Accounts Payable Assistant
London, UK
Kraken Technologies UK 🦑 – Commercial /
Full-time /
Hybrid
Kraken powers some of the most innovative global developments in energy.
We’re a technology company focused on creating a smart, sustainable energy system. From optimising renewable generation, creating a more intelligent grid and enabling utilities to provide excellent customer experiences, our operating system for energy is transforming the industry around the world in a way that benefits everyone.
It’s a really exciting time in energy. Help us make a real impact on shaping a better, more sustainable future.
We're looking for a highly motivated individual, as an Accounts Payable Assistant to join our fast paced and growing Finance team ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments, whilst also dealing with internal and external customers.
Reporting into our Finance Manager you will be part of a fun and exciting team, while we support your growth and career progression too!
What you'll do
- Help with invoices and data entry
- Prepare and make payments in timely manner
- Run month end reporting
- Perform other ad hoc projects as assigned by your manager
- Be trained in our systems and software
- Help with AdHoc general finance admin within the team
What you'll need
- A degree in accounting, finance or equivalent with a 2:1 or finance or accounting experience
- Ideally previous experience working in an Accounts Payable team
- Basic Excel skills
- An understanding of accounts payable
- Excellent attention to detail
- Be able to work in a high volume, entrepreneurial environment - speed and accuracy are key!
Why else you'll love it here
- Wondering what the salary for this role is? Just ask us! On a call with one of our recruiters it's something we always cover as we genuinely want to match your experience with the correct salary. The reason why we don't advertise is because we honestly have a degree of flexibility and would never want salary to be a reason why someone doesn't apply to Octopus - what's more important to us is finding the right octofit!
- Octopus Energy is a unique culture. An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co-owners, on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about! We won best company to work for in 2022, on Glassdoor we were voted 50 best places to work in 2022 and our Group CEO, Greg has recorded a podcast about our culture and how we empower our people
- Visit our UK perks hub - Octopus Employee Benefits
If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you.
Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential. Need any specific accommodations? Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, and we'll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic!
Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Octopus, we're looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.
