Group Technical Accounting Lead
* Job Number: 555480
* Closing at: Oct 15 2025 - 23:55 BST
Base Location: Flexible across the UK, with a preference for Glasgow or Perth
Salary: Up to £99,100 + car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | options available
The role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Group Technical Accounting Lead to join our Group Technical Reporting team. This role is central to ensuring the integrity and compliance of SSE’s financial reporting, supporting the business in navigating complex accounting issues and contributing to the delivery of high-quality financial information. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high performing team that comes with further career progression capability.
You will
* Provide expert advice on the application of IFRS to a wide range of transactions and scenarios across the SSE Group.
* Support the preparation of the Group’s Annual and Interim Reports, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
* Research and interpret new and emerging accounting standards, assessing their impact on the Group and supporting implementation where required.
* Collaborate with finance teams across the business to resolve technical accounting queries and promote best practice.
* Contribute to the development and delivery of training and guidance materials to enhance financial reporting capability across the Group.
You should have
* A professional accounting qualification (e.g. ICAS, ACA, ACCA) with a strong technical grounding in IFRS.
* Proven post-qualification experience in a financial reporting or external audit role, ideally within a listed company or large corporate environment.
* A track record of applying technical accounting knowledge to solve complex problems and communicate solutions clearly to non-specialists.
* Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
About SSE
SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. Our investment will see us build the world's largest offshore wind farm and transform the grid to deliver greener electricity to millions.
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
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.
Ready to apply?
Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.
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