R2R Assistant Accountant

SSE plc; Perth; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym memberships

Online GP

Counselling service

Cycle to Work scheme

Maternity and adoption pay

Paternity leave

Job summary

SSE plc is hiring an Assistant Accountant in its Record to Report (R2R) Centre of Excellence. You will help deliver timely financial information and support across General Ledger, Revenue, Projects and Fixed Assets, contributing to strong controls and continuous improvement.

In this role, you will prepare journals and reconciliations, collaborate with finance professionals, and participate in month-end processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance or accounting
• Progress towards a professional qualification (ICAS/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent experience
• Proactive and curious approach to investigate issues
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage priorities
• Attention to detail and accurate record-keeping
• Collaborative team player committed to safe, inclusive culture

Responsibilities

• Support month-end, half-year and year-end reporting activities
• Prepare journals, balance sheet reconciliations and reporting packs
• Maintain robust controls with clear documentation and audit trails
• Collaborate across the R2R team and share knowledge
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and controls

Skills

Proactive mindset

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Collaborative

Problem solving

Education

ICAS/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Job description

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

Salary: £31,600 - £47,400 (UK) or €41,600 - €62,400 (ROI) + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

Join SSE's Record to Report (R2R) Centre of Excellence as an Assistant Accountant and play a key role in delivering accurate, timely and well-controlled financial information that supports the success of the SSE Group. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about developing their accounting career within a collaborative and supportive environment, working alongside experienced finance professionals across areas including General Ledger, Revenue, Projects and Fixed Assets. You'll contribute to delivering high-quality financial reporting, strengthening financial controls, and driving continuous improvement, while helping to foster a culture where safety, wellbeing, integrity and accountability are at the heart of everything we do.

You will

• Support month-end, half-year and year-end reporting activities, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of key financial outputs.
• Prepare journals, balance sheet reconciliations and reporting packs, helping to investigate and explain variances and material movements.
• Carry out key financial controls and maintain clear documentation, audit trails and supporting evidence to ensure a robust control environment.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across the R2R team, sharing knowledge and supporting safe, consistent and efficient ways of working.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, enhance controls and support continuous improvement initiatives across the function.

You have

• Experience in finance, accounting or a related discipline, with progress towards a professional qualification such as ICAS, ACCA or CIMA, or equivalent relevant experience.
• A proactive and curious approach, with the confidence to investigate issues, solve problems and escal
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities while delivering high-quality work to agreed deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate records, controls and processes.
• A collaborative and supportive working style, with a focus on building positive relationships and contributing to a safe, inclusive and high-performing team culture.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years 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.