Finance Administrator

So Energy was created in 2015 because we knew energy suppliers could be better. Since then, we’ve grown rapidly but sustainably, with 300,000+ customers and over 300 So Energists. But, we’re not done. We’re on the road to a million customers by the end of 2026 and, thanks to our recent merger with ESB Energy, we’re well on the way. We’re tech first, we’re customer-centric and we’re passionate about sustainability.

We want to do the best we can for our customers and for each other, so we’ve created a workplace that is encouraging, supportive and offers the opportunity for growth. As a company, we live by six core values that guide everything we do:

• Clear
• Honest
• Ambitious
• Inquisitive
• Caring
• Sustainable

The Role:

A finance administrator is a core and integral role within the finance function at So Energy. As a junior member of the finance team you will be integral to the financial reporting and financial analysis function within the business that monitors, controls and evaluates the performance of the rest of the business, ultimately providing clear, accurate financial performance information for the purposes of both statutory financial reporting and for management and strategic purposes to the company’s shareholders and other stakeholders.

What you will be doing:

• The first point of contact for all finance enquiries managing the finance mailbox and responding appropriately to all finance related correspondence.
• Preparation and processing of the purchase ledger including purchase orders and purchase invoices for review.
• Preparation and processing of bank transactions and reconciliations for review.
• Preparation and processing of credit card expenditure and expense claims.
• Assisting other members of the core finance team.

Additional and ad hoc responsibilities:

• Assisting on driving continuous process improvements.
• Assisting on driving continuous improvements to internal financial controls.
• Creating additional ad-hoc reports and analysis as and when required.
• Covering other members of the core finance team when off or away.

Any other additional tasks and responsibilities as and when required.

Requirements

• A qualified or part-qualified accounting technician (AAT) or someone keen to begin studying towards an accounting technician qualification.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with an ability to organise and work with large volumes of data.
• A competent user of MS Excel.
• Self-starter who is able to work independently and proactively seeks solutions to problems.
• Strong inter-personal, communication and influencing skills and ability to build strong stakeholder relationships.
• Flexible and adaptable, able to respond to changing demands and can prioritise work effectively.

Benefits

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• Life Assurance 4x base salary
• Bonus up to 10% base salary
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and an extra day holiday for your birthday
• Hybrid Remote Working
• Ongoing support and development as well as a generous learning and development budget
• Great reward and recognition
• Exposure to all parts of a growing business
• Pension matching as part of auto-enrolment pension scheme

So Energy cares about helping the energy industry become a much more diverse and inclusive environment and we work hard to lead by example. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and building an inclusive environment for all. As an equal opportunity employer, there are also several steps we take to accommodate candidates and employees with disabilities including additional time on tests during the interview process and specialist equipment for those employees that require it.

If you are interested in finding out more, please apply and make sure to complete all the questions to the best of your ability.

Good luck!