Transactional Services Assistant

Exciting Opportunity: AP/AR Assistant (NEWCASTLE)

About Engie: 

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, and our investments in energy infrastructure are focused on energy storage and renewable energy (solar, wind, biogas), whilst 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, and we are looking for people who are committed to help turn our vision into reality.

About the Role: 

To ensure the accurate and timely capture of the purchase to pay services, including weekly supplier statement reconciliation,  employee expenses, supplier payment runs and monthly company credit card reconciliation.   

To support the accurate billing of company revenue and active credit control.  

To have passion and commitment towards growth plans and to support the in-sourcing of further financial services from different Business Units. To actively participate in growth and expansion to create a centralised service model. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for ensuring the accounts payable ledger is accurate and up to date.  
• Reconciling received invoices to the Purchase Control System.  
• Maintain good working relationships with suppliers, projecting a professional image of the company. 
• Day to day management of the accounts payable mailbox. 
• Coding and posting purchase ledger invoices , employee expenses and payments.  
• Generation of weekly payment run proposals, working within the agreed DLA. 
• Preparing weekly supplier statement reconciliations.  
• Supporting with issues and queries arising from supplier contact, liaising with internal and external stakeholders, seeking an end resolution.  
• Ensuring that all AP activities comply with the relevant financial policies and procedures.  
• Taking an active role in the production and ongoing maintenance of task related training documents. 
• Supporting with the accurate and timely customer billing. 
• Ensuring that all AR activities comply with the relevant financial policies and procedures.  
• Completion of daily bank reconciliations . 
• Supporting with issues and queries arising from customer contact, liaising with internal and external stakeholders, seeking an end resolution. 

Qualifications & Skills:  

• Experience in a wide range of financial systems.  
• Knowledge of AP/AR  processes, systems and best practices. 
• Good Office IT skills such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel . 
• Ability to work on Purchase Control Systems which are used for the purchase to pay function. 
• Previous SAP knowledge is preferable.  
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to understand what needs communicating and how, when and to who.  
• Team player willing to work with all parts of the business treating colleagues fairly and consistently. 
• Able to manage conflicting and demanding priorities with excellent organisational skills. 
• Flexibility – able to adapt to any last minute changes or unexpected requests.  
• Expected to be organised and able to deal with queries promptly whilst communicating with internal and external parties.  
• Has an analytical and problem solving mindset and is quick and effective at processing information, and has a solutions driven approach to work.  

What benefits we offer?

Flexible Working

We understand the importance of work-life balance and recognise that everyone is striving to find the perfect one between work and home life. That's why we offer a hybrid working model that combines the convenience of remote work with the benefits of collaborating in a professional office environment. You'll have the flexibility to work from home part of the time, allowing you to optimise your productivity while enjoying a comfortable work setup.
 

Bonus Programme

We reward your hard work and dedication with a competitive bonus programme that recognises and values your contributions. Your efforts are appreciated and directly reflected in your financial rewards.
 

Life Assurance

We prioritise your peace of mind by offering life assurance coverage. You can feel confident knowing that your loved ones will be protected in the event of the unexpected.
 

Income Protection

Your financial security matters to us. Our income protection benefits ensure that you have a safety net in place, providing a valuable source of income if you're unable to work due to illness or injury.
 

Employer Pension Contribution

We invest in your future by contributing to your pension plan. You can enjoy the confidence and peace of mind that comes with knowing that you're building a solid foundation for your retirement.
 

Healthcare Cash Plan

Your well-being matters to us, which is why we provide a healthcare cash plan. You'll have access to a range of healthcare benefits, including reimbursement for medical expenses, dental and optical care, and more. Take care of yourself and your family's health without financial worries.
 

myENGIE

We offer a range of flexible benefits to employees alongside hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts through myENGIE.

Diverse Employer

ENGIE’s purpose is to accelerate the transition towards a carbon-neutral economy, through reduced energy consumption and more environmentally friendly solutions, and we know that the most successful businesses are the most sustainable ones. Diversity, equity and inclusion is key to sustainability and success and our goal is to attract, engage and retain the best talent, bringing the best thinking to our business from inside and outside of our industry. Our ambition is to make sure everyone at ENGIE feels valued, respected and included. We know that diverse teams have more creativity, imagination, innovation and problem solving capabilities, so we are committed to tackling inequalities and creating a diverse and inclusive business.

Equal Opportunity

We're an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. During the application process you will be asked to complete an equality questionnaire on a voluntary basis and any data we collect will be treated confidentially and used for evaluation purposes only. This helps us understand our audience so we can make sure we are doing everything we can to attract a diverse range of people and ensure our recruitment processes are fair and inclusive.