Finance Assistant Energy & Net Zero
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Job Summary
Job description
Finance Assistant
Location: Leicester Hybrid
Hours: 37.5 (Monday Friday)
Do you enjoy working with numbers keeping things accurate and organised and playing a key role in well-run finance processes
Youll enjoy this role if you take pride in getting things right meet deadlines consistently and value being part of a collaborative team built on integrity and continuous improvement.
At Consultus we help organisations achieve their net zero and cost efficiency goals through trusted expert partnership. Our Finance team plays a vital role behind the scenes ensuring strong financial controls and accurate reporting that support every part of the business.
We are now looking for a Finance Assistant to join us contributing to the smooth running of our finance function and supporting a range of core activities.
What will you be doing
As our Finance Assistant you will play a key part in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting both operational and month end processes. The role suits someone who is comfortable working independently taking ownership of their work and knowing when to ask questions.
Your responsibilities will include:
Invoice and purchase order processing
Setting up and maintaining vendor records
Processing invoices accurately
Logging invoices in the fixed asset register and prepayments schedule
Distributing invoices for authorisation
Creating and maintaining purchase orders
Preparing monthly payment reports to support cashflow
Reconciling supplier statements resolving discrepancies and ensuring completeness of purchasing records
Banking and payments
Completing weekly and month end bank reconciliations
Preparing payment runs and ensuring timely supplier payments
Posting bank transactions
Expenses and credit cards
Processing employee expenses and credit card transactions
Monitoring missing receipts and liaising with colleagues where needed
Billing and credit control
Reconciling commission statements and billing energy suppliers
Investigating and resolving commission related queries
Supporting wider credit control activities including chasing customers
Team and administrative support
Maintaining a wellmanaged finance inbox
Providing general administrative support to the Accounting and Finance team
Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure smooth financial operations
This is a role where accuracy organisation and a proactive approach really matter.
Who were looking for
Wed love to hear from you if you have:
Experience in a finance or accounts role
Proficiency with accounting software (Sage or similar)
Strong Excel skills and confidence working with data
Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
Clear communication skills and a supportive team focused approach
Youll thrive here if you enjoy variety in your day like solving problems and genuinely care about keeping financial processes running accurately and on time.
Why join Consultus
Youll be part of a supportive peoplefirst business committed to collaboration integrity and continuous improvement. Youll work closely with a friendly Accounting team gain exposure to core finance processes and be encouraged to keep growing your skills and confidence.
There is genuine scope to develop in this role with opportunities to move both up and across the business alongside support for professional qualifications such as AAT where appropriate.
Ready to apply
If this sounds like the right fit for you wed love to hear from you.
Committed to Inclusion and Diversity
The Consultus International Group is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where individuals from all backgrounds are valued. We encourage suitable applications from a diverse array of talent. For more information about our Disability Confident Commitment please visit because we are unable to offer VISA sponsorship for this position all applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. We may close applications early if we receive a high volume of interest.
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- Leicester England United Kingdom
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Your application has been successfully submitted to our Talent team. We will always let you know whether or not your application has been successful and aim to get in touch within 3 working you require any assistance please contact Peter and Chloe within the Talent team.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Data Entry
- Financial Services
- Debits & Credits
- Math
- QuickBooks
- Accounting
- Office Experience
- Securities Law
- Microsoft Excel
- Administrative Experience
- negotiation
- Bookkeeping
About Company
Consultus is recognised as the UK’s most trusted energy consultancy, a Net Zero services delivery partner and the UK's Consultancy of the Year 2021.
