Job Description

Operations Assistant, Braintree, within the range of 26.5k to 28k plus annual bonus and benefits

Do you want to work in a growing sector that is about to embark on its most significant change in over twenty years? Have you the skills and attributes to embrace change and develop new ideas?

With over 13 million gas and electricity meters deployed, Macquarie Energy Leasing Ltd is a market leader in the meter asset provision sector in the UK. We are the one of the largest independent owner and manager of gas and electricity meters in the UK.

Macquarie has been an active investor across the UK since 1989, playing an important role in critical infrastructure, resourcing energy supplies, commodities, and equipment, and more, recently, helping to drive the UK's transition to net zero. https://youtu.be/VExKZKbAw-g

The Role

Based in our Braintree office, we are looking for a motivated, individual to join our Billing Operations team. This is a role for a candidate with an eye for detail and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret financial information. You might be studying for AAT and looking to develop, or you might be an experienced administrator looking for a new challenge. We operate a hybrid working model with three days in the office a week and will also consider flexible part-time working hours for this role. The main duties will include:

Undertaking the invoicing process for various entities within our business, raising and issuing invoices to energy suppliers Processing invoices accurately and to monthly deadlines Managing queries directly with energy suppliers and explaining information provided as required Entering details to Sage and sales ledger Shadowing / supporting month end activities and other activities as required by the Finance Team to develop financial knowledge Producing billing information as requested by other teams Supporting other team members to ensure that financial processes run smoothly and that deadlines are met Sharing knowledge, skills and expertise across the Billing Operations team and the wider MELL team.

The Person

We are looking for a highly organised person who can manage their workload and meet deadlines. Ideally you will be studying for or willing to study AAT qualifications. There is potential for further study support in this role. In addition, you will have:

IT literacy with experience of using Microsoft Office, including Excel and the ability to learn and use internal IT systems Interpersonal and communication skills to work with colleagues internally and respond to energy suppliers externally Good organisational skills to enable you to prioritise work effectively and meet deadlines Attention to detail and accuracy A willingness to share knowledge, skills, and experience with others A curious mind with the initiative to question, explore and innovate
A focus on learning and willingness to take responsibility for your own development

We operate a flexible hybrid working model with 3 days per week in the office and 2 days per week working from home. You'll be expected to attend in the office during your induction period whilst learning about the role.

To apply for this role please submit your CV and Covering Letter.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,500.00-28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Casual dress Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Private dental insurance Private medical insurance Sick pay Work from home
Ability to commute/relocate:

Braintree CM7 3GB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person