Our purpose 🌍
Inspiring and empowering our people to create a positive difference for themselves, our clients and the planet
Sustainable Energy First is an energy and sustainability consultancy, founded to solve energy management problems in very large, complex commercial estates.
This remains the core of our business driven by a commitment to sustainability and the goal of reducing our clients’ carbon footprint.
🐿️ The Role in a nutshell
As an InvoiceProcessing Specialist at Sustainable Energy First, you will play a crucial role in managing and transforming invoice data into meaningful insights where opportunities for additional revenue can be identified and assist in exceeding our clients’ expectations.
You will work closely with the Validation and Financial Reporting Analysts to ensure we maintain a high level of data integrity and quality and the work you do, will have a direct impact on the overall efficiency and effectiveness of our data completeness and quality that facilitates the organisation achieving our business objectives and exceeding our clients’ expectations.
➡️ Invoice Management
* Manage invoice data, ensuring it is accurate and complete.
* Enter invoice data manually and electronically
* Working towards tight deadlines
➡️ Administrative Tasks
* Obtain original & credit invoices from portals where required (add to Lytham too)
* Work with suppliers to correct billing and obtain correct format (add to Lytham too)
➡️ Collaboration
* Working closely with Validation and Financial Reporting Analysts, you'll ensure high data integrity and quality.
* Working closely with Analysts and Strategic Account Managers to communicate and resolve data entry issues and delays
* Communicate with suppliers to resolve electronic data issues and general invoice issues
➡️ Problem Solving
* Resolving data entry issues and delays in data processing
➡️ Impact on Efficiency
* Your efforts will directly influence the overall efficiency and effectiveness of data processes, helping the organisation achieve its business objectives and exceed client expectations.
* Your work will help the business identify opportunities for additional revenue and savings for our clients and the business.
Requirements
* Strong problem-solving skills: The ability to adapt to evolving business needs is a must as is the need to resolve any issues promptly
* Attention to Detail: Ensuring accuracy in invoice data and identifying discrepancies is crucial.
* Proficiency in IT: Basic IT skills required, and any excel skills are a bonus
* Data Entry Accuracy: Accurate data entry prevents billing errors and ensures timely payments can be made by clients and revenue opportunities can be identified
* Strong Communication Skills: Effective communication with suppliers and internal teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure smooth operations
* Organisational Skills: Managing multiple invoices and tasks efficiently requires strong organisational abilities.
* Time Management: Ability to manage multiple clients, prioritising workload and meeting deadlines is vital for maintaining workflow efficiency
* Accountability: Taking responsibility for one's actions and decisions is essential for trust and reliability within the team.
* Collaboration: Working well with others, valuing diverse perspectives, and fostering a collaborative atmosphere are key to team success
* Continuous Learning: A commitment to personal and professional growth ensures that you are efficient and able to exceed expectations.
Benefits
💷 Salary: £24,242 per annum
🌴 Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays + 🥳 your birthday off, increasing to 30 days on length of service
🏠 Hybrid working - you must be able to commute to our Lytham office 2 days p/week
*Please note: we are moving to Fulwood this Autumn 🍂
⌛Flexible working - including the ability to bank up to to 5 extra days off per year
⛹🏽 Gym contribution
💰 Long service awards
🩺 Private Medical Insurance
🐣 Enhanced paternity/non-pregnant colleague and maternity/pregnant colleague leave
🏥 Simply Health scheme
🧠 Challenging work and development opportunities
Inclusion and Belonging
We believe that diversity is more than a commitment, it’s at the heart 🤎 of who we are. We aim to create an environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work.
We celebrate different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences because we know they make us stronger, bolder and more imaginative, which link to our core values. By fostering a culture of belonging, we aim to provide a workplace where every voice is heard, and every individual can thrive.
Our culture has been set up to bring the best out of our people. If we sound like the kind of business where you’re ready to take the next step, then we look forward to hearing from you!