Energy data specialist

Energy Data Specialist Our client, a leading procurement company based on the outskirts of Norwich, are currently seeking an Energy Data Specialist to join their Energy Management Team. This is a full-time, permanent position, working 37.5 hours per week, based in Colton. As the Energy Data Specialist, you will be using prescribed software to upload and validate utility bills against contract rates, consumption data and meter reads. Be able to perform manual validation and audit outside of these systems. Validated bills to be incorporated into members monthly post out pack with invalidated bills to be categorised and logged for further query and investigation within the team or handed over to relevant specialist within the Energy or Telecoms teams as defined by query type. Duties and Responsibilities * Receiving and accounting for monthly invoices from utility suppliers in prescribed format. * Batch uploading energy invoices and credit notes to System-Link (SL) * Processing validation routines and investigating reasons for failed validation within SL * Manual validation of energy invoices where appropriate * Running validation and comparison checks on bills against benchmarked data * Detail and categorise the reasons for failed validation via agreed query logging process (issues that cannot be resolved within same post out cycle) * Communicating as necessary with members, suppliers and colleagues to resolve simple meter queries and bill validation issues. (issues that can be concluded within same post out cycle) * Build rapport with Energy team and interact with colleagues across the business as required * Follow up and management of queries raised to point of conclusion / resolution * Assisting with any aspect of monthly post-out process * Ability to work outside of usual office hours as and when required. You may also be asked to represent the company outside of the office. Knowledge, Skills and Experience * Process and systems skills with analytical focus, including excellent attention to detail * Ability to pinpoint key issues, together with a lsquo;can-do rsquo; attitude to resolving these swiftly are both essential for this busy and varied role * Experienced user of Microsoft Office packages, especially Excel. * Understand the key elements of a utility bill and to be able to compare and contrast with utility contract and/or previous utility bills. * Experience of using utility bill validation software * Experience of managing validation by exception and ability to set thresholds as necessary and appropriate to criteria being measured * Experience of working in a utilities or bill validation setting Our Client is seeking a motivated, driven individual with strong interpersonal and team working skills. To have a sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on the company rsquo;s success with commitment to attain delivery goals and personal objectives. Salary: Up to GBP31,500 p/a Benefits: * 8% employer pension contribution * 26 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays. This rises with each years service by an additional day, up to 7 extra days * Have your birthday off as an extra days holiday, if it falls on your working day * Free lunch daily from the onsite Caf eacute; * Membership (giving discounts at hundreds of retailers and suppliers) * Life assurance * Discounted gym membership * Cycle to work scheme * Hybrid working * Free onsite parking For further details of this exciting opportunity please forward a copy of your CV today! Todd Hayes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the large number of applications, we receive I rsquo;m afraid we are unable to respond to everyone individually however your details will remain on file should another suitable opportunity become available moving forward. If we can take your application further, we will of course be in touch. Todd Hayes is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Todd Hayes Ltd