Financial Reporting Specialist

Cadent Gas Limited; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider in the UK seeks a Financial Reporting Specialist for a 15-month fixed-term contract. This role involves leading the balance sheet review process, managing audits, and ensuring compliance. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with strong IFRS knowledge and experience in financial reporting. This position supports flexible work arrangements and offers an annual bonus, pension scheme, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Pension Scheme double matched up to a total of 18%

25 days holiday plus statutory days

Flexible working options

Career development with funded learning options

Retail discounts and gym access

Qualifications

• You're a qualified accountant with strong technical knowledge and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Experience in financial reporting and close process management is essential.
• Ability to communicate complex technical matters clearly is critical.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly balance sheet review process focusing on key risk areas.
• Manage the balance sheet external audit process.
• Assist with monthly Group reporting and close cycles.
• Document end-to-end processes and controls.

Skills

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Strong knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP

Experience in risk and internal control frameworks

Ability to communicate complex technical matters clearly

Skilled in planning, organisation, and report writing

Prior exposure to consolidation systems and/or SAP/BPC

Experience in financial reporting and close process management

Education

Qualified Accountant

Tools

SAP/BPC

Job description

Hybrid working between Cadent Head Office near Coventry (CV7 9JU) & Home – typically 1-2 days per week in office

Driving robust financial reporting

We have an exciting opportunity for aFinancial Reporting Specialist to join our Finance team on a 15‑month fixed term contract. Reporting to the Financial Reporting Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring our balance sheet reporting processes are robust, accurate, and compliant, while supporting key decisions across the business.

This is a specialist role that offers challenge, development, and the chance to work closely with teams across Finance and external stakeholders.

Why you’ll love this role

This is a finance role that combines technical expertise, collaboration, and the opportunity to influence financial control and reporting standards.

• Balance Sheet Leadership – Lead the monthly balance sheet review process, focusing on key risk areas such as fixed assets, working capital, and treasury balances.
• Audit Management – Manage the balance sheet external audit process, resolving queries and ensuring compliance.
• Consolidated Reporting – Assist with monthly Group reporting, close cycles, and consolidation system operations.
• Governance & Compliance – Document end-to-end processes and controls, ensuring adherence to statutory and internal frameworks.
• Technical Expertise – Maintain accounting policies and provide expert advice across the business.
• Continuous Improvement – Support change initiatives and contribute to building a highly motivated, customer‑focused Finance team.

What You’ll Bring

You’re a qualified accountant with strong technical knowledge and a proactive approach to problem‑solving.

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP
• Experience in risk and internal control frameworks
• Ability to communicate complex technical matters clearly
• Skilled in planning, organisation, and report writing
• Prior exposure to consolidation systems and/or SAP/BPC
• Experience in financial reporting and close process management

Looking to apply your technical expertise in a dynamic environment? Become a Financial Reporting Specialist and help shape the future of financial governance.

At Cadent, we’re thrilled to be part of the future of UK energy!

We have a clear roadmap to drive our performance to the forefront of our industry and support the UK government in achieving its net zero targets by 2050.

We’re making a difference through innovation and new ways of working. Together, we’re shaping a cleaner, greener future for our 11 million customers, whom we put at the heart of everything we do.

What’s In It for You

Here at Cadent, we recognise that our people are truly unsung heroes. Quietly confident, delivering every day – that’s why we’re committed to supporting our people to get the best out of themselves. For this role, we offer:

• Annual bonus
• Pension Scheme double matched up to a total of 18 % of salary
• 25 days holiday, plus statutory days, and an option to buy more
• An extra day off each year to celebrate life’s special moments
• Career development with funded learning options
• Flexible working and strong ED&I commitments
• Generous family policies and flexible benefits
• Retail discounts, gym access, and more

We support a healthy work‑life balance and are open to flexible working options.

Diversity and Inclusion

Don’t meet every requirement? No problem! If you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification mentioned, we would still love for you to submit your application – you may just be the right person for this role or other opportunities at Cadent.

We value diversity and are committed to being an equitable employer. Our employee communities – Women in Cadent, Pride at Work (LGBTQ+), Embrace (ethnicity and religion), Thrive! (disability), the Cadent Military Community, the Grief Awareness Community, and the Men’s Engagement Network (M.E.N) – can’t wait to welcome you!

What’s next?

To be considered for this role, please submit your application with an up‑to‑date CV and our Talent Acquisition team will get in touch soon. To learn more about Cadent, visit our website at Home – Cadent Gas Ltd

Be part of something big. Help shape the future of gas for generations to come.