Assistant Accountant

At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide when it comes to employee engagement and ranked as a Top 50 UK Employer on Glassdoor.Join us in making a positive impact on the environment and our communities, while being valued and supported in a truly inclusive workplace.If you want to do more, because you care, we want you on our team.EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOWWe have an opportunity for you to join our Finance team as anAssistant Accountanton a6 month fixed term contract(possibility of extension)This role reports directly to the Cost Transformation team and will be responsible for reconciling the "Goods Receipt Not Invoiced" report, identifying process inefficiencies, and providing recommendations for data cleansing and improvement.Additionally, the role will support the cleansing of vendor master data and purchase order records, playing a key part in preparing for the implementation of our new ERP systemSome Of Your Other Key Accountabilities Will IncludeReview ageing GRNI (goods receipt not invoiced) report and perform root cause analysis for purchase orders without an invoice. Complex and difficult reconciliation work will be involved and require a high level of skills.Conduct process review for vendors with significant aged GRNI balances.Prepare problem statements and recommendations for process failures identified.Provide GRNI clearance recommendations of aged GRNI balance to Finance 250+ vendor reconciliations (>£5M)Review and provide recommendations to update / deactivate vendor master data records.Review and provide recommendations to close aged open purchase orders.Produce data analysis, KPI's and PPIs to support process improvement recommendations as required.How We WorkYou'll join a caring culture that collaborates to achieve, grow, and develop. Our employee engagement scores are among the highest globally in energy and utilities. That's why, we value in-person moments to keep our culture alive but also understand the flexibility working from home can bring. So, you'll usually find us in the office, but working from home is supported, when you need it.What Were Looking ForTo succeed in this role, candidates should bring extensive experience in reconciling large and complex transactional data, with a strong understanding of accounts payable, purchase orders, and goods receipting processes.Proven ability to work with high volumes of data, cleanse master records, and deliver insightful analytics is essential.A solid grasp of Procurement and Finance functions, along with a track record of diagnosing and resolving issues, is key.Candidates should demonstrate analytical strength, clear communication, and the ability to credibly advise and challenge constructively. While accountancy or procurement qualifications are preferred, extensive hands-on experience in managing AP ledgers and performing reconciliation work, particularly with an understanding of goods receipting and double-entry is equally valuedProficiency in MS Office, Excel, SAP ECC, and Ariba is essentialHow We'll Reward You And Care For YouIt's not just a job; it's a career. We offer benefits that reward great work and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. Plus, you'll contribute to the environment and community too.Here Are Some Of Our Favourites25 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)Annual bonus scheme (of up to £1,500 per annum based on company performance)Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rateDedicated training and development with our AcademyElectric vehicle scheme and retail offersFamily friendly policiesTwo paid volunteering days per yearLET'S GOWe can't wait to hear from youHave an updated CV ready and spare five minutes to apply. We'll let you know the outcome after the closing date, so keep an eye on your phone and emails.Please note, we may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications—so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible