Commercial Accountant

 

Base Location: Glasgow (frequent travel to Perth HO required during critical periods)

Salary: up to £42k +performance-related bonus} + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible working options available

 

What is the Role?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a newly qualified accountant to join the SHE Transmission Commercial Finance team. This is a challenging but fulfilling role which requires responsibility for providing financial and technical support within the SSE Networks (SSEN) division as our Transmission and Distribution business navigate through the next phase of their regulatory price controls.

The successful candidate will undertake a varied role which includes the preparation of statutory financial statements, liaising with various internal and external stakeholders and supporting the SHE Transmission finance team through the SSE Group’s transition of change. The role requires dedication to developing an understanding of our Regulated Businesses including the role of the Regulator and current price control mechanisms. Equipped with this knowledge, the role will be able to support decision making and technical accounting decisions specific to our companies. 

• Preparing the financial statements for the Distribution and Transmission statutory entities;
• Supporting work on various regulatory reporting requirements mandated by the Regulator and following the appropriate data assurance process working closely with Regulation colleagues on Regulatory Finance matters;
• Taking a lead in preparation for and ensuring smooth completion of the external audit process at various points during the financial year, liaising with external auditors as well as internal finance teams across the SSE Group;
• Lead the the Transmission tariff setting process and industry charging matters with the opportunity to take on wider commercial responsibilities within the Transmission business;
• Implementation and strengthening of financial controls and procedures including improvements to statutory and regulatory reporting processes, taking responsibility for ensuring a strong commitment to good governance and accountability;
• Supporting the wider management accounting team with technical accounting matters.

 

What do I need?

 

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

• Fully qualified accountant, would suit both a newly qualified or experienced accountant with evidence of continuing professional development;
• Financial controls and process experience (SOX experience preferred);
• Pro-active with excellent organisational skills and willingness to undertake a varied and challenging role, using initiative to enhance financial reporting processes;
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work constructively to tight timescales, delivering to a continuously high standard, often undertaking tasks beyond your ‘comfort zone’;
• Comfortable reviewing finance related elements of legal/regulatory documentation combined with a high level of financial and commercial acumen.

 

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

 

What’s in it for you?

An excellent package with 34 days holiday 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 actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for ‘Inclusion & Diversity at SSE’ to find out more.

Next Steps

All applications should be submitted 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 differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact francesca.thorn@sse.com / 01738 344763.

EXTERNAL: Before commencing employment with SSE, you'll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.

 

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