Utilities Recharging Analyst - Optimised Group Ltd : Job Details

About us

We are Optimised, a team of over 170 people driven by passion to create a positive impact and make a real difference in the world!

With offices across the UK in Ashby, Blackpool, Bristol, Redhill and Sittingbourne, and our team of engineers working nationwide, we pride ourselves on delivering impactful solutions to optimise the world’s transition to net zero and beyond.

We recognise that the climate emergency is the greatest challenge of our generation, and we're driven both personally and professionally to be a force for positive change.

We deliver a range of integrated energy and sustainability solutions spanning Carbon Impact, Utility Management and Building Optimisation that help our clients achieve their decarbonisation goals whilst delivering significant returns on investment.

As a certified B Corp, we place purpose before profit, upholding the highest standards of social and environmental performance, diversity, inclusion, and accountability in everything we do.

About the role

We are looking for an analytical individual with a love for data, detail and building relationships to join us as a Recharging Analyst.

In this role you will take a deep dive into our client’s energy and meter data. You will validate utility invoices and meter readings and provide a solution focused approach to our clients creating various detailed reports as well as being responsible for creating recharges for tenants and processing change of tenancies.

Due to the specialism of working with meters and associated data, someone with experience either within a similar role or the industry in general would be preferred, however if you have an evidenced analytical and technical background and can utilise data to present solutions, we can provide training and development on what we do and how to complete the recharging elements of this role.

What you’ll actually do

• Provide an excellent client experience to internal and external stakeholders
• Complete invoice checks and tariff-based validation on all components of electricity, gas, water, heating and cooling invoices
• Generate batches of invoices, analysing the cost and consumption against previous periods, and looking for and reviewing anomalies
• Produce weekly batch files for clients to process payments
• Keep query and savings logs up to date, raising queries and resolving errors with suppliers when invoices are incorrect
• Process and following up on change of tenancies.
• Create and deliver monthly/scheduled recharge invoices for tenants
• Manage multiple sources of meter data for use within recharging
• Calculate targets and budgets and reviewing on-accounts where required
• Produce portfolio-wide reports and issuing to clients accordingly
• Review metering schematics in order to mobilise RICS standard recharging methodology for clients

We understand that candidates have varying experiences, and it is unlikely that all aspects of the role description will be an exact match. Please don’t be deterred if that is the case – we’d love to hear from you if you are passionate about our vision and have relevant experience.

Benefits

As well as our values led and inclusive culture, we also have a great benefits package:

• EV car and cycle to work schemes available
• 25 days annual leave increasing to 28 days with length of service (+ bank holidays)
• Option to buy / sell up to 3 days holiday each year
• Contributory pension scheme (5% Matched)
• Life Insurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Enhanced Family Leave policies
• Award-winning Employee Assistance Helpline and Online GP Service
• Annual Railcard
• Annual flu jab and eye test
• A professional development and sustainability allowance
• 2 x sustainable holiday travel days
• 1 day off paid each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice
• Up to one professional membership fee paid for by the Company each year
• Reward for introductions scheme

What you’ll be able to offer

• Previous recharging experience is desirable
• Experience of working within a technical and data driven role
• Strong analytical skills with an interest in detail and developing solutions
• A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, with the confidence to manipulate and format data using formulas
• A solid understanding of all components of a utilities bill and/or metering would be highly desirable
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to discuss and resolve complex issues with suppliers, clients and internal stakeholders alike both digitally and in person
• Systems link experience desirable
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Purpose driven mindset
• An open and approachable manner, backed up by high moral and ethical standards
• Passion for social or environmental issues
• Proactive attitude that brings drive, energy and passion to the role
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be a strong team player
• Strong resilience and positivity particularly in challenging situations
• Accountability to yourself and others
• High IT literacy skills
• High attention to detail

Interested?

If you are interested and think you can help us achieve our mission to net zero, please apply here or via our website. Here you will also find contact information.

Recruitment agencies

We will not consider CVs or speculative proposals from any agencies therefore we kindly request you not to contact us.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and flexible working environment, that promotes diversity. We encourage you to apply even if you may not have all the experience listed in the advert or seeking an alternative working pattern. We recognise that talent comes in various forms, and we are committed to providing opportunities that create an environment of growth, diversity, and inclusion for everyone

If you have a medical condition or an individual need for an adjustment to our process, and you believe this may affect your ability to be at your best - please let us know so we can talk about how we can best support you and make any adjustments that may be needed. In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use.