The Energy Revolution 🎉

Valda Energy is a dynamic and rapidly growing energy supplier based in Bicester, committed to driving business success through smart, reliable energy solutions. Established in 2019 by industry experts, we bring together a diverse combination of talent to foster continuous sustainable growth. We challenge the existing marketplace with our leading, tech-driven, and customer-focused approach. Our passion for innovation and dedication to exceptional service sets us apart.

At Valda Energy, we live by our core values: communicate, collaborate, own it, embrace change, and put the customer first. We believe that our people are our greatest asset, and we are dedicated to fostering a supportive and evolving culture. From introducing new benefits to offering structured training opportunities and hosting frequent social events, we ensure our employees thrive.

Perks that Power Your Journey ⭐️

• Annual Salary between £35k to £40k

• Company annual bonus scheme

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a length of service award increasing up to 30 days, plus an extra day off during your birthday month

• Private Medical Insurance with Vitality Health

• Access to The Grid, our employee engagement and rewards platform, giving you exclusive discounts at hundreds of retailers, wellbeing resources, recognition tools, and more

• Life Insurance policy, providing coverage at four times your salary

• Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support and guidance

• Enjoy an array of complimentary snacks, drinks, and lunch options in our office

• Salary sacrifice pension scheme where we will match contributions up to 5%

• In-house learning and development team devoted to nurturing your talent, unlocking potential and propelling you towards being your best

• Refer a friend scheme (up to £500), monthly team events, annual company events & recognition awards  

How you will Energise Our Team 🤝

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual looking for the next step in their career, or a Management Accountant looking to bring experience while enjoying the option of part-time working.. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for the preparation of the monthly management accounts, and supporting day-to-day finance operations.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve but not be limited to:

• Prepare monthly management accounts, intercompany reconciliations, and consolidated financial statements

• Review and reconcile balance sheet and GL accounts for each entity, ensuring accuracy and completeness

• Post month-end journals and perform detailed financial analysis

• Analyse P&L against budget within agreed timeframes, providing insightful commentary for month-end reporting slides

• Oversee Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) functions, including accurate processing of daily receipts, system postings, customer and supplier reconciliations, timely invoice approvals, and payment authorisation

• Manage finance team inboxes and provide support and guidance to team members

• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT and CCL returns, ensuring timely payments

• Process payroll following thorough data review and analysis

• Contribute to cash flow forecasting, budget setting, and financial planning

• Assist with year-end accounts preparation, maintaining records and supporting the annual financial audit process

• Identify and implement continual improvements to finance operations, reporting processes, and systems

The Spark we're Looking For 🔍

• Proven experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic finance environment, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines efficiently

• Part-qualified or finalist in ACCA, CIMA, or ACA, with a strong commitment to completing professional qualifications

• Solid experience in preparing management accounts, financial reporting, and providing insightful analysis to support business decision-making

• Experience working collaboratively within a finance team, supporting colleagues and contributing to team goals

• Experience with financial systems, particularly MS Dynamics 365 / Business Central, is desirable, with the ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and tools

If you like the sound of this role, we encourage you to apply even if you aren’t confident that you meet all of the requirements – you may be just who we’re looking for. We are extremely proud to be an equal opportunity employer and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. To make your recruitment experience with us accessible to you, we encourage you to let us know if you have any individual requirements. We are here to support you, so please reach out to our team on joinus@valdaenergy.com