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Why choose us?

Choosing to work for SMS means choosing to make a difference. We are changing how businesses and consumers use energy for the better, helping achieve a greener, sustainable, and more affordable energy system for everyone. Through our range of innovative energy solutions, we are delivering the future of smart energy – working closely with private and public sector partners we are playing a critical role in transforming and decarbonising the UK economy by 2050.

What's in it for you?

• 25 personal holiday days per year (with additional 8 public holidays) increasing to 30 personal days after 5 years of service (includes options to buy and sell)
• Hybrid working options.
• Enhanced Maternity and Adoption leave.
• 24/7 free and confidential employee assistance service.
• Medicash health plan offers a wide variety of benefits from cashback on everyday healthcare treatments like optical, dental and physio treatments. Discounted gym memberships and free 24/7 online GP.
• Access to our Share Incentive Plan which allows you to become a shareholder in a tax-efficient way and benefit from the success of the company
• Life Insurance (4 x annual salary)
• Pension matching scheme (up to 5% of salary)
• Developing our people is important to us - we support and encourage development by offering internal and external accredited courses, secondments and study support.

What's the role?

As Senior Management Accountant, reporting to the senior Finance Manager, you be part of a small, but growing finance team.The team manages the finance and reporting function for approximately 20,000 electric and gas supplies across a number of well-known high street brands. Overall, you will lead the month end and financial reporting processes alongside the help of the wider finance team, to produce, deliver and continuously improve the management accounts and supplementary analysis.

This role is responsible for a wide range of tasks key activities include:

• Production of monthly management accounts including variance analysis and commentary
• Preparation of financial schedules and accruals journals
• Development of financial reporting and identification of improvements
• Financial analysis for both external and internal stakeholders
• Provision of accounting support within the team to produce accurate and complete financial information

Work Conditions - Monday to Friday hybrid working office hours.

Key responsibilities:

• Responsible for maintaining the financial books and records
• Perform sales and purchase invoicing
• Responsible for the preparation of management accounts in line with the relevant accounting policies
• Month end prepayment and accrual calculations
• Preparing journals for review
• Preparation and assistance with supporting schedules
• Completion of reporting packs for review by Finance Manager
• Support in the identification, development and delivery of process and reporting improvements, including efficiency savings
• Responsible for the production of balance sheet reconciliations and investigations into variances
• Undertake financial analysis and production of supporting financial and non-financial reports
• Assist with both internal and external audits as required
• Liaising with external stakeholders and providing relevant reporting and information as required
• Providing day-day administration duties in relation to the role
• Any other duties as required by the Finance Manager
• To comply with all SMS Plc Health, Safety and Environmental requirements

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

• Part or Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Experience in managing large volumes of data – Desirable
• Good numerical ability with an attention to detail
• The ability to organise and prioritise work to meet tight deadlines
• Good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with internal stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of Utility industry or Access Dimensions would be an advantage

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