Description
Reports to: Financial Controller
Location: Glasgow (hybrid working)
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £34,000 - £37,000 per annum, depending on experience
The Company
Gren is an infrastructure-led energy company building the next generation of local utilities across the Baltics and the UK.
We develop, own and operate energy infrastructure that helps deliver cleaner, more reliable and more affordable energy to businesses and communities. We're investing in long-term energy solutions that support the transition to a lower-carbon future.
Gren UK is growing rapidly, with a portfolio of energy assets across the country and ambitious plans for further expansion. As we continue to grow, we're building the systems, processes and teams that will support the next phase of our journey.
The Opportunity
We're looking for an Accounts Assistant to join our growing finance team and play a key role in supporting the business's day-to-day financial operations.
You'll join a small, close-knit team split across Glasgow and London. We work together regularly, with team meet-ups throughout the year and occasional travel to London. We operate a hybrid working model, with office-based working on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, and home working on Monday and Friday.
This is a varied, hands-on role that combines core finance responsibilities with the opportunity to take ownership of important business processes. You'll be responsible for supporting accounts payable and receivable activities, processing financial transactions, completing reconciliations and helping ensure the finance function runs smoothly and efficiently.
In addition to supporting the day-to-day finance function, this role will take ownership of administering Government subsidy claims. Working closely with the Operations team to gather and validate data, prepare submissions, and manage claims through to payment. Using Excel to monitor timelines, submissions and receipts, you'll play a vital role in supporting business revenue, working capital and cash flow. As Gren continues to grow, you'll also have the opportunity to contribute to process improvements and help build a finance function that is ready for the next stage of our growth journey.
This role would suit someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, high-performance environment, takes ownership, uses initiative and focuses on solutions rather than problems. You'll be highly organised, motivated, collaborative and tenacious, with a genuine pride in getting the details right.
Key Responsibilities
* Own the accounts payable process, ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately and payments are made on time
* Resolve supplier queries and maintain accurate financial records
* Support the implementation and ongoing development of purchase order and finance processes
* Manage accounts receivable activities, ensuring invoices are raised accurately and outstanding balances are monitored and collected
* Track aged debt and proactively follow up on overdue balances
* Complete bank and balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies where required
* Post journals and process employee expense claims
* Manage the full lifecycle of Government subsidy claims, from data collection and claim preparation through to payment tracking and reconciliation
* Build and embed subsidy claim processes, ensuring claims are accurate, timely and compliant
* Proactively follow up with Government bodies and counterparties to ensure payments are received on time
* Support month-end activities and provide general assistance to the wider finance function
* Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, controls and systems
* Document ways of working to support consistency, compliance and scalability as the business grows
* Provide general administrative support where required, including management of company mobile phones
The Person
We're looking for someone who enjoys working with numbers, is proactive and has the persistence to see things through to completion.
You will bring:
* AAT qualification, part-qualified ACCA/CIMA status, or equivalent practical finance experience
* Experience across accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations and general finance administration
* Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate financial records
* Good understanding of financial controls and working within a structured and compliant environment
* Strong Excel skills are essential, with the ability to work confidently with large datasets, trackers and financial information
* Experience using accounting software, with NetSuite experience an advantage
* Experience managing multiple priorities and delivering work accurately and on time
* A track record of using initiative, taking ownership of tasks and seeing them through from start to finish
* Strong communication skills and confidence dealing with suppliers, customers, Government bodies and internal stakeholders
* A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement
* The ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with colleagues
The following would be advantageous, but are not essential:
* Experience within the energy, utilities, infrastructure or renewable energy sectors
* Awareness of Government subsidy schemes such as RHI, ROCs or CfDs
* Experience working within a shared services, multi-site or private equity-backed business
How you work:
* You're a self-starter who enjoys taking responsibility and finding practical solutions
* You're highly organised and comfortable managing multiple workstreams
* You understand the importance of cash flow and take ownership of tasks that directly support business performance
* You bring energy, a positive attitude and a willingness to get stuck in when priorities change
* You have excellent attention to detail and take pride in getting things right
* You have a continuous improvement mindset and enjoy finding better ways of doing things
* You communicate clearly and professionally with a wide range of stakeholders
* You can work at pace without compromising accuracy
* You're naturally curious and willing to challenge assumptions when something doesn't look right
Why Join Gren?
You'll be joining a business that's growing quickly, with strong backing and a clear direction.
In return, we offer:
* A competitive compensation package
* The opportunity to grow your career within a rapidly expanding business
* A highly visible role where your ideas, contribution and impact will be recognised
* The chance to help shape processes and ways of working as the business continues to scale
* A highly motivated and collaborative environment where you can make a genuine impact
Gren is committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong.
We welcome people from all backgrounds and make sure every individual is treated with respect and given the opportunity to thrive. It’s not just about meeting requirements. It’s about building a culture where different perspectives are valued and where people can bring their full selves to work.
If this role speaks to your experience and ambition, we’d love to hear from you. Early applications are strongly encouraged as we will begin screening and interviewing candidates as soon as suitable applications are received and may close the advert ahead of the stated deadline.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 24th June