HAVE YOU GOT SPIRIT? Succeeding in today’s energy world means always seeking new and better ways of working. At Spirit Energy we are open to hearing all ideas and believe the voices of our teams have value. Upholding our values at all times to ensure we are giving our teams space to thrive and room to grow. At Spirit, there are always opportunities for development that add value both to our colleagues and to our projects. Our Aberdeen office finds success through a social and workplace culture in which we promote a positive work/life balance through a series of health initiatives, benefits, and career development opportunities. If you are ready to take the next step in your career with an innovative and energetic team, then we want to hear from you. THE OPPORTUNITY – ACCOUNTS PAYABLE TEAM LEAD, ABERDEEN This role will be key in aligning AP processes across the business to one methodology, maximising the Medius software tool and creating efficiencies for the internal processes. This includes assessing an optimal strategic plan for Spirit Energy, working with the Procurement team and wider business to understand the most effective and efficient resourcing plan and defining and implementing those plans The individual will be expected to drive significant change and efficiencies while managing and co-ordinating the Accounts Payable team. Duration: 12 months Location: Aberdeen based. PAYE Contract Rate: £200 - £240 depending on experience Spirit Energy currently have a non-contractual hybrid working arrangement for all office-based workers. There are 3 core days that must be worked in the office. Tuesday and Wednesday are compulsory days and another day of the workers choosing. The other 2 days can be either worked at home or in the office. AND NOW FOR THE TECHNICAL BIT… In role, you will be required to: Manage, coach and mentor the team. Conduct regular team meetings. Identify training and development needs and to build a plan to ensure these needs are met Ensure Medius is fit for purpose and improvements are implemented wherever possible, working with IS where applicable Ensure all ledgers are maintained, supplier and customer reconciliations and reports are completed accurately and on time (for example GRIR) Be responsible for the aged creditors, to ensure no monthly/year-end surprises, and co-ordinate the aged debt and aged creditor review with the wider Finance Operations team Assist with improving the current KPIs and develop new KPIs for the business through Medius Review the current PO system and work closely with the Procurement and Supply chain team to develop a fit for purpose S2P process for Spirit Energy Review current controls and implement improvements Work with the Treasury team to ensure no issues with clearing accounts or payments Ensure compliance with supplier set ups within the system, liaising with legal team as required Work with Treasury team to ensure appropriate segregation of duties in processes and support the Head of Treasury in their agenda Rectify any mis-postings in a timely manner and ensure that improved processes are adopted to avoid mis-postings in the future Key points of contact with the Auditors Work with the Tax Accountant to ensure all VAT is recorded correctly (NB UK VAT reports and recs will be prepared by Tax team) Ensure compliance with the Dutch VAT reporting and regulatory requirements Ensure payment practice report is prepared and submitted on time (half yearly) Provide support to the finance function in terms of analytics and ad hoc requests ABOUT YOU To be successful in this role you will have: A demonstrable record of improving systems and processes The ability to prioritise and work to monthly deadlines Significant experience in purchase ledger, accounts payable and team leadership in an international and complex business A track record of managing and driving business control within an international E&P or similar business Experience in dealing with stakeholders through matrix working You will be: Be a flexible team player, culturally sensitive and able to adapt management style to accommodate different business environments. Be a professional individual who prides themselves in attention to detail and is capable of working in often pressured situations Qualifications: BW and BPC experience desirable Experience of SAP ERP essential and Medius preferred In addition to technical knowledge and credibility, we are searching for a someone who lives our values of Agility, Collaboration, Courage, Care and Delivery, enables and supports change and brings fresh and dynamic thinking. But we’re not just about energy, we’re about Spirit At Spirit Energy we believe that embracing inclusion, diversity, and equality allows for better collaboration and innovation. Therefore, we seek talent from every avenue, and offer flexible and part time working to support our colleagues personal development and promotion. Offering our teams competitive benefits and opportunities of development and skill building, we believe that our colleagues can shape the future of the UK Energy Sector. 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