Assistant Management Accountant

Northern Gas and Power (a subsidiary of Global Procurement Group) is a global energy procurement consultant and is the largest energy consultancy in Europe. We guide businesses of all sizes ranging from SMEs to global organisations in purchasing their energy contracts.

We set up comprehensive strategies for organisations to procure their energy contracts, negotiate contracts with energy suppliers, introduce and operate risk management frameworks; collect, check and analyse invoices, and calculate their GHG emissions and carbon footprints.

Our consultancy is supported by our unique ClearVUE platform that brings together and visualises information from a global energy portfolio down to the last detail – helping our clients work towards their net zero goals and ensuring compliance with climate-related legislation.

Our people are what define us.

Every day we empower our employees to achieve more and explore exciting career opportunities. Employee wellbeing is at the forefront of our organisational values, consistently making Northern Gas and Power the employer of choice within the B2B energy procurement sector.

We are a global organisation. Our workforce is 850+ strong, spanning across three continents with modern and vibrant offices in the UK, France, Malta, India and the USA.

The opportunity

NGP are now looking to expand the Finance Department due to substantial global growth and help level up our finance team

What is the job about?

The major objectives include contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of the organisation by producing the monthly management accounts of several entities and providing effective and efficient management accounts and financial information. Also to oversee the work of junior team members.

What exactly will you do?

• Production of the monthly management accounts for various entities within agreed timescales as set out within the team’s objectives including P&Ls and analysis and commentary
• Monthly balance sheet reconciliations and resolution of any issues
• Monthly reporting of key KPIs
• Fixed asset capitalisation
• Processing and submission of UK and Maltese quarterly VAT returns and EC sales list
• Provide advice to the purchase ledger department regarding invoice coding
• Liaising and assisting with external auditors
• Liaising with French accountant in Paris office
• Petty cash reconciliation
• Operate and improve internal controls within the finance function
• Financial analysis and project work
• Carry out any other duties as may reasonably be requested

What we’re looking for

• Minimum AAT Level 4
• Experience of meeting tight deadlines
• Excellent excel skills
• Flexible mindset and can-do attitude
• Resilient
• Self-starter
• Hard working

Bonus points

• Part qualified accountant
• Experience of SAP By design
• International company experience

What’s in it for you?

• Industry-leading compensation package: Negotiable base salary (£30,000 – £34,000 DoE)
• Learn from industry-leading experts: We have cultivated some of best talent in the industry, allowing you to supercharge your career progression and learn from the best minds out there
• Work-life balance: No late finishes, keep your plans with friends and family
• Career growth: we enjoy promoting from within!
• Unrivalled perks (including but not limited to):
  • 23 days annual leave + public holidays
  • Full month of December off (fully paid)
  • Wellbeing, gym and spa discounts and access to 1-2-1 session with our in-house health & wellbeing team
  • Company parties and retreats abroad
  • Festival and Event tickets (such as Silverstone, Wimbledon, Tomorrowland and Lost & Found!)
  • Top 10 club (this includes free parking, free car valets, a paid for food shop and more!)