to detail
• Able to prioritise work and successfully meet deadlines
• Be willing to learn new skills and be adaptable to change in processes as required

Personal Attributes

• A team player who enjoys helping others
• Highly organised individual with a pragmatic approach to solving problems
• Reliable individual with a high level of integrity and motivation
• Excellent communicator (written and verbal)
• Proactive and self-confident who can work methodically and well under pressure

Equal Opportunity
You will also need to provide the correct Right to Work documentation and relevant qualifications.
Deutsche Windtechnik is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a work environment that is free from discrimination and where employees are treated with dignity and respect. Employment at DWT is based solely on an individual’s merit and qualifications, which are directly related to job competence. DWT does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, ancestry, genetic information, citizenship, religion, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, rules or regulations. We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, promotion and benefits.
Please make us aware if there are any adjustments that need to be made during the recruitment process

We Offer

• The opportunity to be part of one team that support each other and work together
• A challenging and diverse work environment
• Opportunities for professional and personal development
• Celebrate achievements together at yearly company events
• 32 days annual leave (increases with length of service)
• Private Health Insurance (which includes free online GP appointments, travel insurance and optical/ dental cash back option)
• Employee Assistance Programme which provides employees with 24/7 confidential help
• Private Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance

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If so, we would like to get to know you!
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Unfortunately due to the volume of applications we are unable to get in contact with all applicants. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of applying, please assume that your application has not been successful

• Creating quotations and sales invoices for all additional services
• Maintain additional services tracker (reporting spreadsheet) and ensure communication with wider business to ensure billing is completed timely
• Process supplier invoices
• Complete regular supplier statement reconciliations
• Code and process credit card statements
• Code and process employee expenses
• Understand and apply cost centre accounting
• Understand basic VAT rules
• Support finance manager with general accounts / finance topics
• Liaise with invoicing/contracts department & stores team to resolve open issues
• Point of contact for Deutsche Windtechnik main phone lin