Technical Accountant

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

About The Role

Are you a qualified accountant looking to deepen your expertise in technical accounting and statutory reporting while helping shape the future of renewable energy? This is an opportunity to apply your knowledge across a growing and diverse portfolio of renewable assets, supporting financial integrity and business growth.

About The Role

Are you a qualified accountant looking to deepen your expertise in technical accounting and statutory reporting while helping shape the future of renewable energy? This is an opportunity to apply your knowledge across a growing and diverse portfolio of renewable assets, supporting financial integrity and business growth.

At EDF power solutions, we’re delivering an Electric UK and Ireland.

As a Technical Accountant, you’ll play an important role in statutory financial reporting, audit delivery, technical accounting and governance. Your work will help ensure accurate financial information supports key business decisions as we continue to grow our renewable energy portfolio and contribute to a net zero future.

The Opportunity

You’ll support the Senior Technical Accountant in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting across a complex and evolving renewable energy business. From statutory reporting to technical accounting activities, your expertise will help ensure compliance, strengthen governance, and support sustainable growth.

This role is available on a 15-month fixed term contract or secondment opportunity.

Alongside a competitive salary and potential for an annual bonus, you’ll join a flexible hybrid team based across #Durham, #Edinburgh and #London. We work flexibly around business needs, with attendance at one of our offices typically expected around once per month to collaborate with colleagues.

You’ll gain exposure to a broad range of technical accounting matters, working closely with audit, tax, treasury and wider finance teams. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and build your career within one of the UK's most diverse renewable energy businesses.

Why EDF power solutions?

We’re united by a shared ambition: to tackle climate change, shaping an Electric UK and Ireland.

Our diverse team is growing fast, driven by innovation and a commitment to clean, green energy for all.

With technologies spanning onshore and offshore wind, solar, battery storage and green hydrogen, we’re the UK and Ireland’s most diverse renewable generator. By 2035, we aim to deliver 10GW of low-carbon energy – and we’d love you to help us get there.

Who You Are

We’re looking for a Technical Accountant who is analytical, detail-focused and committed to delivering high-quality financial reporting. You'll be confident applying accounting standards in practice and motivated to continuously develop your expertise. To be shortlisted, you need to offer…

• A recognised accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA
• Knowledge of both UK Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), including experience preparing statutory accounts
• Experience supporting or delivering external audit processes, ideally gained within an audit firm environment or in response to auditing requests/queries
• Strong knowledge of accounting policies, processes and systems, with the ability to apply technical accounting principles to practical business situations
• A commitment to continuous improvement and ongoing professional development

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting the annual statutory financial reporting process and preparation of financial statements
• Assisting with technical accounting calculations, journals and reconciliations
• Supporting accounting activities relating to areas such as leases, impairments, hedging, accruals and decommissioning provisions
• Working with external auditors and preparing supporting information for audit reviews
• Assisting with the accurate posting of statutory accounting adjustments within the ERP system
• Supporting tax reporting activities and liaising with external tax advisers
• Collaborating with finance shared services and wider finance teams to maintain high-quality financial information
• Supporting the implementation and application of accounting policies across the business
• Contributing to process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and reporting quality
• Supporting governance, risk and control activities within the finance function

Pay, Benefits And Culture

If you’re looking to join a company where you can work hard, have fun, and help to create a net zero future – then you’re in the right place! If you’re passionate about tackling climate change to support a cleaner, greener future, we’d love you to come and join us.

Alongside a competitive salary and potential for an annual bonus, and a market-leading pension scheme, our employee benefits include flexible benefits tailored to your lifestyle – from electric vehicle leasing and private healthcare to extra holiday and more.

Everyone is welcome at EDF power solutions; we’re committed to building a workforce that reflects gender balance, social mobility, and inclusion of minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities, and those with disabilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we will support applicants requiring adjustments.

Application Closing Date: Thursday 24th September 2026

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