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 three days per week: Monday, Thursday and Friday for a total of 22.5 hours per week.  

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

• £28,000 - £32,500 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 1 day per week 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” by 19/08/24.

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