Join Our Team at Shetland Heat Energy & Power 

Part time Finance Assistant 

Are you detail-oriented, enthusiastic, and eager to make a difference? SHEAP is looking for a dedicated Finance Assistant to join our dynamic team to help with management accounting, forecasting, reporting and grant applications as we continue to expand.  

The Post

We are looking for a candidate to join our finance and admin team working in our office in Lerwick for a total of 22.5 hours per week.  We can be flexible on when these hours are worked.  There is an opportunity to work some of these hours from home.

About Us

SHEAP operates the Lerwick District Heating scheme, providing efficient and eco-friendly heating to 1,400 homes, schools, care homes, and businesses in Lerwick. We pride ourselves on innovation, community engagement, and our commitment to reducing carbon footprints.

Why Work With Us?

• Innovative Projects: Be part of projects that lead the way in district heating and renewable energy.
• Professional Growth: Enjoy continuous learning opportunities in a supportive environment.
• Community Impact: Play a crucial role in delivering sustainable energy solutions that benefit the local community and environment.
• Flexible Work Environment: Join a team that offers flexibility in work hours and values a healthy balance between work and personal life.

Key Responsibilities:

Work with the finance manager and team to deliver:

• Management Accounts and Financial Reporting: Assist in preparing monthly management accounts, monthly reporting, yearend accounts and audit preparation.
• Payroll Processing: Assist with payroll preparation and timesheet collation.
• VAT Returns: Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: preparation of budget reports, financial planning / forecasting and other related financial procedures.
• Project appraisal and funding applications: Assist with project costings and financial analysis as well as completion of funding applications.
• Financial Analysis:  Cost analysis.
• Customer Service, Administration Support: Supporting the existing team by taking customer payments, answering customer queries, purchase ledger, etc during holiday periods. 
• Financial Procedures: comply with all policies, procedures, legal and regulatory requirements.

Skills
 Essential:

• AAT qualified or equivalent, or currently studying towards a professional accounting qualification (e.g., ICAS, ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA).
• Proven experience as a financial assistant or other relevant financial support experience. 
• Strong analytical skills, proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. 
• Quick learner with excellent personal organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and work to and meet daily priorities and deadlines.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and work effectively across teams and with a variety of people both inside and outside the organisation.
• Professional level of accuracy in all work with excellent attention to detail, written English and numeracy skills.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving with strong decision-making skills.
• Demonstrable ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent customer service skills with a proven ability to respond positively and proactively to colleagues and external contacts.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive material.
• Commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. 

Desirable

• Experience with SAGE accounting software.
• Familiarity with budgeting and project assessment.

Benefits

• £29,000 - £33,750 per annum salary pro-rata’d (22.5/37 hours).
• 41 days annual paid holiday entitlement pro-rata’d.
• 10% Company pension scheme contribution.
• Death in service benefit.
• Potential for some working from home.
• Training and professional development.

How to Apply

Apply now to join SHEAP and be part of our team. Send your CV and a cover letter to: Lucy.Lawson@shetland.gov.uk with the subject line "Finance Assistant” .  Closing date for this post is 28th October 2024.

Shetland Heat Energy & Power – Community District Heating
 For more information about us, visit our website at www.sheap-ltd.co.uk.