Assistant Accountant
Posting date : 08/04/2025
Requisition ID : 45300
Assistant Accountant
About Us
ENGIE is a global leader in low-carbon energy supply and services. We have been active in the UK energy market for over 20 years, focusing on energy storage and renewable energy (solar, wind, biogas), while supplying energy to organisations of all sizes.
We are reshaping the energy future by reconciling economic performance with a positive impact on people and the planet. We are looking for individuals committed to helping turn our vision into reality.
Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a high calibre graduate to join a large and dynamic finance and business performance function in Leeds city centre as an Assistant Accountant. This role will come with full CIMA study support.
The role provides excellent development opportunities and is accountable for preparation of several types of financial information for internal and external stakeholders.
This is a Hybrid role assigned to our Leeds office where the successful candidate would be based two days a week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package
Key Responsibilities:
- Validate cost of sales invoices to industry data.
- Resolve queries with industry counterparties.
- Create and validate TPI (broker) invoices and resolve queries with these.
- Managing recovery of exposed TPIs by calculating and processing accurate reconciliations
- Reducing balance sheet position relating to ended contracts by identifying required reconciliations and providing accurate reconciliation information
- Providing information to support the month end reporting cycle.
- Assisting in the production and delivery of monthly management accounts.
- Aid with variance analysis of revenues and costs and follow variances through to recovery.
- Understand the sales order book and identify any data discrepancies.
- Understanding our cost data, industry data flows and volumes.
- Development of profitability reporting through price component revenue analysis.
- Producing documentation for the BSR review.
- Maintain process documentation for processes within the role.
- Perform reconciliations for major cost components
Skills
- Proven ability to produce accurate work under tight deadlines, be organised, methodical, and be receptive to change.
- Excellent process delivery/improvement skills.
- The role requires computer literacy with Excel and Microsoft Office.
- Experience of using Microsoft Power BI would be an advantage.
- Teamwork skills to suit a variety of different situations.
- Highly numerate.
- Effective communication with Finance and non-Finance teams.
Qualifications
- Require candidates to be Degree level of higher Min level?
- The role comes with study support towards the CIMA qualification.
Why ENGIE UK?
- Opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of energy supply.
- Collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Hybrid working options.
- Bonus programme.
- Healthcare cash plan.
- Employer pension contribution.
- Commitment to professional development and growth.
How to Apply
At ENGIE UK, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. In the event you do not meet all the requirements above, we encourage you to apply. Your unique skills and experiences could be just what we need.
To apply, please submit your CV detailing your experience.