Assistant Accountant
- 549523
- Closing at: Jul 3 2024 at 23:55 BST
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About the Role
Base Location: Perth, Glasgow, Reading or Portsmouth
Salary: £35,142 - £40,246 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract | Full Time | Flexible First options available
Networks Finance have a vacancy for a Connections Assistant Accountant to support the Networks Connections team.
The team are currently undergoing an organisation restructure and we need an experienced member to support and enable the team to transition to the new structure.
- Support the review and closure of completed connections projects. Ensuring that the projects comply with Ofgem regulations regarding profit margin, to facilitate regulatory reporting process.
- Assist the Cost Analysts in the regions on project closure and ensure that project workbooks are completed correctly and accurately.
- Support the Connections Finance Manager in control account reconciliation and month end activities.
- Support the Connection Accounts Analyst on day-to-day activities.
- Provide financial guidance and training where required to Networks business staff in the use of project accounting including project billing.
What do I need?
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:
- A finance professional with a solid grounding in finance, qualified to HND level in accounting as a minimum.
- Key understanding / knowledge of Oracle EBS including project billing.
- Ability to work well in a project team environment and lead where required.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build key relationships.
- There may be a requirement to visit regions to support business as required on connection activities.
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 / .
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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