Accountant

SSE PLC; Perth; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK is seeking an experienced Accountant to join their Renewables team. The role involves delivering a smooth month-end close, preparing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with external reporting requirements. The ideal candidate will have a professional accounting qualification, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work under pressure. A competitive salary and flexible working options are offered.

Benefits

Private healthcare discounts

Gym memberships discounts

Interest-free loans on tech and transport

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification with practice or industry experience.
• Ability to deliver high-quality financial statements and liaise with auditors.
• Solid analytical skills to interrogate finance issues.

Responsibilities

• Prepare key journals and variance analysis commentary for month end.
• Mentor finance analysts to achieve their full potential.
• Ensure compliance with Group financial control policies.

Skills

Professional accounting qualification

Analytical skills

Time management skills

Communication skills

Education

Knowledge of IFRS and FRS101

Tools

Core financial systems knowledge

Job description

Base Location: Perth/Glasgow

Salary: £42,600-£64,000 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Flexible First options available

The role

Join us within the R2R Centre of Excellence team on our journey to shape the future of finance as we focus on continuous improvement, technical expertise and innovation where we will have the opportunity to deploy modern technology in a way that we have not been able to do before. This role is for an Accountant within our Renewables team; Your responsibilities will include delivering a smooth month end general ledger close, performing key account reconciliations and complying with external statutory financial reporting requirements. You will be involved in annual statutory audits, collaborating closely with external auditors. As part of the Centre of Excellence you will work collaboratively alongside other finance team members to drive best practices in reporting and processes across SSE Finance.

You will

• Be involved in the month end process, through preparation of key journals and essential variance analysis commentary
• Mentor and develop finance analysts to achieve their full potential.
• Have key responsibilities for year end and half year processes, including the preparation and audit of statutory accounts.
• Comply with Group financial control policies, including preparation of balance sheet reconciliations.
• Seek opportunities to continuously improve processes to meet financial control requirements.

You have

• A professional accounting qualification with practice or industry experience, in addition to up-to-date knowledge of IFRS and FRS101 accounting standards.
• Ability to deliver high quality financial statements and liaise with auditors.
• Solid analytical skills with ability to research, understand and interrogate a wide range of finance issues.
• Strong time management skills to balance competing deadlines and deliverables across diverse stakeholders, along with the ability to manage expectations and adapt to changing business needs.
• An understanding of core financial systems and general accounting procedures, coupled with flexibility, professionalism, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to delivering quality work under pressure.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition - to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. Our investment will see us build the world's largest offshore wind farm and transform the grid to deliver greener electricity to millions.

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 01738 344763 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.