Junior Accounts Assistant

Who we are

We are an energy trading company generating liquidity across global commodities markets. We combine deep trading expertise with proprietary technology and the power of data science to be the best-in-class. Our understanding of volatile, data-intensive markets is a key part of our edge.

At Dare, you will be joining a team of ambitious individuals who challenge themselves and each other. We have a culture of empowering exceptional people to become the best version of themselves.

The Role

As the Junior Accounts Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting the Accounts Payable function of our growing business. Reporting to our Senior AP Business Partner, you will play an important role in ensuring that suppliers and vendors are paid within established timescales.

Responsibilities include:

• Processing vendor invoices and credit notes into Oracle NetSuite.
• Obtaining approval for each invoice from the budget holder and logging scanned approvals on NetSuite.
• Reconciling vendor statements.
• Responding to vendor queries in the AP inbox.
• Setting up new vendors as required, including requesting approval for uploading bank details.
• Processing expense claims and reconciling company credit cards.
• Processing direct debits and payment runs.
• Sending out remittances.
• Setting up weekly payment runs on our banking platforms.
• Creating urgent payments outside the weekly payment run process.
• Assisting with year-end audit requests.
• Other ad-hoc tasks set by your line manager.

You’ll have

• A relevant Degree in Accounting and Finance or a related topic.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across business functions.
• Proficient in Office 365 (mainly Outlook and Excel)
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• A strong work ethic and the ability to take initiative.
• Ability to adapt to competing demands and priorities.
• Ability to build and manage relationships across the business.

Desirable

• Experience with using financial accounting software Oracle NetSuite.
• Experience working within a scale-up company, preferably within financial services.

Benefits & perks

• Vitality health insurance and dental cover
• 38 days of holiday (including bank holidays)
• Pension scheme
• Annual Bluecrest health checks
• A personal learning & development budget of £5000
• Free gym membership
• Specsavers vouchers
• Enhanced family leave
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Credited Deliveroo dinner account
• Office massage therapy
• Freshly served office breakfast twice a week
• Fully stocked fridge and pantry
• Social events and a games room

Diversity matters

We believe in a workplace where our people can fulfil their potential, whatever their background or whomever they are. We celebrate the breadth of experience and see this as critical to problem-solving and to Dare thriving as a business. Our culture rewards curiosity and drive, so the best ideas triumph and everyone here can make an impact.

Please let us know ahead of the interview and testing processes if you require any reasonable adjustments or assistance during the application process.

We’re also proud to be certified a ‘Great Place to Work’. Read more about our culture and what our team says about us here.