Assistant Project Accountant (Swindon)

GRIDSERVE is a technology-enabled electric vehicle charging and sustainable energy business, on a mission to make EV easy. GRIDSERVE is delivering world-class High Power EV charging across the GRIDSERVE Electric Highway, at Electric Forecourts® and Electric Super Hubs found on the UK’s motorways and Electric Retail Hubs at popular shopping destinations, all powered by net zero energy.

We #deliver net zero transport through our pioneering and multi award-winning Sun-to-Wheel platform: developing, delivering and operating world class customer-focused electric vehicle charging networks powered by solar energy and batteries.

Everything we do is underpinned and connected by a technology-agnostic, proprietary data platform that grows and improves every day.

ROLE OVERVIEW

As the Assistant Project Accountant at GRIDSERVE, you will join the Finance Department to assist and monitor projects accounting across the Company’s asset portfolio. You will be handling daily transactions on Microsoft Dynamics D365 within the GRIDSERVE Group and assisting with month-end close, the preparation of balance sheet reconciliations and management accounts, in tandem with the Project Controller and Management Accountants. You will also be maintaining and developing datasets to drive ad-hoc reporting. This is an exciting role for a highly motivated individual eager to learn project reporting and contribute to process improvement within an energetic and friendly team.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Day-to-day financial activities within the construction entity of the Company, with the assistance of the Project Controller
• Day-to-day financial activities within the operational entities, with the assistance of the Management Accountants
• Assistance with the weekly projects cashflow
• Assistance with the month-end process and preparation of finance material for Board meetings
• Datasets maintenance and preparation
• Assistance with the overall projects reporting, with special attention to actuals versus budgets and rolling reforecasts analysis
• Close liaison with other Company departments for data collection and update
• Be an engaging and trusted member of the finance team

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Required experience

• Maximum 3 years in finance roles

Required skills and abilities

• Basic IFRS knowledge
• Good MS Excel skills (intermediate to high level)
• Strong level of initiative and self-motivation
• Ability to look at problems and suggest solutions
• Great communication skills
• Positive attitude
• Attention to detail
• Adaptable and flexible to work in a fast-paced organisation

Non-essential Experience

• Experience in project reporting
• Experience of working with SPV structures
• Experience within the renewables and/or infrastructure sectors
• Microsoft Dynamics D365 or other ERP systems
• Experience with MS Power BI

Equal Opportunity statement:

GRIDSERVE is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We ensure that all individuals are treated with fairness and respect in our hiring process, regardless of gender (including gender identity, gender expression, and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, trade union membership, or membership in any other legally protected category.

Company culture & values

GRIDSERVE prides itself in providing a workplace that is friendly, encourages creativity and independence, empowering each team member to work at their best. We are passionate with an entrepreneurial spirit, hard-working but always find time to ‘let our hair down’.

We aim to work with awesome people who align with our values to achieve greater results. Consider the values below and ask how well these resonate with the principles you hold:

Be awesome We aim to delight: ‘great’ is our minimum bar

Positively charged We are positive people who approach life and every task full of healthy energy

Synergy seekers We have each other’s back, and appreciate that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts

Legacy creators We strive to deliver positive change through strong ethics and sustainable choices

Straight up We are open, honest, direct people who accept responsibility and sweep nothing under the carpet

Risk mitigators We stack the odds in our favour by taking risks we have the ability to influence

Thought leaders We have the strength and conviction to create a better path, and to follow gut instincts

Solutions focussed We embrace problems as opportunities and focus our time and energy on solutions

Our dedication extends to fostering an inclusive environment where employees are empowered, and diversity is embraced. We encourage everyone to participate actively and respond to our commitment to equality.

Company benefits:

Financial benefits: competitive pay, pension, life insurance, income protection.

Wellbeing and work life balance: 33 days annual leave inc. public holidays, remote/hybrid and flexible working, generous maternity and paternity leave, private health insurance, employee assistance programme, 24/7 GP access

Planet friendly: EV leasing salary sacrifice scheme, EV leasing referral, cycle to work scheme

Growth: a dynamic, challenging and rewarding environment with excellent learning and development resources via our top inhouse LMS and exciting career progression opportunities!

Join us in delivering a better and more sustainable future! #GRIDSERVE #TechForGood #SustainableEnergy