Assistant Management Accountant

SP Electricity North West; Salford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

EV car scheme

Employee discounts portal

Pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

L&D development opportunities

Job summary

SP Electricity North West is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to support timely management reporting and month-end processes during the ED2 period.

The role requires a part-qualified accountant or equivalent experience, strong analytical skills and advanced Excel. SAP experience is desirable, with agile working after probation and a strong finance operations focus.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified accountant or suitably experienced in fast-paced management accounts.
• Analytical capability to interpret variances, trends and reconcile data.
• Experience in devising, improving and assuring reporting processes.
• Proven ability to meet month-end deadlines under pressure.
• Advanced Excel skills with data manipulation and analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate, timely management accounting information to stakeholders during the ED2 period.
• Perform core month-end activities including balance sheet reconciliations and process oversight.
• Contribute to the wider management accounting function and develop junior team members.

Skills

Analytical capability

Process management

Month-end delivery

Advanced Excel

Education

Part-qualified accountant

Tools

SAP

Job description

SP Electricity North West manages and invests in the power network that supplies electricity to the 2.4m homes and businesses across the North West. Our 2,400 colleagues manage the 13,000km of overhead lines, 44,000km of underground cables and thousands of electricity substations to keep power flowing and supporting green growth. We’re one of six distribution network operators in the UK and are regulated by Ofgem.

We’re proud that in December 2024 we were named Utility of the Year by Utility Week magazine who said we punched above our weight and used innovation to solve some of the industry’s most difficult challenges. Come and be part of our team and make a difference.

Now part of the Iberdrola and ScottishPower group, we’re collectively building smarter, greener electricity networks that will get Britain growing by investing in a better future, quicker.

A Fantastic Opportunity: Assistant Management Accountant

This role supports the delivery of accurate, timely management accounting information to key stakeholders, enabling informed decision‑making across the business throughout the ED2 period. It is responsible for core month‑end activities, including balance sheet reconciliations and oversight of key financial processes, while also contributing to the wider management accounting function.

The role also plays an active part in developing junior team members and supporting the smooth, effective running of finance operations.

The successful candidate must, at the start of employment have permission to work in the UK without sponsorship.

For this role there is opportunity for agile working following completion of your probationary period.

What we’re looking for

We welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who meet the following criteria:

• Part‑qualified accountant - or suitably experienced, ideally within a fast‑paced management accounts environment.
• Analytical capability - interpreting variances, identifying underlying trends, and reconciling data between systems. Assisting with analytical reviews and control processes within the fixed asset area.
• Process management experience - including devising, improving, and assuring reporting processes with a proven record of delivering process improvements.
• Month‑end delivery experience - working under pressure to meet challenging deadlines.
• Advanced Excel proficiency - including high‑level use of formulas, data manipulation and analysis tools.
• SAP experience

What we’re offering

We value your expertise and in return, you’ll receive:

• 25 days annual leave increasing with length of service
• Salary sacrifice EV car scheme
• An employee rewards portal offering discounts on several well-known brands
• A market-leading contributory pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Opportunity for professional development through our L&D function.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We’re proud to foster a workplace where everyone can thrive. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that embracing our differences makes us stronger.

Any offer made will remain conditional until pre‑employment checks are complete to a level deemed satisfactory by SP Electricity North West. Due to the of this role, the following pre‑employment checks will be required; references from previous employers, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and a Drug & Alcohol test.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.