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Lightsource bp is a global leader in the development and management of solar energy projects. We are a 50:50 joint venture with bp with a mission to help drive the world’s transition to low carbon energy.
With solar set to increase tenfold in the next 20 years, we are well-positioned to capitalize on this growth. By joining the Lightsource bp team, you will ‘be the change’ on the world’s energy transition to a more sustainable future.We pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial spirit as we continue to push the boundaries of an ever-changing energy landscape. By choosing a career with us, you can expect a challenging and fulfilling role surrounded by people who are passionate and have brilliant ideas about sustainable technology, innovation and making the world a better place.A 12 month contract which may result in a permanent role, to support the Transactions Team during the implementation of SAP S/4 HANA. Primary role for transactional processing in Greece, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Cash Management. The role will be based from home initially and then located in our Athens office in GreeceDUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES
- Setting up new suppliers in the Finance System
- Perform vendor call backs to confirm the validity of supplier bank details
- Support the Business during the processing of Purchase Orders (POs), ensure POs are receipted and any discrepancies are dealt with
- Process all invoices in a timely manner and ensure coding is correct at the time of entry
- Review all staff expenses for employees, ensuring they are completed correctly and comply with the Staff Expenses Policy
- Process multi-currency payment runs for suppliers and staff expenses in accordance with the payments calendar
- Process any adhoc payment requests ensuring correct approval has been obtained
- Reconcile creditor accounts and maintain a tidy and up to date ledger
- Produce and maintain regular reports on aged creditors and PO status
- Resolve any payment queries with suppliers
- Run full end to end sales ledger process from invoicing to collection and allocation of cash
- Ensure all sales invoices are accurate and issued in a timely manner
- Responsible for the credit control function ensuring all debts are paid on time
- Post and match all cash receipts on a daily basis
- Produce and maintain regular reports on the status of outstanding debts, provide information to the Accounts Receivable Manager when required
- Reconcile debtor accounts and maintain a tidy and up to date ledger
- Post all bank transactions in a timely manner
- Prepare regular bank reconciliations as required
- Assist the Banking Administrator in maintaining bank accounts and opening / closing bank accounts as required
- Review the email inbox and action as appropriate
- Open the Finance post and distribute as appropriate
- Deal with queries raised promptly and professionally
- Train and support new finance system users as required. For example, processing POs and submitting staff expenses
- Assist in evaluating procedures and controls to ensure transactions are processed accurately and efficiently
- Manage priorities and deadlines effectively to ensure an efficient working process
- Assist the Finance Team and the UK Transactions team when required, for example at month end or during periods of absence
- Support any group finance system or process development initiatives
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCEMandatory/Required
- Accounts payable experience minimum 3 years
- Accounts receivable experience
- Experience of performing reconciliations
- Experience of managing payment runs in several entities
- Good understanding of local transactional tax requirements
- Strong communicator with good interpersonal skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Proactive with a positive can-do attitude
- Excellent attention to detail
- English and Greek speaking
Preferred
- Experience with SunSystems and Proactis
- Good MS Excel skills
Job Type: Contract
