Accounts Analyst

WFH policy: Employees are required to attend the office 2 days/week
Flexible working: Informal flexible work patterns subject to line manager discretion including a 9-day fortnight.
Visa sponsorships: LCCC does not sponsor visas currently so you will need to hold a valid UK passport or a valid visa to work in the UK.
Reports to: External Reporting Manager
Deadline Note: We reserve the right to close the advert before the advertised deadline if there are a high volume of applications., The Accounts Analyst will report to the External Reporting Manager and will be responsible for administering the operational Accounts Payable and Receivables, while performing month end tasks.
The role is responsible for efficiently and accurately handling all operational financial transactions related to outgoing payments and incoming receipts. Their primary focus will be on managing invoices and ensuring accurate and timely payments are made to LCCC's suppliers.
The role will also be responsible for performing general ledger reconciliations as part of the month end process. This involves ensuring that all transactions are accurately recorded and balanced.,

• Monitor the LCCC accounts inbox making sure that internal and external queries are dealt with appropriately and in a timely manner.


• Liaise with the Procurement Team to ensure that Purchase Orders are in place prior to invoices being received.


• Review and process invoices from suppliers ensuring that invoices are accurate, properly coded and approved for payment in Sage X3.


• Prepare weekly payment runs to suppliers.


• Maintaining accurate Accounts Payable records by filing relevant documents e.g. invoices, payment runs and bank statements in the appropriate folders.


• Work closely with the Reporting & Planning team to raise sales invoices accurately and promptly while monitoring and following up on any outstanding balances.


• Verify and post credit card statements onto Sage X3 ensuring receipts are submitting and approved by budget holders within the deadlines.


• Produce bank reconciliations making sure all transactions have been accurately recorded and the accounts are balanced.


• Manage LCCC's Fixed Assets schedules ensuring that assets are correctly recorded, depreciated and remain in use.


• Prepare, check and post journals in Sage X3 for regular monthly transactions.


• Actively contribute to the development and improvement of LCCC's accounting processes and procedures whilst collaborating with staff across the business.


• Support the Finance and Procurement team with any ad-hoc requirements.
  
  At least 1 year of experience working in a finance role.


• Good user experience with ERP software preferred.


• Experience with dealing with external stakeholders.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel required.


• Good written and verbal communication skills


• Excellent attention to detail and organisation skills essential.


• Ability to establish relationships with a range of people to support delivery of business outcomes.


• Be willing to be flexible to meet the challenges of a growing business.


• Produce work on a timely basis while maintaining quality.


Desirable:

• Experience in an Accounts Payable role.


• A finance-related qualification could be beneficial.


• Exposure to Sage accounting software.
  
  The Low Carbon Contracts Company (LCCC) exists to help decarbonise the generation of electricity and make it more affordable for the future. Our work is central to the delivery of the Government's objective to achieve Net Zero target by 2050.

LCCC's main responsibility, amongst many, is managing the Contracts for Difference (CfDs) scheme which are agreements LCCC has made with renewable generators. These agreements are private law contracts to provide investors with confidence when investing in low carbon technology. CfDs are also designed to help and manage price increases for consumers, when electricity prices are high. See here for more information on how CfDs work: LCCC CfD Video on Vimeo.
LCCC's other responsibilities include management of money flows across energy suppliers to fund the CfD portfolio, settlement of the capacity market and develop new schemes. Find out more about all that we do by visiting our main page.
Want to know what's important to us and what's expected? See here: Values | Low Carbon Contracts Company Careers (pinpointhq.com).

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As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. Key benefits that may be available depending on the role include:

• 25 days' annual leave and bank holidays


• Recognition schemes allowing colleagues to say thanks


• Company contribution to your pension scheme


• Family friendly policies, including enhanced company maternity/paternity and shared parental benefits


• Employee assistance programme for free, confidential support for your professional or personal life, including financial management and family care


• Special leave such as study leave, sabbatical or public duties


• Three days paid leave a year for volunteering to support your local community


• Season ticket loan scheme to support your commute


• Access to "Work Perks" offering deals, discounts and cash back on your purchases


• Family savings on days out and English Heritage or gym discounts through our partners.