Finance Assistant

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Worthing, West Sussex, England, GBR
Hybrid
Entry level
Energy • Utilities • Renewable Energy
The Role
Process Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable transactions, including invoices, payments, receipts, reconciliations, and financial records. Maintain supplier and customer data in Workday, investigate discrepancies, respond to finance queries, follow financial controls, and support process improvements. The role requires accuracy, organization, collaboration, customer focus, and effective use of Microsoft 365 and AI tools.
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We are seeking a proactive and organised professional to provide an efficient, accurate and customer-focused transactional finance service across Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR). The role is responsible for ensuring invoices, payments, receipts and reconciliations are processed accurately and within agreed deadlines, maintaining reliable financial records and ensuring compliance with established financial controls and approval processes.

Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, you will manage day-to-day finance queries, maintain accurate supplier and customer records within Workday, investigate discrepancies and support the smooth running of AP and AR operations. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, a customer-focused approach and the ability to work collaboratively, while identifying opportunities to improve, simplify and automate processes to enhance the overall efficiency of the Finance function.

What skills/experience do I need to be successful?


  • Studying towards AAT, or able to demonstrate equivalent relevant finance experience;

  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft 365, particularly Excel and Outlook;

  • Open to using Microsoft Copilot and AI tools appropriately to support efficient, accurate and improved ways of working;

  • Accurate, organised and dependable, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage changing priorities;

  • Collaborative and customer-focused, with clear and professional communication.

What sets us apart?

  • Global Impact: With offices in the UK, US, and Australia, and plans for further expansion, you'll be part of a dynamic, globally-minded team, with opportunities to explore new markets and make a difference on a global scale.

  • Flexible Working: Embrace the freedom to work from anywhere in the world for up to 30 days a year. We prioritize work-life balance, recognizing that your well-being matters. Find out more here.

  • Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We celebrate our diverse culture and value individuals irrespective of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality, or ethnicity. Join a team where diversity is not just welcomed but celebrated as a key driver of growth and innovation.

What does hybrid working mean to us?

Hybrid working typically means 2 days in the office location listed on this advert and 3 days working at home each week. Some occasional travel to our other offices may be required.

What happens next?

Once we receive your application, it will be reviewed by a human – no bots here! The average process typically takes around 2-3 weeks, with 2 stages of video interviews using Teams. However, this can vary depending on the role. We may invite you for a face-to-face meeting or require only 1 video interview. If you have any questions or need support, our Recruitment Team is here to assist you.

Ready to join us on our journey to digitise, decarbonise, and localize the future of energy? Apply now.

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Skills Required

  • Studying towards AAT or able to demonstrate equivalent relevant finance experience
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft 365, particularly Excel and Outlook
  • Willingness to use Microsoft Copilot and AI tools appropriately
  • Strong attention to detail, accuracy, organization, dependability, and ability to manage changing priorities
  • Collaborative and customer-focused approach with clear, professional communication
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The Company
HQ: London
837 Employees
Year Founded: 2001

What We Do

SmartestEnergy is a B2B renewable-energy company and energy retail partner backed by Marubeni Corporation. It supplies flexible, reliable electricity solutions to businesses and communities, including fixed, renewable and structured energy products. The company also supports independent generators through trading, origination and routes to market, helping customers and partners understand and achieve net zero while enabling smarter, more sustainable energy decisions across the UK, US and Australia.

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