Team Assistant - Accounting

RWE Supply & Trading GmbH
To start as soon as possible, full time / part time, permanent

About the role

Join RWE Supply & Trading’s Accounting division and play a visible, trusted role in supporting a fast-paced global trading business. Working as part of the Settlement & Banking team, you’ll help ensure smooth day-to-day operations by providing reliable coordination and administrative support across leadership, team activities and operational processes.

• Support Accounting leadership and the wider team with core coordination activities such as calendar management, meeting organisation, travel arrangements, expense submissions, events and offsite planning.
• Act as a key point of contact for the Swindon team on day-to-day operational matters, including travel and transfer arrangements, workplace queries, sickness forms, and ad hoc coordination with Facilities on topics such as accommodation bookings.
• Manage joiner, mover and leaver processes (JML), helping to ensure Day 1 readiness through the coordination of access, hardware and onboarding activities, using tools such as JIRA, IDAM and Fileserve.
• Handle administrative and operational processes across the function, including purchasing and payment activities such as purchase requisitions and orders in Ariba, as well as goods receipt notes.
• Contribute to a range of accounting-related tasks across our accounting teams, including confirmation processes with external auditors.

Job requirements and experience

• Highly organised, articulate and detail-oriented, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced trading environment, balancing multiple priorities and tight deadlines with resilience.
• Strong MS Office skills, especially in Excel and PowerPoint, combined with a proactive, self-starting approach and a strong sense of ownership.
• Demonstrates discretion and handles confidential information with professionalism and integrity.
• A collaborative team player who builds trust across functions, values inclusion, and contributes to a respectful, feedback-oriented working environment.
• An open and curious mindset, with the confidence to speak up, make informed decisions, learn from setbacks, and look for better ways of working.

Advantageous, but not essential

• Experience with SAP S/4HANA

What we value most is someone who continuously demonstrates courage, strives to create impact and seeks to build trusting, collaborative relationships. So, even if you think you do not yet display all of the skills listed above we would still like to hear from you.

Furthermore, we welcome applications from individuals who may not be able to commit to full-time roles. At RWEST, finding the right person for the job is our top priority, and we are willing to explore flexible arrangements.

Your benefits

We offer flexibility and opportunities to grow professionally while building experience across a range of tools and processes. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• A supportive and collaborative team environment in Swindon, with close connections across RWEST.
• The opportunity to build practical experience with tools such as Ariba, JIRA and IDAM, while developing a broad administrative and coordination skill set.
• A varied role with scope for ownership, continuous learning and broad exposure across day-to-day operations.
• Flexible working arrangements, including full-time and part-time options, to support different life stages and working preferences.
• Personal and professional growth opportunities within an international business environment.

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Any questions? Contact HR: Deborah Münz, deborah.muenz@rwe.com

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We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, and identity. #inclusionmatters

RWE Supply & Trading is our connection to the world’s energy markets. Headquartered in Essen, Germany, the company operates one of Europe’s largest and most advanced energy trading floors. A diverse team of over 2,200 professionals from around 90 countries trades electricity, gas, commodities, and CO2 emission allowances. With precise market analysis and a strong customer focus, we create innovative energy supply solutions and tailored risk management concepts for industrial clients.

We also ensure the commercial optimisation of RWE’s power plant portfolio and markets the electricity generated by RWE. In addition, legally independent RWE gas storage companies operate in Germany, contributing to a secure energy supply.