Job Description

Company Background

Share Energy is a new entrant to the NI energy market, with a focus on supply of energy from renewable sources and working towards a Net Zero economy.

We are building an all-island company to service the domestic and commercial markets, with a focus on phenomenally good customer service. With a unique proposition in the market.

We aim to grow and challenge the incumbents, help our customers meet the net zero targets for our island and be more than just an electricity supplier.

The Role

As an Apprentice Accountant you will provide essential administrative and bookkeeping support to the finance team. You will play a crucial role in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring timely payments, and assisting with various financial tasks. If you're detail-oriented, organised, and enjoy working as part of an ambitious and vibrant team, this role is a great fit for you.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for the daily processing and posting of control account reconciliations between the accounting system and payment providers, including top-ups, direct debit collections, and other payment sources.

Prepare and post daily accounting journals into accounting system as part of daily bank reconciliation activities.

Perform daily, weekly, and monthly bank reconciliations, ensuring accuracy of customer payment records.

Daily BACs reconciliation and submission for collection.

Working with customer service team to ensure daily transactions (such as customer refunds or ad-hoc collections) are processed in an organised and timely manner.

Daily debt collection and billing query resolution as part of clearing the finance and billing queue, including follow-up on bounced direct debits, aged debt, and cancelled customer mandates.

Allocate customer receipts against outstanding balances to ensure accurate debtor records

Reconcile top up system transactions to payment records received from online and shop top ups.

Process payments to various parties within the electricity supply chain (e.g., electricity suppliers, utility companies, generators and other ad-hoc payments).

Ensure accuracy in payment amounts and adherence to payment schedules, including self-billing invoice monthly payments.

Support management accountant with posting of monthly accruals, prepayments and similar accounting entries.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records and supporting documentation for audit and reporting purposes.

Support adherence to internal controls and finance procedures, flagging discrepancies or issues where appropriate.

Other ad hoc financial assignments as required.

The Person

At least 2 years' experience working within a finance team.

Undertaking a level 4 or level 5 Higher Level Apprenticeship

Proficient in IT & computer skills, including Excel.

Ability to work to deadlines and prioritise workload.

Experience in working with accounts packages (e.g., Xero)

Why Share Energy?

At Share Energy, you'll be joining a forward-thinking, social, and collaborative company. As we grow and challenge the incumbents, you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of energy in Northern Ireland and beyond. We are committed to fostering professional growth and development, offering you opportunities to make a significant impact in a cutting-edge industry.

If you're looking for a dynamic, challenging role where you can contribute to both the financial and strategic growth of a company on the rise, while gaining an industry recognised qualification, then Share Energy is the place for you.

Please note all applicants must hold current right to work in the UK, as Share Energy will not be able to provide sponsorship for this role.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship

Pay: 25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave On-site parking Private medical insurance Sick pay Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person