Role: Finance Assistant Contract: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract Location: Malvern (Hybrid 3 days a week) Founded in 2013, Indra Renewable Technologies is a fast-growing electric vehicle and smart energy technology company developing innovative charging and energy storage solutions. Indra operates across two highly innovative and fast-moving industries; electric vehicles (‘on vehicle’ technology) and smart energy (‘off vehicle technology’); developing and manufacturing smart energy products, including an electric vehicle Smart Charger, a Vehicle to Grid (V2G) charger and vehicle battery systems. We see an opportunity for Indra to play a significant role in supporting EV OEMs, energy retailers and electricity grids in the transition to decarbonising transport and homes in the UK and beyond. We’re looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Assistant to join our dynamic team at Indra Renewable Technologies. This role is central to maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the smooth operation of our finance function. You’ll be responsible for managing purchase and sales ledgers, processing general ledger transactions, performing reconciliations, and assisting with audits and payroll. The ideal candidate will bring strong ERP and Excel skills, a keen eye for detail, and a collaborative mindset to help drive efficiency and compliance across our financial operations. Purchase Ledger Responsibilities · Maintaining Supplier accounts · Processing Supplier invoices (approx. 75 invoices per week) · Dealing with supplier invoice queries (invoice Vs PO) · Checking budgets and approvals are in place · Preparing and organizing payment runs · Processing PayPal & Credit Card transactions Sales Ledger Responsibilities · Maintaining Customer accounts (incl. credit checks) · Raising & issuing customer invoices · Dealing with customer invoice queries · Sending customers monthly statements · Credit control General Ledger Responsibilities · Processing petty cash transactions · Processing trains tickets, hotels and other general transactions · Managing the Accounts mailbox · Processing staff expenses & reviewing against company policy · Processing journals and assisting month-end processing Reconciliation Responsibilities · Reconciling the Paypal transactions against the monthly statement · Reconciling the Credit Card transactions against the monthly statements · Reconciling the Petty Cash account · Reconciling supplier statements Other Responsibilities · Assisting with quarterly and annual audits · Assisting during budget preparation · Assisting in maintenance of Fixed Asset Register. · Ensuring all transactions are always within legal / financial parameters. · Identifying opportunities to improve systems and processes · Working as part of a team and support colleagues in their roles · Support with the GSNI & GRNI reconciliation for the month end financial close. · Provide support and assistance on payroll tasks. · Keep financial records compliant and up to date. · Working with other professionals as required in order to fulfil the requirements of the job Experience · Experience working on an ERP system · Experience within a similar role is essential: 2 years · Proficient in Microsoft Excel Essential Skills · AAT Qualified (or working towards) · Numerate and good attention to detail · Working & active knowledge of ERP systems · Knowledge and experience of using MS Excel · Able to form relationships with internal and external customers · Good planning and organizational skills · Good written and verbal communication skills · Able to work on own initiative · Thorough attention to detail and ability to follow process Desirable Skills · Proficient in the use of MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) · Experience of preparing financial statements · Experience working in a Manufacturing environment Core Qualities · Personal Effectiveness: proactive, makes things happen, operates with resilience, flexibility and integrity · Communication: shares and listens to information, opinions and ideas, using a range of effective approaches. Proactively communicates any ideas & concerns · Self-Awareness: learns continuously and effectively adapts behavior in response to feedback · Will need to be methodical, self-motivated and proactive in their approach. · Have a professional manner, will be comfortable with helping and supporting other teams within the company as and when required Benefits available to Indra’s employees include: 5% matched Pension 25 days annual holiday allowance in addition to bank holidays 1-day annual volunteering leave Quarterly Team Building events. Social events Wellbeing, Health & Safety and Green Forums Employee referral reward scheme Long service reward scheme Discretionary bonus Benefits Platform (includes cycle2work scheme, retail discounts, eye test voucher, employee assistance programme, health cash plan etc)* Monthly wellbeing allowance* Enhanced Maternity/Paternity pay Mental Health First Aiders *Available to employees who have completed their successful probation period. The company reserves the right to change these benefits at any time.