Reconciliation Specialist

At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide when it comes to employee engagement and ranked as a Top 50 UK Employer on Glassdoor.

Join us in making a positive impact on the environment and our communities, while being valued and supported in a truly inclusive workplace.

If you want to do more, because you care, we want you on our team.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

We have an opportunity for you to join our Finance team as a Reconciliation Specialist on a 6-month Fixed- Term Contract (with the possibility of extension)

This role sits within the Cost Transformation team and will be responsible for reconciling aged creditor reports, updating the ledger, and identifying opportunities for process improvement, providing actionable recommendations to enhance efficiency and accuracy

Some of your other key accountabilities will include:

Reconcile c250 vendor accounts to vendor statements using Excel or PDF statement (c£2.5m in value).
Resolve missing invoices, mis posting and unallocated cash items on vendor accounts.
Contact vendors by telephone and confirm vendor balances and request statement as required.
Process invoice and credits onto vendor accounts as required.
Review held invoices and GRNI balances and cleanse as required.
Present vendor cleanse progress and manage this in a format that can be presented weekly
Ad hoc duties in line with business needs.

HOW WE WORK

You'll join a caring culture that collaborates to achieve, grow, and develop. Our employee engagement scores are among the highest globally in energy and utilities. That’s why, we value in-person moments to keep our culture alive but also understand the flexibility working from home can bring. So, you'll usually find us in the office, but working from home is supported, when you need it.

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

To succeed in this role, candidates should bring extensive experience in reconciling large and complex transactional data, with a strong understanding of accounts payable, purchase orders, and goods receipting processes.

Proven ability to work with high volumes of data, cleanse master records, and deliver insightful analytics is essential.

A solid grasp of Procurement and Finance functions, along with a track record of diagnosing and resolving issues, is key.

Candidates should demonstrate analytical strength, clear communication, and the ability to credibly advise and challenge constructively. While accountancy or procurement qualifications are preferred, extensive hands-on experience in managing AP ledgers and performing reconciliation work, particularly with an understanding of goods receipting and double-entry is equally valued

Proficiency in MS Office, Excel, SAP ECC, and Ariba is essential

HOW WE’LL REWARD YOU AND CARE FOR YOU

It's not just a job; it's a career. We offer benefits that reward great work and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. Plus, you'll contribute to the environment and community too.

Here are some of our favourites:

25 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
Annual bonus scheme (of up to £1,500 per annum based on company performance)
Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
Dedicated training and development with our Academy
Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
Family friendly policies
Two paid volunteering days per year

LET’S GO

We can’t wait to hear from you!

Have an updated CV ready and spare five minutes to apply. We'll let you know the outcome after the closing date, so keep an eye on your phone and emails. 

Please note, we may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications—so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible