Assistant Accountant - Group IT Glasgow, Scotland
Job description
SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £12.5 billion in low carbon projects over the next 5 years, 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 or Perth
Salary: £28,300 - £42,500 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
What is the Role?
The Group Services Assistant IT Accountant is responsible for providing the accurate and timely execution of general accounting, period end closing, and reporting activities.
This is a varied role with responsibilities including:
- Monthly reporting process through preparation of journals and reviewing accounting data to ensure accuracy of records is maintained while meeting internal reporting deadlines.
- Accounting for CAPEX projects through inception to deployment.
- Maintaining Balance Sheet account reconciliations highlighting and investigating material variances.
- Supporting the audit process.
- Supporting the budgeting and forecasting processes.
What do I need?
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:
- Good knowledge of core financial systems and general accounting policies and procedures.
- Awareness of current regulations including IFRS/ New UK GAAP and Companies Acts.
- Excellent communication, both verbal and written, and presentation skills.
- Experience of presenting financial information to operational and financial colleagues.
- Ability to problem solve and have a proactive attitude to completing work.
We would also expect you to be studying toward a professional accounting qualification (ACCA,CIMA).
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 on [email protected] / 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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