Accruals Manager

The role: The Accruals Manager is a pivotal role within ZTP. It requires the person to get stuck in and help us grow the company to meet our ambitious goals. The Accruals Manager will work in the the Client Finance team who provide the finance services to our clients. They will ensure ZTP delivers accurate financial reporting to our clients on a regular and consistent basis using our market-leading in-house systems. This managerial position requires an innovative approach to financial reporting and cost forecasting, with the candidate being instrumental in driving the team\’s success and meeting the company\’s objectives. This role sits within the Client Management Team, responsible for servicing ZTP’s multi-site corporate clients. With sites all over the UK, our clients require a high level of service to help them reach their goals and address any issues that arise on their accounts from day to day. The candidate will play a crucial role in assisting the team to provide this exceptional level of service and contribute significantly to the achievement of our clients\’ objectives. Key Responsibilities: *Navigate through ZTP training program modules, ensuring a solid foundation in energy procurement and management, crucial for overseeing major clients. *Master software platforms from both a client-facing and internal management perspective, enhancing overall operational efficiency. *Lead the creation of period cost and accrual reports for ZTP clients, incorporating factors like property changes, COTs, and addressing any discrepancies. *Work alongside the Treasury team in ensuring the client facing system and the accounting systems are in alignment. *Take charge of developing budgets for ZTP clients, demonstrating strategic financial planning capabilities. *Execute system reports meticulously, ensuring data integrity and completeness, while efficiently organizing workloads to meet reporting deadlines and exceed client expectations. *Design and implement customized reports, elevating data accuracy and operational efficiency, and present period numbers and movement explanations to clients virtually and in person. *Lead the development and maintenance of streamlined processes and procedures for the role, exemplifying leadership in operational excellence. *Play a pivotal role in the seamless onboarding of new clients to accruals and budget services, demonstrating managerial acumen and client-focused leadership. *Elevate customer service and satisfaction levels, actively measuring and implementing improvements in a managerial capacity. *Be a part of driving a culture of continuous improvement across systems and reporting, aiming to position our offerings at the forefront of the market. *Showcase adeptness in liaising across internal teams, ensuring cohesive collaboration to fulfil accrual and budget requirements with a strong managerial focus. *Lead the team through coaching and mentoring and manage performance accordingly. Key Skills and Competentcies: *Finance & Business acumen *VAT treatment Knowledge *Knowledge/experience of cost charging/accrual generation and financial reporting essential *Experience of inter company allocations *High level of competency with Microsoft 365 Office applications including Teams, Word, PowerPoint and especially Excel. *Leadership skills – supporting our teams to develop, and fostering collaboration and synergy in teams. *Management skills – performance management, and workload management. *Strategic thinking aligned with long-term organisational goals *Strong communication and customer service skills – clear and impactful verbal and written communication skills. Has the ability to build meaningful relationships with stakeholders at all levels. *Excellent listening and reflective skills *Emotional intelligence *Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy *Proactive problem-solving and initiative-taking. Constantly driving efficiencies and improving our service. *Exceptional presentation skills for effective communication in diverse settings. *Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and time management in a managerial role. *Thrives under pressure *Active listening and reflective skills *Curious. *Attention to detail *Flexible Experience Required: Please note: Only candidates with prior experience in the energy industry will be considered for this role. *5 Years\’ Experience in the Energy Industry *Budgeting and Forecasting *Experience in managing multiple workloads and stakeholders Education and Qualification Requirements: *GCSE’s *A-Levels *Accountancy qualification (part qualified) Other Characteristics: *Adaptable and open to undertaking additional managerial duties as assigned, showcasing flexibility. *Ability to travel and to work overtime as needed *Demonstrates discretion and the capability to handle sensitive and highly confidential information. Personal Qualities: *Personal style that is in line with the ZTP culture, values and behaviours *Act as a brand ambassador and communicate respectfully and effectively with all stakeholders across the business *Structured problem solving, analysis & methodical mindset *Self-motivated individual with initiative to prioritize workloads and tasks *Commercial awareness *Patient *Creative *Positive attitude to continuously improve *Manage multiple projects at the same time *High degree of independent judgment *Resilience and adaptable to change *Positive attitude ZTP Company Benefits: *Competitive Compensation Package *Annual Leave that increases by 1 day for each year of service (Up to 25 days) *Vision Reimbursement *EAP with Health Assured *Flu Vaccine Reimbursement *Nursery & Childcare Salary Sacrifice Scheme *Pension *Family Friendly Policies *Remote Working *Flexible Working Options *We Work Office Membership *1 Hour Lunch break (1pm to 2pm) *Quarterly Team Get Togethers *Wellbeing Committee *Recognition Scheme *Referral Scheme *Cycle to Work Scheme *1 Day Paid for Volunteering to Support Local Community *Home Office Set Up *Travel Expenses Reimbursed by ZTP *Learning & Development Opportunities *Career Pathways & Promotion Opportunities