R2R Accountant

SSE; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Gym membership

Cycle to Work scheme

Family entitlements

Job summary

SSE is seeking a qualified accountant to join its centralised Record to Report Centre of Excellence on a 12-month fixed-term, full-time secondment. You will deliver month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations and audit support within a collaborative finance team.

Based in Glasgow with 50% travel to Dublin or Perth as needed, you will drive process improvements, maintain controls and contribute to statutory reporting while building strong relationships across the business.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to investigate discrepancies and communicate findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Deliver key month-end, half-year and year-end accounting activities.
• Prepare and review journals, reconciliations and reporting outputs; investigate variances.
• Maintain robust financial controls, balance sheet reconciliations and audit trails.
• Support external audits by preparing documentation and responding to requests.
• Collaborate with Finance Managers and Analysts to improve processes and controls.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Proactive mindset

Organisational skills

Collaborative approach

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations Glasgow, Perth or Dublin

Salary: £44,000 - £65,900 (UK) €57,600 - €86,400 (ROI) + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: 12 month secondment /Fixed Term Contract Full Time Flexible First options available

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join SSE's centralised Record to Report (R2R) Centre of Excellence, where you'll play a key role in delivering accurate, timely and well-controlled financial information that supports the success of the wider Group. Working as part of a collaborative and supportive team, you'll contribute across a range of accounting activities including General Ledger, Revenue, Fixed Assets, Treasury, Intercompany and VAT, Audit and Statutory Reporting. With a strong focus on continuous improvement, innovation and safe, controlled ways of working, you'll have the opportunity to build strong relationships, share knowledge and help shape the future of our finance processes.

You will

• Deliver key month-end, half-year and year-end accounting activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting in line with Group requirements.
• Prepare and review journals, reconciliations and reporting outputs, investigating variances and providing clear explanations of financial movements.
• Maintain robust financial controls, balance sheet reconciliations and audit trails, ensuring compliance, accuracy and a strong culture of accountability and safety.
• Support the successful delivery of external audits by preparing high-quality documentation and responding promptly to audit requests.
• Collaborate with Finance Managers, Assistant Accountants and Analysts to share knowledge, support colleagues and identify opportunities to improve processes, controls and digital ways of working.

You have

• A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) and experience within accounting, financial reporting or financial control environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate discrepancies, resolve issues and communicate findings clearly.
• A proactive mindset and genuine curiosity to improve processes, embrace innovation and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and consistently deliver high-quality, audit-ready outputs to agreed deadlines.
• A collaborative and supportive approach, with a commitment to maintaining safe, well-controlled processes and building positive working relationships across the business.

About SSE

SSE's purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.

We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro-electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers.

Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030.

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 [e-mail] / 01738 351816 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.

If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.