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Job Title: Senior Group Reporting Accountant

Location: Glasgow/Perth

Rate of Pay: (Apply online only) per day via PAYE Umbrella (inside IR35)

Length of Contract: 12 months

Description:

SSE is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Group Reporting Accountant to join our team in either our Perth or Glasgow Office, working 2-3 days per week in the office. This is a fantastic opportunity for a fully qualified accountant with over 5 years of post-qualified experience in financial reporting or external audit roles, ideally within a plc or relevant industry.

Essential Job Specific Skills and Experiences:

• Fully qualified Accountant with 5+ years Post Qualified Experience in a Financial Reporting or External Audit role, ideally with plc or relevant industry experience.
• Experience of listed plc reporting and consolidation requirements would be advantageous.
• Fully up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards and corporate governance requirements.
• Interpretative and analytical skills to assimilate complex issues into reporting and accounting solutions.
• Continuous improvement approach focusing on process efficiency.
• Able to manage numerous complex tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently on complex issues.
• Personal resilience and drive are essential.

Functional and Technical Skills:

• Chartered Accountant or equivalent.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• Previous knowledge of Thomson-Reuters OneSource would be advantageous.
• Highly developed analytical skills.
• Knowledge of statutory reporting and consolidation systems, processes, and workflow.

If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for excellence and a drive to succeed, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our dynamic team at SSE!