Accounts Assistant

**Accounts Assistant**

**Permanent : Full Time (37.5 hours per week)**

**Salary Starting from £24,156 PA + Bonus + Benefits**

**Ref: fe/24/12**
- _**_ firmus energy is responsible for the construction and operation of a natural gas network of over 1,900km; the equivalent of laying mains from Antrim to Rome With over 112,000 customers between our ‘10 towns’ and Belfast markets the future looks bright at firmus energy. firmus energy has a key role to play and a significant contribution to make in the decarbonisation targets set for net zero by 2050 and with significant work already underway, are excited to be part of this change._**

**_We are a family-feel business and offer excellent remuneration and benefits packages, together with comprehensive training and development programmes and the opportunity to excel in challenging and progressive roles._**

**_ The role_**

**About The Role**

**_ Key Accountabilities:_**
- Responsible for preparing monthly bank reconciliations for all firmus energy bank accounts including investigation and posting of unreconciled items;
- Responsible for monthly balance sheet reconciliations including but not limited to, the monthly creditors control account reconciliation, including liaising with the Ledger Co-ordinator in investigating anomalies;
- Assisting in the preparation of the monthly schedule of accruals and prepayments including reconciliation to the nominal ledger;
- Support the Accountants within the Finance Team with any other monthly reconciliations or analytical tasks;
- Assist in the preparation of monthly and/or quarterly HMRC reconciliations;
- Assist in the month end process including preparation of Opex accruals and analysis of Opex against budget;
- Support the weekly incentives process, including the review and approval of underlying incentive documentation;
- Assist the wider Finance Team in the administration of the monthly expenses process;
- Assist in the preparation of financial information including copy documentation and reconciliations for the external auditors;
- Undertake any other duties or special projects as required by the Financial Controller and Finance Director.

**Required Criteria**
- Minimum five passes at GCSE Level Grade C or above (or equivalent) to include English & Maths;
- Previous experience in a finance/accounting environment is essential;
- Strong numerical skills and strong attention to detail;
- Advanced PC skills, particularly Excel;
- Excellent communication and presentation skills;
- Well organised, with proven time management skills and the ability to handle multiple requests simultaneously

**Desired Criteria**
- Actively working towards a professional accounting qualification (such as CIMA, ACCA or ACA)
- Knowledge of Sage200 Online

**Skills Needed**

**About The Company**

An award-winning, Top 100 energy business based in Antrim with almost 130 employees. We design & build gas networks across NI and supply natural gas to over 110,000 homes and businesses. Established in 2005 we built our network over 35 towns and cities in our original Ten Towns and Belfast. Our network is more than 2,200km, the equivalent of laying mains from Antrim to Frankfurt

We have an important job to do helping deliver reliable and sustainable green gas to heat homes, power factories, universities and critical services.

**Company Culture**

Specific Purpose (temporary) Contracts:
What makes firmus energy a great place to work.

We are a values-based, award-winning energy business with a family-feel. We are committed to offering rewarding and challenging careers in the energy sector and provide excellent remuneration and benefits packages, not least hybrid working for all staff.

We care about our people, the environment and the communities we work in and we have fun too.

Why not join us on our journey to a cleaner, brighter future as we transition towards more renewable sources of energy.

**Company Benefits**

At firmus energy we provide an excellent total rewards offering including an annual bonus for everyone, regardless of position with pay reviews being undertaken every year. We understand that a healthy workplace improves employees' overall wellbeing and are committed to providing an extensive array of wellbeing initiatives. We have dedicated Mental Health First Aiders and offer Private Medical Insurance to everyone from day one of employment.

Health insurance, Vacation, Paid time off, Performance bonuses, Paid sick days, Retirement plan and/or pension, Office perks, Employee development programs, Employee discounts, Gym membership or wellness programs, Free parking, Open office, Company retreats, Competitive salary, Life insurance, Event tickets, Family and friends rates, Long service recognition, Employee Assistance Scheme, Wellbeing Scheme, Office Games and Gaming, Work With Charities, Employee Recognition Scheme

**Salary**

£24,156.00 per year