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Location: Hub based! Bristol, London or Glasgow

But you have the flexibility to work wherever suits you best

Team: Treasury

Salary banding:  £25,000 - £30,000

Experience: Learner/Mid-level

Working pattern: Full-Time

Reporting to: Alexander Davies - Treasury Manager

Sponsorship: Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

This role in 3 words: Autonomy, Inquisitive, Decisive

Top 3 qualities for this role: Attention to detail, Organisation, Communication skills

In the words of the team, you should leave your current role for this one because….

“We are a team always chasing automation and improvements…where it makes sense to do so. All ideas are welcome for discussion in team meetings with collaboration and honest & open communication at the forefront of everything we do.”

“I love the level of responsibility that comes with working in this Treasury team. Every day is different. I’m constantly learning and I’m given the ability to be involved in as much as I want, to be able to develop my financial and technical knowledge. Above all, I am working with a great team of people which, like me, are committed, and we have a great working atmosphere. I really love my job!”

Everyone belongs at OVO

At OVO, we are on a mission to solve one of humanity's biggest challenges, the climate crisis. And we know it takes all of us to change the world. That's why we need diverse people from all abilities, gender identities, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, life experiences and backgrounds to join us.

Teamworking for the planet

Everything we do here spins around Plan Zero. So, naturally, the team you’ll be joining plays a gigantic role in making that happen. Here’s how:

We might not be on the frontline of people’s zero carbon journey, but this treasury team keeps the turbines spinning by ensuring that our cash is used effectively; supporting all the functions in Ovo that rely on suppliers being paid, customers cash being allocated appropriately and everything in between.

This role in a nutshell:

Owning the accounting of the cash ledgers, turbo charging automation and being the go to person on cash.

Your key outcomes will be:

Daily tasks

• Most important of all will be seeking process improvements to automate manual tasks and accounting entries, generating more time to new tasks and project work 
• Creating payment runs to suppliers, for payroll and ad hoc runs - working with the accounts payable team to optimise payments of invoices to ensure the best use of our working capital 

Taking ownership of Accounting:

• Performing daily/monthly bank reconciliations within our accounting system (Workday) and producing month and year end reconciliations thus ensuring that all treasury related general ledger codes are accurately maintained to allow for accurate financial reporting
• Liaising with teams across the business to own and maintain the cash, prepayment and short term investment ledgers are up to date
• Produce and disseminate accrual calculations

Assisting in cash flow forecasting:

• Aiding in the production, analysis and improvement of the cash flow forecasting to ensure timely, accurate cash flow forecasts. This will lead to highlighting and analysing any discrepancies
• Monitoring cash position and key working capital, to provide recommendations to senior Treasury members for use of cash management levers.
• Supervising the control environment of the Treasury team and suggesting ways to improve the efficiency, accuracy and reliability of the Treasury function. 

Within your first 3 months month you’ll:

• Have understood the accounting entries required for cash management in Ovo
• Have integrated into the team to improve working capital
• Have created your network of key people in the business to gather any information needed

Systems:  Banking portals, Workday, Excel (obviously not a system….but finance loves Excel!)

You’ll be a successful Treasure Assistant & Accountant here at OVO if you…

• Are comfortable prioritising conflicting items. There will be plenty of variety and keeping organised will be time critical
• Are a good communicator. Keeping the team and the wider finance function in the loop will be important
• Have great attention to detail. Ensuring the ledgers are up to date and payments are made on time will be key

Let’s talk about what’s in it for you

We’ll pay you between £25,000 and £30,000, depending on your specific skills and experience. If your expectations are a little different, have a chat with us!

We keep our pay ranges broad on purpose to give us, and you, flexibility to match your experience to our zero carbon mission.

You’ll be eligible for an on-target bonus of 15%. We have one OVO bonus plan that focuses on the collective performance of our people to deliver our Plan Zero goal. 

We also offer plenty of green benefits and progressive policies to help you feel like you belong at OVO…and there’s flex pay.  It’s an extra 9% of your salary on top of your core pay to use as you like. You can take it as cash, add to your pension, or choose to spend it on a huge range of flex benefits. Here’s a taster of what’s on offer: 

For starters, you’ll get 34 days of holiday (including bank holidays). For your healthWith benefits like a healthcare cash plan or private medical insurance depending on your career level, critical illness cover, life assurance, health assessments, and moreFor your wellbeingWith gym membership, gadget, travel and cyber insurance, workplace ISA, will writing services, DNA testing, dental insurance, and more For your lifestyle With extra holiday buying, discount dining, culture cards, tech loans, and supporting your favourite charities with give-as-you-earn donationsFor your home  Get up to £300 off any OVO Energy plan (when you pay by Direct Debit), plus personal carbon offsetting and great discounts on smart thermostats and EV chargersFor your commute Nab a great deal on ultra-low emission car leasing, plus our cycle to work scheme and public transport season ticket loans Want to hear about our full range of flexible benefits and progressive people policies? Our People Team can tell you everything you need to know.

For your Belonging

To find better ways to support our people, we need to listen to each other’s experiences and find ways to build a truly inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of this, we have 8 Belonging Networks at OVO. Led by our people, for our people - so when you join OVO, you can play a part - big or small - with any of the Networks. It's up to you.

Oh, and one last thing...

We’d be thrilled if you tick off all our boxes yet we also believe it’s just as important we tick off all of yours. And if you think you have most of what we’re looking for but not every single thing, go ahead and hit apply. We’d still love to hear from you! If you have any additional requirements, there’s a space to let us know on the application form; we want to make the process as easy and comfortable for you as possible..