Asset Manager (Management Accountant)
BayWa r.e. is the home for change makers. We r.e.think energy – how it is produced, stored and can be best used to enable the global renewable energy transition that is essential to the future of our planet. At BayWa r.e. we effect change globally. With locations in 30 countries, we have over 4,500 people already working across the world, collaborating with local businesses to proactively shape the future of the energy sector.
BayWa r.e. Operation Services Limited offers comprehensive operations and maintenance services to solar energy plants and wind plants across the UK and Ireland. We utilise our international experience as well as the expert knowledge of our local teams to deliver centralised, state-of-the-art data management and monitoring. Our commitment is to deliver our services by setting industry standards and constantly innovating to improve the value we add for our customers.
About the role
We are looking to recruit an Asset Manager to join the BayWa re. Operations Services Ltd. The new hire will support the ongoing financial management of one of our solar portfolios in the UK. This role will be based in Edinburgh. The successful candidate will also support in the delivery of the commercial elements of the TAM wind contracts.
BayWa r.e. Operation Services Limited offers comprehensive operations and maintenance services to solar energy plants and wind plants across the UK and Ireland. We utilise our international experience as well as the expert knowledge of our local teams to deliver centralised, state-of-the-art data management and monitoring. Our commitment is to deliver our services by setting industry standards and constantly innovating to improve the value we add for our customers.
About the role
We are looking to recruit an Asset Manager to join the BayWa re. Operations Services Ltd. The new hire will support the ongoing financial management of one of our solar portfolios in the UK. This role will be based in Edinburgh. The successful candidate will also support in the delivery of the commercial elements of the TAM wind contracts.
What You Will Do
- Day to day financial management of the assets, including ensuring liabilities met as fall due, VAT recording and reporting, performance of financial controls, and ensuring revenue received promptly under terms of power purchase agreement.
- Stakeholder management and reporting, including provision of and discussion in relation to regular management accounts, budgets, cash-flows, and forecasts to external owners of asset as required; attendance and facilitation of Board Meetings as required, and dealing with ad hoc queries.
- Preparation of monthly management accounts and year end statutory accounts.
- Liaising with external auditors to manage and assist the audit requirements of the solar and wind assets under management.
- Working with project owners across Europe and local teams in Edinburgh to ensure processes are set-up appropriately to ensure good management of existing assets and a smooth handover of new assets coming online.
What You Bring
- ICAS / ACCA part qualified or equivalent.
- Experience of working for either a finance / asset management team, or coming from an accountancy / audit practice background
- Proven track record of reporting deliverables to senior stakeholders
- Experience of reviewing work produced by colleagues and external sources
- Some experience of accounting software used for SME, Sage Business Cloud in particular
- Familiarity preparing / reviewing month end and year end journals
- Comfortable reviewing and working with contracts
- Experience of financial controls and VAT reporting
- Experience of reviewing and considering tax computations
- Strong organisation skills and attention to detail
- Collaborative working style, persuasive and clear communication skills
- Flexible skill-set and enthusiasm for a varied role
What We Are Ready To Offer You
- Private Health Insurance
- Life Assurance Cover
- Company Pension Scheme
- Yearly Team Away Days
- Flexible Working Environment
- Yearly Discretionary Performance Bonus Scheme
- Excellent Company Culture
- Mental Health First Aid support
- Employee Assistance Programme which provides all employees with 24/7 access to telephone and online counselling
- Access to an online benefits portal which includes travel and shopping discounts, healthy living advice & a financial well-being resource bank
- Cycle 2 Work Scheme
- Hybrid Working
Is This Role The Right Fit For You?
You matter to us
At BayWa r.e. we are fully committed to fostering equity and inclusion and embrace the diversity, of all our people, both present and those yet to join us!
We welcome applications from everyone, irrespective of gender, gender identity, national origin, religion, social-, cultural-, or ethnic-background, sex, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other status protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. We are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer for all by providing an inclusive environment free of discrimination or harassment.
We genuinely care about every candidate's experience during the recruitment process and are here to provide support where we can. If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments while applying, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at hr.uk@baywa-re.co.uk
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