Assistant Project Accountant (Permanent)

GRIDSERVE is a technology-enabled electric vehicle charging and sustainable energy business, on a mission to make EV easy. GRIDSERVE is delivering world-class High Power EV charging across the GRIDSERVE Electric Highway, at Electric Forecourts® and Electric Super Hubs found on the UK’s motorways and Electric Retail Hubs at popular shopping destinations, all powered by net zero energy. We #deliver net zero transport through our pioneering and multi award-winning Sun-to-Wheel platform: developing, delivering and operating world class customer-focused electric vehicle charging networks powered by solar energy and batteries. Everything we do is underpinned and connected by a technology-agnostic, proprietary data platform that grows and improves every day. As the Assistant Project Accountant at GRIDSERVE, you will join the Finance Department to assist and monitor projects accounting across the Company’s asset portfolio. You will be handling daily transactions on Microsoft Dynamics D365 within the GRIDSERVE Group and assisting with month-end close, the preparation of balance sheet reconciliations and management accounts, in tandem with the Project Controller and Management Accountants. You will also be maintaining and developing datasets to drive ad-hoc reporting. This is an exciting role for a highly motivated individual eager to learn project reporting and contribute to process improvement within an energetic and friendly team. Day-to-day financial activities within the construction entity of the Company, with the assistance of the Project Controller Day-to-day financial activities within the operational entities, with the assistance of the Management Accountants Assistance with the weekly projects cashflow Assistance with the month-end process and preparation of finance material for Board meetings Assistance with the overall projects reporting, with special attention to actuals versus budgets and rolling reforecasts analysis Close liaison with other Company departments for data collection and update Be an engaging and trusted member of the finance team Maximum 3 years in finance roles Good MS Excel skills (intermediate to high level) Adaptable and flexible to work in a fast-paced organisation Experience in project reporting Microsoft Dynamics D365 or other ERP systems Experience with MS Power BI We ensure that all individuals are treated with fairness and respect in our hiring process, regardless of gender (including gender identity, gender expression, and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, trade union membership, or membership in any other legally protected category. Company culture & values We are passionate with an entrepreneurial spirit, hard-working but always find time to ‘let our hair down’. Risk mitigators We stack the odds in our favour by taking risks we have the ability to influence Our dedication extends to fostering an inclusive environment where employees are empowered, and diversity is embraced. Financial benefits: competitive pay, pension, life insurance, income protection. Wellbeing and work life balance: 33 days annual leave inc. public holidays, remote/hybrid and flexible working, generous maternity and paternity leave, private health insurance, employee assistance programme, 24/7 GP access EV leasing salary sacrifice scheme, EV leasing referral, cycle to work scheme Growth: a dynamic, challenging and rewarding environment with excellent learning and development resources via our top inhouse LMS and exciting career progression opportunities!