Financial Reporting Accountant (Permanent Role) | Energy | Central London (Hybrid) | £50,000-£55,000 + Study Support
Robert Half are partnering with a leading UK energy organisation delivering a nationally significant low-carbon infrastructure programme. As the project moves into a major new phase of delivery, the finance function is expanding rapidly - creating a brand-new opportunity for a Financial Reporting Accountant to join a high-performing team at the centre of this important long-term programme.
This is a hands-on technical finance role focused on preparing financial statements, consolidations, and high-quality reporting within a fast-growing, complex environment. You'll work closely with senior finance leaders, contribute to robust internal and external reporting, and support the development of best-in-class finance processes across the programme.
About the Role
* Prepare accurate, timely consolidated reporting and financial statements across the project.
* Produce forecast financial statements and consolidated views to support strategic decision-making.
* Reconcile high-risk balance sheet accounts, resolve reconciling items, and improve the auditability and clarity of schedules.
* Deliver shareholder reporting and adapt outputs as the stakeholder landscape evolves.
* Document and maintain finance processes, policies, and internal controls.
* Test and strengthen internal controls to ensure assurance and compliance across reporting activities.
* Support automation and wider finance transformation projects, helping build efficient systems and tools.
* Assist in preparing interim and annual statutory accounts and help facilitate a smooth audit process.
* Uphold strong internal control and assurance processes around consolidation and hedge accounting.
About You
* 2-3 years' experience preparing financial statements - hands-on, not reviewing.
* Practical, hands-on consolidation experience - doesn't need to be highly complex, but you must have done the work yourself.
* Experience gained in an industry environment, preparing financial statements and consolidations directly (as opposed to reviewing in practice).
* Practice-only backgrounds are not suitable for this position.
* Part-qualified or fully qualified (ACCA/ACA/CIMA) - full study support provided.
* Solid knowledge of IFRS and strong technical accounting foundations.
* Excellent Excel skills and confidence working with detailed financial data.
* Detail-focused, collaborative, and comfortable working in a project-driven, evolving environment.
What's on Offer
* £50,000-£55,000 base salary.
* Full study support for ACCA/ACA/CIMA.
* Hybrid working - 3 days a week in the Central London office.
* Join a finance team that has expanded significantly as the programme has scaled, creating strong opportunities for progression as the next phases roll out.
* The chance to build strong technical reporting expertise on a major, long-term energy programme where your work directly supports delivery and decision-making.
* Long-term stability and development within a programme expected to grow for many years.
Why Join This Business
This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing finance function at a pivotal moment in the programme. As the project continues to scale, the team is expanding rapidly - creating clear pathways for progression, deeper technical development, and opportunities to move into broader reporting or leadership roles over time.
You'll work alongside experienced finance professionals in a supportive, collaborative environment where high-quality reporting is valued and your contribution genuinely matters. This is the ideal role for someone looking to accelerate their career, build strong technical foundations, and be part of a major UK energy programme with long-term stability and growth.
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