SSE Finance Graduate Programme 2026

SSE Finance Graduate Programme September 2026

Locations:  Perth/Glasgow

Salary: £28,500 + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

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

What is the Role?

We have ambitious net zero targets, and our business is growing to help us achieve our strategy. We're looking for finance graduates who can bring fresh ideas, new skills and creative thinking, to deliver innovative solutions to help us reach net zero. This is an exciting time to join SSE, you have the power to make a change and help us build a better, more sustainable world of energy for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.

Our Finance Graduate programme lasts for three years and combines academic study with work-based experience – you’ll be studying towards the prestigious ICAS Chartered Accountancy qualification while working across the various different Finance areas of the SSE businesses. Our Finance Graduate programme is rotational, and your three year programme will include time across a range of our core divisions, but not limited to: Networks, Renewables, Thermal and our Group Finance functions: Treasury, Internal Audit and Corporate Finance, providing you with a great opportunity to gain first-hand experience in a FTSE 100 Finance team. You’ll be working alongside experts in each of your chosen finance areas, whilst learning and growing as one of our future finance leaders.

Our Finance Graduate programme will offer a unique opportunity to work in a range of disciplines such as financial accounting, management accounting, internal audit and business decision making over the three year period, allowing you to build your network and develop your financial acumen through exposure to key stakeholders within an exciting Group, whilst also gaining incredible insight into the energy industry and learning how we make a difference first hand. At the same time, you’ll be studying towards your ICAS qualification with dedicated time off for learning and exams. While you complete your studies and your work experience, there will be endless opportunities to meet our various finance and business leaders, alongside the occasional visit to some of our world class energy assets!   

Upon successful completion of our Finance Graduate programme, you will be an ICAS Chartered Accountant with a wealth of knowledge about SSE and Finance. You’ll have directly contributed to our Net Zero targets and you will also be offered a permanent position with the SSE plc Finance team.

Click here to find out more about our Finance graduate opportunities.

What do I need to join?

- You will have gained or be predicted to achieve a 2:1 Honours Degree in any discipline.

- At SSE we're proud to celebrate difference. We all have different skills, experience and backgrounds and we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture where you can be yourself.

- Safety is at the heart of everything we do at SSE and we live by the mantra 'if it's not safe, we don't do it'. You should show alignment with our core values and have a genuine passion and interest in the energy sector.

- As the organisation grows and becomes more international, our graduates need to be highly flexible in order to embrace the changes and keep up with the fast-paced evolution of the business.

- Our graduates are agile in their thinking and seek to address knowledge gaps. You should be comfortable working to and setting stretching individual targets and using your own initiative to overcome challenges.

- You can find out more about what to expect during the recruitment process here.  

About SSE

We are driven by our purpose: to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We are a leading generator of renewable electricity and one of the largest electricity network companies in the UK.

We develop, own and operate low carbon infrastructure to support the zero-carbon transition.  This includes onshore and offshore wind, hydro power, electricity transmission and distribution grids, and efficient gas-fired generation, alongside providing energy products and services for businesses, and we have interests across Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, Japan, Spain, Portugal, Denmark and Poland.

We are UK listed, employing 12,000 talented and skilled people and are real Living Wage and Fair Tax Mark accredited.

Because we’re SSE, and we’re for a better world of energy – for everyone.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact graduates@sse.com / 01738340150 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Next Steps

All applications should be submitted online.  The closing date for applications is Sunday, 14th September, 2025.

If you would like to discuss any working differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact graduates@sse.com. If you would prefer a call to discuss adjustments let us know by email and we can arrange a call.

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.

SSE welcomes applications from all nationalities. Please note that any successful candidate must be able to evidence a valid right to work prior to commencement of employment.  If sponsorship is required, we may be able to provide support. Sponsoring international candidates is a complex process involving numerous procedures which must be followed precisely in order to comply with immigration legislation. We look at requests on a case by case basis. Please note the overall decision on visa applications sit with UKVI and not SSE.

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