Invoice Validation Specialist
Location: Elland, UK
World Fuel is looking for an experienced and detail-driven Invoice Validation Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will take ownership of delivering high-quality invoice validation services across energy and water accounts, while driving revenue recovery outcomes for our clients.
This is an opportunity to combine analytical expertise with commercial impact, identifying billing inaccuracies, recovering value, and continuously improving how we deliver our services.
Key Responsibilities
Service Delivery & Quality
Own the day-to-day delivery of the Invoice Validation service across gas, electricity, and water accounts
Ensure invoices are validated accurately against contracts, tariffs, meter data, and consumption patterns
Maintain high standards of quality, consistency, and documentation across all validation activity
Revenue Recovery
Identify billing errors, overcharges, and discrepancies that create recoverable value for clients
Build clear, evidence-based cases for submission to suppliers and water companies
Manage and track the recovery pipeline, ensuring timely progression and measurable outcomes
Client Delivery & Communication
Act as a subject-matter expert for invoice validation, supporting internal teams and client queries
Contribute to client reporting, ensuring results and recoveries are clearly explained and contextualised
Support client meetings and reviews with data-driven insights and platform demonstrations where required
Process Ownership & Continuous Improvement
Take ownership of invoice validation processes, ensuring they are efficient, scalable, and fit for purpose
Identify and implement improvements to workflows and service delivery
Align processes with broader operational and client service strategies
Subject-Matter Expertise
Develop and maintain strong knowledge of energy and water billing structures, industry practices, and common error types
Stay informed on market and regulatory changes impacting billing and validation
Act as an escalation point for complex validation issues, providing solutions and expert guidance
Collaboration & Support
Work closely with analysts and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless service delivery
Provide coaching, guidance, and knowledge sharing across the team
Support onboarding and continuous improvement through training and best-practice documentation
Governance & Risk
Ensure all validation activity meets client requirements, compliance standards, and internal controls
Identify and escalate risks, recurring issues, or systemic supplier errors
Maintain clear audit trails and documentation to support compliance and audit readiness
What You Bring
Essential Skills & Experience
Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail
Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with data
Ability to manage workloads, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues clearly
Highly organised, self-motivated, and accountable for delivering results
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
Desirable Experience
Experience in invoice validation, billing analysis, or revenue recovery
Knowledge of the energy and/or water sectors
Experience using invoice validation or billing software
Why Join World Fuel?
Opportunity to make a direct commercial impact through revenue recovery
Be part of a collaborative and growing team within a global organisation
Develop deep expertise in a specialist and high-demand area
Competitive salary and benefits package
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