Financial Accountant

Equal Approach Ltd; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Northern Ireland seeks a Financial Accountant to join their team. In this role, you will manage month-end activities, prepare statutory accounts, and ensure compliance with regulations. You must be a fully qualified accountant with at least two years of experience in financial reporting and controls. The position offers a salary of £45,000 – £50,000 and includes flexible working options and a benefits package, including healthcare discounts and family entitlements.

Benefits

Discounts on private healthcare

Gym memberships

Online GP service

24/7 counselling service

Interest-free loans for transport

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience required.
• Solid technical accounting knowledge is essential.
• Knowledge in the Irish energy market is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver month-end close activities, including journals and reconciliations.
• Prepare statutory financial statements ensuring compliance.
• Support and coordinate the annual statutory audit process.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)

Month-end, statutory reporting

Financial control processes

Strong communication skills

Proficient in Excel

Education

Qualified accountant

Tools

MS Office (especially Excel)

Job description

Base Location: Belfast

Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 depending on skills and experience, plus annual bonus and a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing

Working Pattern: Permanent, full time | Flexible First options available

the Role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Financial Accountant to join the Finance Team within the SSE Customer Energy Solutions business. This role is central to delivering accurate and timely financial reporting for the regulated Gas NI business, with a strong emphasis on month-end close, statutory accounting, financial controls, and audit support.

You will take responsibility for preparing statutory accounts and coordinating the statutory audit for the Airtricity Gas NI company. You will also work closely with the Internal Control Business Partner to maintain robust financial controls, ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, and support continuous process improvement across the finance function. This is a full-time role with flexibility on working location.

You will

• Deliver month-end close activities, including journals, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Prepare statutory financial statements and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Support and coordinate the annual statutory audit process as well as quarterly and ad hoc submissions.
• Maintaining high standards of financial control, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulation.
• Provide clear, insightful financial analysis to operational colleagues.
• Support process improvements and contributing to enhanced efficiency within the finance team.

You will be

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) with 2+ years post-qualification experience.
• Strongly experienced in month-end, statutory reporting, and financial control processes.
• Solid technical accounting knowledge and good understanding of current standards.
• Proficient in MS Office applications (particularly Excel) and comfortable working with complex data.
• Strong at communicating, organisation, and time-management skills.
• Knowledge of the Irish energy market is advantageous but not essential.

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 Fran on 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.