Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following office locations Glasgow, Perth or Dublin
Salary: £31,600 - £47,400 (UK) or €41,600 - €62,400 (ROI) + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: 12 month fixed term contract | Full Time | Flexible First options available
The role
Join SSE's Record to Report (R2R) Centre of Excellence as an Assistant Accountant and play a key role in delivering accurate, timely and well-controlled financial information that supports the success of the SSE Group. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about developing their accounting career within a collaborative and supportive environment, working alongside experienced finance professionals across areas including General Ledger, Revenue, Projects and Fixed Assets. You'll contribute to delivering high-quality financial reporting, strengthening financial controls, and driving continuous improvement, while helping to foster a culture where safety, wellbeing, integrity and accountability are at the heart of everything we do.
You will
- Support month-end, half-year and year-end reporting activities, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of key financial outputs.
- Prepare journals, balance sheet reconciliations and reporting packs, helping to investigate and explain variances and material movements.
- Carry out key financial controls and maintain clear documentation, audit trails and supporting evidence to ensure a robust control environment.
- Collaborate closely with colleagues across the R2R team, sharing knowledge and supporting safe, consistent and efficient ways of working.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, enhance controls and support continuous improvement initiatives across the function.
You have
- Experience in finance, accounting or a related discipline, with progress towards a professional qualification such as ICAS, ACCA or CIMA, or equivalent relevant experience.
- A proactive and curious approach, with the confidence to investigate issues, solve problems and escalate risks appropriately.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities while delivering high-quality work to agreed deadlines.
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate records, controls and processes.
- A collaborative and supportive working style, with a focus on building positive relationships and contributing to a safe, inclusive and high-performing team culture.
About SSE
SSE’s purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.
We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro-electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers.
Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030.
Our Finance teams create value for all SSE business areas and play a key role in fulfilling our obligations as a FTSE100 UK-listed company. In a highly regulated and competitive environment, their experts keep us powering ahead by identifying efficiencies, providing advice and optimising our financial strategies.
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 Janet.Gossman@sse.com / 01738 351816 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.
Ready to apply?
Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.
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