Accountant

SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.

Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.

About the Role

Base Location: Glasgow

Salary: £40,600 - £61,000 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: 12 month Fixed Term Contract | Full Time | Flexible First options available

We are excited to offer an opportunity for an Accountant to join our team. In this role, you will ensure exceptional financial control for the SSE Group Services entities, which deliver essential corporate functions such as Legal, HR, Facilities Management, and IT services to the SSE Group and its business units.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Month end preparation and reporting through providing useful narrative for operational and capital expenditure 
• Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations to ensure reliable financial reporting and a strong financial control environment
• Fixed asset and project accounting including management of the subledger, period end financial disclosures, IFRS 16 lease accounting and applying technical knowledge to make accounting judgements
• Support in the Group and subsidiary financial statements statutory audits
• Driving team and organisational performance by identifying and implementing opportunities for process improvement.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

• Qualified with a professional accounting body (e.g. ICAS, ACCA or CIMA).
• Effectively plan, organise and prioritise tasks and activities to maximise productivity.
• Accurately process information with precision and minimal errors.
• Eager to explore and gain a deeper understanding of your role and industry by asking insightful questions, seeking innovative solutions to challenges, and continuously learning.

About our Business

Our SSE Finance function has a key part to play in fulfilling SSE's obligations as a UK-listed company, providing expertise and services that can be shared across the SSE Group, and working in partnership with all businesses to provide services tailored to their specific needs. SSE operates in a highly regulated and increasingly competitive environment, and our role is to ensure that we gather, compile, analyse and recommend on the financial strategy for our businesses, identifying opportunities to drive efficiencies and create value for SSE now, and in the future.

What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact louise.markwick@sse.com / 01738 351671.

EXTERNAL: Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

INTERNAL: As a courtesy, please let your current line manager know you are applying.

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