Renewables Technical Accountant (15‑Month FTC) – Hybrid

EDF (UK); Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading pension

Flexible benefits

Electric vehicle leasing

Private healthcare

Extra holiday

Job summary

EDF power solutions in the UK is seeking a qualified Technical Accountant to lead statutory financial reporting, support the audit process and governance for a growing renewable energy portfolio. You will apply UK GAAP and IFRS, work on technical accounting exercises and assist with areas such as leases, impairments, hedging, accruals and decommissioning provisions.

The role is available on a 15-month fixed term contract or secondment, with a hybrid pattern across Durham, Edinburgh and London,

Qualifications

• A recognised accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA.
• Knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS, including experience preparing statutory accounts.
• Experience supporting or delivering external audit processes.
• Strong knowledge of accounting policies, processes and systems.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Supporting statutory financial reporting processes and financial statements.
• Assisting with technical accounting calculations, journals and reconciliations.
• Supporting accounting activities in leases, impairments, hedging, accruals and decommissioning provisions.
• Working with external auditors and preparing information for audit reviews.
• Assisting with posting statutory accounting adjustments in ERP system.
• Supporting tax reporting activities and liaising with external advisers.
• Collaborating with finance teams to maintain high-quality financial information.
• Supporting policy implementation across the business.
• Contributing to process improvements and governance activities.

Skills

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

UK GAAP & IFRS

Audit experience

Accounting policies & systems

Professional development

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

EDF power solutions in the UK is seeking a qualified Technical Accountant to lead statutory financial reporting, support the audit process and governance for a growing renewable energy portfolio. You will apply UK GAAP and IFRS, work on technical accounting exercises and assist with areas such as leases, impairments, hedging, accruals and decommissioning provisions.

The role is available on a 15-month fixed term contract or secondment, with a hybrid pattern across Durham, Edinburgh and London,