Vital Energi

Accountant Would you like to join our award-winning Finance team on a dynamic journey, helping protect our planet for future generations? The Opportunity Due to rapid and extensive expansion across all business sectors, we are seeking a motivated and highly analytical Accountant to strengthen our core reporting function. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be primarily responsible for the complete monthly close process and accurate financial output for several subsidiary companies. This role requires a candidate who can maintain excellent technical standards and drive efficiency within the monthly reporting cycle, providing key support to the Financial Controller in ensuring group compliance. Who we are Vital Energi is a leading provider of renewable energy infrastructure and systems to the public and private sectors. We provide sustainable and viable energy solutions for our clients which not only meet their current energy requirements, but also anticipate their future energy demand. Our approach ensures the best solutions and technologies are adopted to provide significant financial and CO2 savings whilst also complying with policy and planning requirements and government Net-Zero incentives. Key Accountabilities : Monthly Financial Close & Reporting: Take ownership of the complete monthly close process and manage the production of accurate financial data for subsidiary companies, ensuring timely and high-quality output for internal management accounts. GL Integrity and Control: Responsible for preparing all complex monthly journals and technical balance sheet accounts (including accruals, pre-payments, and intercompany reconciliations) to ensure the General Ledger (GL) reflects a true and fair view. Financial Control & Transactional Oversight: Provide effective financial control of overhead cost items and offer guidance or support to the purchase ledger, sales ledger, and subcontract ledger teams when required, ensuring accurate input data for the GL. Compliance Support: Provide key assistance to the Financial Controller in the review of technical accounting adjustments and support the production and review of all Statutory VAT and CIS returns, ensuring adherence to HMRC regulations. Budgeting, Forecasting & Liaison: Provide critical support in the production of annual budgets and updated forecasts. Act as a key finance liaison, providing clear financial insights and commentary to Operational Staff and Functional Department Managers. Process & System Enhancement: Work closely with the Head of Finance Operations to provide hands-on support in the development and implementation of new finance processes and system improvements, focusing on GL efficiency and automation. Mentoring: Help mentor and support junior finance team members, ensuring high standards of GL hygiene and quality compliance are maintained across daily tasks. The Ideal Candidate Profile We are looking for a highly motivated candidate who is ready to take ownership of the monthly reporting cycle and drive process efficiency. Qualification : Part-Qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA accountant, or a highly experienced Qualified By Experience (QBE) candidate. A newly Qualified accountant seeking their first role in a growing industry is also encouraged to apply. Experience : At least 5 years of accounts experience within a busy, fast-paced finance function, ideally within a project, construction, or regulated environment. Experience gained in an accounting practice or audit firm is highly desirable. System Proficiency (A Distinct Advantage): Demonstrable experience using Microsoft Dynamics and sophisticated reporting tools like Jet Reports or similar data query/dashboarding tools. Only applicants who are legally entitled to work in the UK and are currently resident in the UK are invited to apply. The company is opposed to all forms of discrimination and will select for employment, training and promotion on the basis of suitability for the job and/ or merit. It is company policy that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of sex, race, colour, age, ethnic or national origins, political affiliations, religious beliefs, marital status, physical disability or is disadvantaged by unjustifiable conditions or requirements. Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Vital Energi Utilities Ltd is not accepting unsolicited CVs from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. CVs submitted to any Vital Energi Utilities Ltd employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Vital Energi Utilities Ltd. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.

Would you like to be apart of Vital energi's growth? If so we are currently recruiting a Credit Control Administrator to support various finance administration duties for prepayment and credit billing services within our Metering & Billing Team based in our Blackburn head office. Who are Vital Energi? Here at Vital Energi we are a leading provider of renewable energy infrastructure and systems to the public and private sector. We are supporting Hospitals, Universities, New Build developments, Towns and Cities as well as Industrial and Commercial clients to decarbonise their buildings. We have, and continue to, work on ground-breaking projects throughout the UK that are really making a difference to achieve our Net Zero targets, and we were recently recognised for this by our Industry Association, awarding us the Contribution to Net Zero award. Roles and Responsibilities Reporting to the Billing Team Leader you will be responsible for: Posting of daily cash receipts Reconciliation of daily banking transactions and company receipts Processing of remittance advices on a daily basis Daily allocation reporting per client contract Updating the company credit management system accurately Processing refund requests in line with company policy Creating, monitoring and issuing Direct Debits including payment plans, confirmation letters and failure letters Processing of Direct Debit payment files for bank submission Ensuring that contract specific procedures are followed which include: Site Revenue Reconciliations report Reminder procedures for overdue bills Revenue payments to clients Client remittance submission Preparing monthly reports for internal and external stakeholders Dealing with client and customer queries via various communication channels which include the company online ticketing system, telephone and email Ad Hoc administration duties as and when required Experience- Previous experience working within a credit control/financial administration role Experience within a billing and revenue collection role (Desirable) Knowledge and understanding of GDPR regulations in relation to processing of sensitive personal information GCSE (Grades A-C/5 above) in Maths and English Strong customer focus with excellent customer service skills including confidentiality, tact and diplomacy Knowledge and understanding of GDPR regulations in relation to processing of sensitive personal information The ability to communicate clearly and concisely at all levels using various methods of communication Work effectively as part of a team and help build relationships within it to achieve team goals Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word Must satisfactorily pass CRB check (financial credit check The Package Competitive Salary (dependent upon experience) Contributory Company Pension Scheme Non-contributory death-in-service insurance EAP scheme 25 Days Holiday plus 8 days bank Holiday increasing in line with service Free Onsite gym The company is opposed to all forms of discrimination and will select for employment, training and promotion on the basis of suitability for the job and/ or merit. It is company policy that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of sex, race, colour, age, ethnic or national origins, political affiliations, religious beliefs, marital status, physical disability or is disadvantaged by unjustifiable conditions or requirements. Only applicants who are legally entitled to work in the UK and are currently resident in the UK are invited to apply. Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Vital Energi Utilities Ltd is not accepting unsolicited CVs from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. CVs submitted to any Vital Energi Utilities Ltd employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Vital Energi Utilities Ltd. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you