Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist Department: FinanceEmployment Type: Permanent - Full TimeLocation: UK - LondonCompensation: £36,000 - £40,000 / yearDescriptionField is an international builder, owner, operator, of renewable infrastructure. Our Founder and CEO is a successful entrepreneur who previously co-founded a green energy supplier. We have robust pipelines of BESS projects across the UK, Italy, Spain, and Germany - and strong financial backing. Our most recent fundraise was a £200 million investment from DIF Capital Partners. This will support our mission to grow internationally, and ultimately to build and develop a robust global BESS portfolio.We are an eclectic team with varied backgrounds. Our team has experience scaling billion dollar tech start-ups and building energy companies, as well as deep specialisms in the energy markets. You will learn from and work with a bunch of fun, curious, and entrepreneurial people who really want to make an impact. Together, we will show that batteries are a totally viable part of our energy infrastructure - now, not in some distant future. We have ambitious plans to become the defining new clean energy player in Europe over the next few years, gradually expanding beyond batteries into new asset types.The role:The Accounts Payable Specialist role will be critical in supporting the running of the transactional day-to-day global finance function. You will be responsible for ensuring that the finance process runs smoothly and efficiently, while being able to deal with the curveballs that could come up working in a start-up environment.Below is an overview of the main responsibilities. However, the company will continue to grow in complexity, so this is by no means an exhaustive list.Key ResponsibilitiesAccounts Payable
Uploading new invoices into ERP system Quadient
Matching and coding invoices to Purchase orders
Exporting invoices into NetSuite and fixing ERP errors.
Reconciling supplier statements and reporting on aging balances
Setting up new vendors in ERP system
Resolving supplier and internal AP queries
Cash Management
Reconciling bank accounts and performing daily bank allocations.
Reconciling invoices against Direct debits and Standing orders payments.
Preparing ad hoc payments and weekly payment runs for all subsidiaries.
Monitoring bank accounts and organizing inter-company transfers to meet payments demand.
Maintaining detailed trackers of open POs, invoices and bills due for payment
Producing reports and providing analysis on weekly cash and expenses
Matching new invoices in the finance mailbox with Quadiant software and NetSuite making sure all invoices are received, matched, coded and exported accordingly.
Financial System Management
Set up or remove users in Quadient ERP system
Manage finance inbox, billing and invoice queries
Drive improvements and efficiencies through automation of routine tasks and processes
Manage and maintain employee expense system (Pleo), working closely with people across the business to ensure accurate records and VAT treatment
Skills, Knowledge and ExpertiseA bit about you:
You have a curious mind and pride yourself on always learning, adapting and improving
You’re known as a problem solver, someone who enjoys bringing order to chaos and taking quick action to move things forward
You’re known for your personal integrity - you don’t cut corners and you’re quick to acknowledge and learn from your mistakes
You’re an open, clear communicator who enjoys working collaboratively in a team environment.
You have a growth mindset and a humble outlook - you share openly, both the good and the bad
Essential Skills + Experience
Prior experience with finance transaction processing, including a good understanding of bank payment reconciliation processes
Able to accurately enter and process large volumes of financial data, while maintaining absolute accuracy
Exceptional organizational skills - you’ll need to be able to spin several plates and make quick decisions about what is most important and what can wait another day
The ability to remain calm under pressure by working ro promptly resolve queries from vendors and internal teams
High personal motivation and ability to work in a changing environment as new systems and processes are introduced
IT & computer literate - experience using GSuite a big advantage
Fairly advanced MS Excel skills (pivot tables, vlookups, sumifs) though training will be provided
Desirable Skills + Experience
Previous experience in cash flow planning - making smart decisions about which vendors to prioritize
A good understanding of both month end and year end processes - but don’t worry too much, full training will be given
Experience with ERP systems (ideally NetSuite would be a huge advantage)
Experience working in rapid-growth, fast-changing startup/scaleup environments
BenefitsSalary £36,000 - £40,000We’re offering a competitive compensation package, including participation in our employee share scheme which rewards all employees for the growth of the business.Other benefits include
Enhanced parental leave, for all new parents:
6 months fully paid primary carer leave
3 months fully paid secondary carer leave
10 days fully paid leave for fertility treatment
Up to 10% company wide bonus based on company performance
Hybrid working (blend of home and office working to suit individual needs)
Nest pension (8% combined contributions) on qualifying earnings
25 days holiday + bank holidays
£2,000 annual learning & development budget to spend on whatever best supports your growth
1 month a year ‘work from anywhere in the world’ policy
Spill: our mental health benefit allowing every Fielder access to equal and unrestricted therapy and resources
Green leave: paid time off to do something good for the environment
Fun co-working office space in Shoreditch, London
Dog friendly office (with some regular furry friends already in the team)
Free team lunch once a week
Regular team socials
Birthday carbon offset: a gift from Field to the world to celebrate your birthday
& many more on the way!
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