Finance Adminstrator

SP Electricity North West; Abbot's Salford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional electricity network operator in Abbot's Salford is seeking a Finance Administrator to provide accounting support and ensure accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have experience in a finance function, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including annual bonus and private healthcare.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

25 days annual leave

Private Healthcare

Employee discounts

Contributory pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in an established finance function.
• Experience in month and year-end processes.
• Self-motivated with strong organisational skills.
• Flexible and adaptable to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide accounting support to the Management Accounts function.
• Post business journals in SAP during month-end.
• Prepare monthly control account reconciliations.
• Maintain up-to-date technical accounting knowledge.
• Assist with ad-hoc support for the finance function.

Skills

Finance function experience

Attention to detail

Effective communication skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Ability to follow processes

Tools

SAP

Job description

We’re champions of the North West, proud that it’s our electricity network connecting communities and ensuring the flow of electricity every minute of every day.

A key part of the UK’s journey to net zero carbon involves transforming our electricity industry to enable clean, green economic growth. As the North West’s electricity network operator, we lead the way in decarbonisation, supporting renewable energy growth and a sustainable energy future for all.

In December 2024, we were named Utility of the Year by Utility Week magazine, recognized for innovation in solving industry challenges. Join our team and make a difference.

Together, we have the energy to transform our communities. We are switched on, adaptable, and take pride.

Our Finance team has a fantastic opportunity for a Finance Administrator in Salford.

Our role

Provide accounting support to the Management Accounts function to ensure accurate and robust financial reports for the Electricity North West Group. Deliver excellent transactional management accounting and standardized reporting. Support the financial control structure of the Group.

Key Responsibilities

• Post business journals and perform reconciliations into SAP/Corporate reporting system during month-end; support regulatory reporting as needed.
• Prepare monthly control account reconciliations.
• Maintain up-to-date technical accounting knowledge, assess and implement new standards and legislation to ensure compliant external reporting.
• Support purchase requisition creation and Goods Receipting for the Finance directorate.
• Assist with ad-hoc support for the group finance function.
• Prepare monthly control accounts for the Group.
• Investigate areas of uncertainty or concern as needed.

Who We’re Looking For

• Experience in an established finance function.
• Experience in month and year-end processes.
• Ability to follow and improve established processes.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills.
• Self-motivated with strong organisational skills.
• Flexible and adaptable to deadlines and tasks.
• Strong analytical skills (desirable).
• Experience in a large, regulated organisation (desirable).
• SAP experience (desirable).

What We’re Offering

We offer a competitive salary, a supportive team environment, and benefits including:

• Annual bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave, increasing with service
• Private Healthcare
• Employee discounts
• Contributory pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Professional development opportunities

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. For application support or adjustments, contact our Recruitment team at [e-mail] or call 0845 366 0092 (option 2).

All offers are conditional pending pre-employment checks, including references, medical, DBS (BS7858), and drug & alcohol tests.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. Any received will be deemed the agency’s own and no fee will be payable.