Finance Assistant - #1704175

Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) is a leading energy solutions provider dedicated to helping customers reduce costs, enhance resilience, and decarbonize to net zero in the global energy transition. We are a trusted, full-service partner to public sector and government entities, K-12 schools, higher education, utilities, and healthcare customers across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Europe. At Ameresco, we show the way by developing, constructing and operating tailored smart energy efficiency solutions, distributed energy resources, and infrastructure upgrades that drive cost savings, resilience, decarbonization, and innovation. Our comprehensive portfolio is built to address the challenges of today and adapt the future, ensuring long-term sustainability and success for our customers. Position Overview The UK Finance team has a new opening for a Finance Assistant to join their team based at of our office in the Leeds Area. This opportunity is an entry level role and will be working alongside the rest of the Finance team on a day to day basis. As we use a number of different systems we will of course provide training to ensure the successful candidate is able to utilise the various tools we have available. Role Scope The Finance Assistant is responsible for the accurately processing Account Payable invoices, following the correct procedures. They will also work with various stakeholders such as Project Managers, customers and clients to resolve any queries in a timely manner. Typically, the Finance Assistant will:

• Receive and verify invoices and purchase requisitions for goods and services
• Verify that transactions comply with financial policies and procedures.
• Ensure transactions comply with VAT and Construction Industry Scheme regulations
• Allocate invoices to the correct project.
• Respond to vendor queries by phone and email
• Respond to internal stakeholder queries
• Review any unpaid AP invoices and payments on account.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Experience of using Microsoft Office Packages particularly Microsoft Excel
• Good attention to detail, with an ability to spot numerical errors
• Reasonable knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping procedures
• Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK
  
  

Desirable

• Knowledge of the following programs, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Concur
• Willingness to learn
  
  

Personal Attributes The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, confident and have a flexible approach to work. They will be customer focused, have a keen attention to details, passionate about energy efficiency and renewable energy. They should be able to demonstrate good organisational skills including the ability to multi-task, prioritise work under pressure and complete within deadlines. AMERESCO challenges the brightest, most talented, and creative individuals in the industry by providing an environment that fosters initiative and achievement. We are proud of our comprehensive and competitive employee benefits, including people-oriented insurance, investment, and incentive plans. All official communications from Ameresco will originate from an @ameresco.com email address. Any correspondence from other domains should be regarded as fraudulent. Please report any suspicious activity to the platform where the issue was encountered. Ameresco is an Equal Opportunity Employer.