This entry level position will work within the Revenue and Contracts team getting involved in all aspects our OTC (Orders to cash) process to ensure all billing is initiated on time and correct revenue recognition applied. This will include working with the wider business to record project updates; working with the Sales teams to manage queries and chase customer POs; and within the finance team processing supplier POs, provide ongoing progress/status updates and reporting. The successful candidate will receive hands-on training and mentorship from experienced professionals, with opportunities for growth and advancement based on performance.
About the role
- Create and update forecasts within the system to ensure timely and accurate billing projections based on operational, commercial and contractual obligations
- Update contracts for annual billing applying the appropriate indexation, issuing quotes and chasing PO from customers
- Issue invoices for annual billing and project milestones ensuring all the relevant documentation is correctly received and chase where necessary
- Update revenue in line with operational updates, ensuring the revenue recognition policy is adhered to
- Work closely with the business and customers where escalation is required to close and resolve billing and PO issues
- Create supplier POs and post monthly accrual/prepayment accounting entries
- Provide status updates, financial analysis and commentary
- Ensure accuracy of data held by identifying and flagging any gaps or anomalies
- Throughout the month end inform the team on updates, issues and overall status of work completed and yet to complete
- Ensure all month end deadlines are met and ad hoc deliverables are completed in a timely manner
- Maintain up-to-date documentation of system configuration and reporting processes
- Manage and maintain existing reports and identify ways to develop and improve reporting tools
- Minimise errors through attention to detail, data cleansing, analysis and reconciliation
- When, and if necessary, participate in ensuring successful adoption of new process and policies
- Holiday cover for others in the team
Skills required
- Must be able to demonstrate a desire to learn and develop
- Good communication: Comfortable communication with external customers
- Good presentation skills both written and verbal
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Embrace new methodologies and continuously seek improvement
- Team player, with a hands-on approach
- Strong time management skills to complete tasks on time and ensure competing priorities are managed in an effective and efficient manner
- Good MS Office and Excel skills
- Previous studies or experience in a finance environment would be useful
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Our recruitment practices are designed to ensure that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged by procedures or requirements that disproportionately affect protected groups without being essential for the job.
For every position, we develop a detailed job description and person specification. This approach maintains our focus on the true demands of the role and the skills, experience, and qualifications necessary. During interviews, we involve multiple interviewers where possible to further mitigate unintentional bias, thereby promoting a fair and equitable hiring process.
