Job Description

JERA Nex is a company created by JERA to scale renewable energy for a sustainable future. JERA Nex combines the resilience of JERA, one of the world's largest electricity producers, with the agility and focus of a dedicated renewables business that can act at the pace required to drive the global energy transition. JERA Nex invests in, currently owns and operates a portfolio of renewable energy assets, with a portfolio over 3GW that includes offshore wind, onshore wind and solar, as well as battery storage. This includes Parkwind, its wholly owned subsidiary. Headquartered in London, and with centres of excellence in Belgium, Japan, Taiwan and the US, our team of more than 300 renewable and energy industry experts combines global knowhow and experience with the local expertise and knowledge necessary to deliver successful projects. In order to support JERA's ambition in Renewables, the JERA renewables team manage a number of investment opportunities, tenders, M&A, greenfield developments and highly complex and capex intensive projects and joint ventures that sometimes include P2X.

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive

Accounts Payable Specialist

to join our finance team and play a crucial role in supporting our financial operations. You will contribute to the efficiency and accuracy of our accounting and procurement processes while collaborating with a dynamic team and contributing to the overall global growth of our organization.


This role will play a key part in ensuring the smooth running of our AP function, processing a high volume of invoices, performing bank reconciliations, and managing day-to-day accounts payable duties. You will also provide valuable support to the implementation of SAP S4Hana which we are looking to implement between July and December 2025.


This is a hybrid role, requiring

3 days per week in our Cannon Street office

.

Key Responsibilities

Support and contribute to the successful

implementation and integration of SAP

.

Process high volumes of supplier invoices

, ensuring accuracy and timely approval. Perform

bank reconciliations

and resolve any discrepancies in a timely manner. Maintain the

accounts payable ledger

, ensuring records are complete and up-to-date. Manage

supplier queries and relationships

, ensuring prompt and professional communication. Assist in preparing payment runs and ensuring adherence to payment schedules. Reconcile supplier statements and ensure any outstanding issues are resolved. Liaise with internal departments to resolve invoice and purchase order discrepancies. Assist with month-end close tasks and reporting requirements as needed. Continuously identify opportunities to improve AP processes and controls.

Requirements

Several years of experience as an assistant accountant (or similar position). Experience in

SAP implementation

or strong familiarity with SAP ERP systems. A flexible and proactive mindset with the ability to work in a global challenging and changing environment Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy. Excellent organisational and time-management skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Strong IT skills with excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.

Desirable

AAT qualification or working towards one. * Experience in a similar industry or fast-paced environment.