Accountant, Spark Energy Limited-Selkirk

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the main duties of the role will include the responsibility for daily supervision of the collections team, assisting with the preparation of the monthly management reporting pack, preparation of the monthly VAT Return, preparation of monthly balance sheet schedules and reconciliations, preparing cash flows and assisting with the preparation and analysis of department budgets.

To be considered for this role you will have a minimum of two years experience as an accountant.   We would welcome applications from both qualified and part qualified ICAS/ICAEW/ACCA Accountants. The successful candidate will also have intermediate to advance MS excel skills and experience of using Access Accounts (or similar accounting package).

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Settle your bill before Christmas and win an iPad2 - ONLY 7 DAYS REMAINING!

Because no one likes a bill at this time of year we are offering customers the chance to win an iPad 2 before Christmas.

Every customer that makes a payment of their full outstanding balance by the 19^th of December will be entered into a prize draw to win an iPad 2. We’ll announce the lucky winner on the 20^th and aim to deliver the prize in time for Christmas!

Start 2012 with a Direct Debit to increase your chances of winning!

If you settle your bill by 19^th December and set up a Direct Debit we’ll enter you into the draw twice – meaning you have even more chances to win while also benefitting from our lowest tariff.

We have a variety of payment methods available and our team would be happy to discuss these with you. Call us on 0845 034 7474 or visit www.sparkenergy.co.uk and pay on-line, quoting your account reference number

Today Which? launched a challenge to energy companies, who will soon be installing smart meters in every home in Great Britain: don't use it as an excuse to sell.

By 2020 the government wants every home in Great Britain to have a smart meter, at a cost of £11.3 billion. Having discovered that some energy companies see the smart meter installation as a great opportunity to sell products, services and energy tariffs, Which? has stepped in to challenge them.

Which? executive director Richard Lloyd said:

'Smart meters have the potential to save consumers a lot of money on their energy bills but consumers are expected to foot the 11.3 billion-pound bill for the roll out. We're calling on energy companies to focus on installing them safely and efficiently, and not on lining their own pockets.'

Kris Jakobsen, Director of Sales & Marketing at Spark Energy stated:

‘Here at Spark Energy, our Smart Meter roll out began late last year.  As one of the ‘little 6’ we are very enthusiastic about Smart Meters and the benefits they will bring to consumers and welcome the Which? campaign.’

To find out more about the Which? campaign click here or to find out how to get a Spark Energy Smart Meter click here.

Spark Energy is pleased to congratulate long standing partner, Romans, upon being the Overall Winner of Lettings Agency of the Year 2011.

Spark Energy were busy on the day too; our very own Chris Gauld was on hand to present the Best Student Lettings award to Finders Keepers and the Silver award to College and County.

To see Chris at the ceremony alongside double Olympic Gold Medal winner Kelly Holmes, check out our Facebook Page here

Spark Energy has agreed to Sponsor the Letting Agency of the Year Awards in association with The Sunday Times.

We can't wait to join some of the best in the lettings business, along with double olympic gold medalist, Dame Kelly Holmes.

Best of luck to all award nominees!

Spark Energy has begun work on a brand new website in partnership with Byng Systems.  The new site will offer far greater functionality for both customers and partners along with much improved look and feel and easier navigation.

The first phase will complete in March and will allow customers to view bills, submit meter readings and re-bill where appropriate saving the time and inconvenience associated with estimated billing.

Byng Systems is an innovative technology company that specialise in creating simple to use and modern web applications for businesses. This is achieved by designing and implementing information management systems that are user friendly and easy to use.

Together, Spark Energy and Byng Systems have sat down and done just that with an objective to improve the customer experience. The result is a system that is better for everyone.

‘Byng Systems are proud to work with a successful and growing utility company that puts significant focus into customer satisfaction. We hope to stand by their side and support them through their development’ -Chit Ratnayake, Commercial Director, Byng Systems.

‘This is the first of many improvements Spark Energy will be making to the customer experience in 2011.  We are very much looking forward to a productive future relationship with Byng Systems.’ – Dave Richardson, IT Director – Spark Energy.

Spark Energy is pleased to announce that we are freezing our tariffs for all direct debit customers from the 1st of December 2010.

At a time when others are raising prices, we are doing all we can to ensure that our prices remain the same during the winter months.

To make sure you qualify, all you need to do is ensure you pay your Spark Energy bill by direct debit.  If you currently pay by cash or cheque, you can switch to direct debit by clicking here.

Don't forget to add your account number!

Our new tariff information can be viewed here.

Spark Energy is delighted to announce the appointment of Dave Richardson as its new I.T. Director.

Dave has worked in IT for 25 years after graduating from Warwick University in 1984. He began work as a systems developer with one of the major software houses and consultancies, before joining Amerada Hess where he delivered their full suite of business application systems and was instrumental in building the business into one of the leading suppliers in the UK.

He joined Gaz de France in 2004 as Head of IT and took up a further role as interim Head of IT with Journey Group in 2008.

Dave has joined Spark Energy to deliver a transformation in IT capability and business systems. He brings considerable IT and  business expertise and is looking forward to building a robust IT platform that will enable Spark Energy to meet its rapid growth plans.