About us
We have been at the heart of the UK energy market for 25 years and are today playing a critical role in decarbonising the UK energy system. As a major energy services and smart metering company with technology, data and sustainability at the core of our ethos and business model, SMS is committed to delivering the future of smart energy.
We are proud of being both an equal opportunity employer and an accredited real living wage employer! We look out for our customers and our focus is ‘putting our people first’.
Our people enable us to do all of this by living our 5 core values: Safety, Customer excellence, Sustainability, Innovation and Pride.
Job Overview
Working closely with the Finance team and Management team within the Data Services department, the Contracts Officer will be responsible for ensuring data services activities are billed correctly and in accordance to the contractual terms. Management of accruals, deferrals and debt will form part of this role with specific targets to be met.
The Contracts Officer will ensure the exceptions or queries raised against disputed invoices are dealt with responsibly and in accordance with contractual terms.
Working with third party companies and other SMS departments, costs relating to Data Services will be validated and queries managed.
Reporting will be produced to the relevant stakeholders as appropriate.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure all contractual fees are applied to Data Services activities, including ad hoc charges such as site visits and PSTN lines
- In conjunction with the commercial team, set up and manage individual contracts where required
- Raising of invoice schedules to the Finance team for processing
- Identification of cost reduction opportunities
- Management of accruals and deferrals relating to Data Services at month end
- Resolution of disputes raised on debt relating to queries on Data Services
- Working with Customers / SMS Account Managers to ensure timely receipt of purchase orders
- Delivery of regular management reporting to the Management team
- Any other duties required by the Data Services Management Team
Education and Professional Qualifications
- Educated to A-level standard or Degree (or equivalent) – desirable.
- Accounting / Finance qualifications – desirable.
- GCSE (or equivalent) in Math and English – essential.
Skills and Knowledge
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Packages (especially Excel)
- Excellent numerical reasoning and problem solving
- Able to organise and prioritise workload
- Understanding of Accountancy principles
- Working with large volumes of data
- Reporting to Managers on financial position
- Working to given deadlines
- Desirable;
- Electricity Metering Industry and/or Data Industry Knowledge
Personal Attributes
- Manages own workload effectively;
- Analytical Thinking
- Decision Making
- Planning
- Quality Focus
- Results focus
- Business Awareness
- Communication skills, both within the Data Department and the wider business.
- Shows initiative and flexibility in their approach to change.
In Return
We support Mental, Physical and Financial wellbeing, and we're proud of our benefits package to reward great talent which includes:
- 25 personal holiday days per year with additional allocation of 8 public holidays (includes options to buy and sell)
- After 5 years’ service, you will be rewarded with an additional 5 days annual leave increasing your total to 30 personal days and 8 public holidays.
Smart Health
Keeping our employees mentally and physically healthy is one of the things that matters most to us.
- Employee Assistance Programme (free access to counselling & support) with easy access via My Healthy Advantage app.
- Access to SmartHealth app - includes a free 24/7 online GP and a range of wellbeing services.
- Cycle Scheme - lower your carbon footprint whilst staying healthy.
Smart Savings
- Eligibility to join our Share Incentive Plan following 6 months employment
- Life Insurance cover where your next of kin will receive 4 times your annual salary
- Refer a friend bonus (£500)
- Corporate season ticket travel
- Length of service cash incentive
- Automatic enrolment into the Company Stakeholder Pension Scheme following 3 months employment.
The future looks bright
Your development is important to us - we support and encourage development including internal and external accredited courses, study support and E-Learning and internal promotion.