Group Technical Accountant

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About the Role

Base Location: Glasgow or Perth

Salary: £47,600 - £71,600 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

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

As Technical Accountant, your main role will be to support the Group’s application of relevant financial standards, through the assessment of ad-hoc accounting issues arising and through the maintenance of specific policies within the Group’s Financial Policies Manual (GFPM).

To do this effectively, you will need an understanding of SSE’s markets and operations, IFRS and other relevant GAAPs. Your role will require the provision of technical accounting support to business units, often through ad hoc issues being presented for analysis and interpretation.

The role will, from time to time, require direct or indirect involvement in business development projects including acquisitions, disposals and joint venture structuring.

Another primary aspect of the role will be involvement in the Group’s adoption and roll-out of new accounting standards, interpretations and amendments. The role reports to the Group Technical Reporting Manager and involves working closely with the Director of Group Reporting and other senior Finance contacts.

What do I need?

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

- Fully qualified Chartered Accountant with 5+ years Post Qualified Experience in a Financial Reporting or External Audit role, ideally with plc or relevant industry experience

- Fully up to date knowledge of accounting standards and corporate governance requirements and awareness of emerging issues

- Ability to consider commercial and operational implications of technical accounting opinions

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 Francesca.Palmer@sse.com  / 01738 344763

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.

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