Accounts Assistant - Junior role

Support accounts payable operations by processing invoices, managing supplier payments, performing financial reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records within a renewable energy company.

About Low Carbon

Low Carbon creates large-scale renewable energy to fight climate change. We’re building a renewable energy company that will protect the planet for future generations.

This defining purpose drives us to deliver for our communities, investors, and the environment.

We are a long-standing certified B-Corporation and recognised as gold standard for our environmental impact. We develop, build, and operate utility-scale solar, onshore wind, and battery storage projects across the UK and Europe, supporting the world’s move to an energy system powered by renewables.

CVC DIF, the infrastructure strategy of leading global private markets manager CVC, is the majority shareholder in Low Carbon. Working alongside MassMutual, CVC DIF will enable Low Carbon to significantly expand its installed capacity and drive the next stage of growth as a diversified, leading next-generation IPP.

The Accounts Team

Our Accounts Payable team works across all parts of the business. We are looking for a new Accounts Assistant to join the Finance Team. Based in London, the team is a close-knit collaborative set of accounting and finance professionals with a strong customer focus, high standards, and the drive to have a significant impact on Climate Change.

Role Description

This role would suit a candidate at the beginning of their finance career or a recent graduate. The role is responsible for delivering accurate and timely invoice and payment processing in line with Low Carbon Finance processes, procedures, and controls. This includes the accurate processing, timely processing, and compliant processing of purchase invoices, supplier payments, and associated reconciliations.

The role plays a key part in maintaining strong financial controls through consistent application of processes, attention to detail, and adherence to established procedures.

In addition, the role will contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across systems, processes, and workflows, driving greater efficiency, control, and scalability. Working closely with the wider Finance team and key business stakeholders, the Accounts Assistant will support smooth, controlled, and efficient financial operations within a fast-paced, multi-entity environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and accurately record all purchase invoices, ensuring appropriate authorisation, correct matching to purchase orders/receipts, and maintenance of supporting records

• Prepare weekly payment runs for review, approval, and processing, including management of one-off payments and supplier data changes

• Perform weekly bank reconciliations across multiple accounts, including GBP and foreign currency

• Complete all month-end activities by the second working day, ensuring accuracy and strong process controls

• Review and monitor aged creditors and debtors, escalating risks or issues as needed

• Ensure compliance with payment-related policies, controls, and the Risk and Controls Matrix (RACM), including supporting audits and reporting any fraudulent or non-compliant activity

• Support the effective resolution of payment and AP-related queries or disputes with suppliers and employees

• Where AP is outsourced, coordinate the timely and accurate sharing of invoice data with the service provider

• Support VAT returns, audit requests, and maintain audit-ready financial records

• Maintain high-quality financial data and contribute to strong financial governance and control environment

• Work across multiple systems and support process improvements, including automation initiatives

• Collaborate with finance colleagues and internal stakeholders to support efficient operations

• Build strong working relationships across the organisation

• Provide ad hoc support to the wider finance team as required

Person Specification

We're looking for someone who shares our passion for tackling climate change, brings a positive and proactive approach, and is keen to learn and develop their career in finance. This role would suit a recent graduate or a candidate at the beginning of their finance career. Previous experience gained through work, internships, placements, volunteering, or education would be beneficial but is not essential.

Experience & Knowledge

• Previous experience within an accounts or finance function, working in a multi-entity environment, and exposure to SAGE X3 is desirable

• A good knowledge of a payments environment (purchase orders, supplier invoices and approval workflows)

Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy

• Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks effectively

• Well organised with strong time management skills

• Comfortable working across multiple systems while maintaining accurate data

• Open-minded and proactive in adopting automation and improving processes

• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders

• Excellent excel skills

Behaviours

• Methodical approach which allows delivery of key priorities within a strict timetable

• Strong analytical skills and ability to identify trends and potential issues

• Positive and collaborative team player

• Proactive and solutions-focused approach

• Demonstrates a growth mindset with a willingness to learn and develop

• Energetic and driven with a real hands-on approach to the job

• Adaptable and able to operate effectively in a fast-changing environment

Our Compensation & Benefits

• 26 days holiday plus your birthday off (with option to buy a further 5 days)

• Discretionary Bonus

• Bupa Health Check & Private Healthcare for you and your family (medical history disregarded)

• Contributory Pension

• Cycle scheme

• Season Ticket Loan

• Pluxee for commercial discounts and perks

• 3 additional days for volunteering to support causes of your choice

We are committed to building an inclusive team and welcome applications from people with different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. If you do not meet every requirement listed but believe you can succeed in the role, we encourage you to apply. We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as we are not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.