Horley | Personal Contract | Full-time | Hybrid
Competitive pension scheme – Enhanced maternity/paternity pay – Life assurance – HolidayPlus – Cycle2work Scheme & more
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Reporting directly to the Group Financial Reporting Manager, the Financial Reporting Accountant will play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting across the SGN Group. The position is responsible for supporting the financial reporting team in preparing the annual financial statements, assisting with the external audit process, and performing financial control tasks; ensuring compliance with the accounting standards and regulations.
We deliver safety, warmth, and comfort to homes and businesses. Every role, whether in the office or on the front line, plays a key part in this mission. Here's how you will contribute…
* Preparation of audited financial statements for the Group's subsidiaries at year end, and unaudited interim accounts at half year
* Support the external audit process and preparation of audit pack
* Assist with month end processes: preparation of journals, consolidated reporting pack, balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining the intercompany processes
* Ad hoc accounting tasks, including implementing process improvements and assisting with accounting advice papers
* Collaboration with cross-functional teams to communicate financial results, accounting advice and insights to key stakeholders, including senior management and external auditors.
* Maintain strong internal control procedures to safeguard the integrity of the financial data
* Lease accounting
What You Will Need
* The job holder should be educated to degree level and have obtained an ACCA or ACA qualification.
* The technical skills and knowledge/experience essential in this job are:
* Strong technical accounting knowledge
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail
* Proficient excel skills essential, with experience in Oracle, Planning Analytics and IRIS advantageous but not essential
* Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey financial information to stakeholders
* Ability to prioritise workload
* Experience in a similar industry role advantageous but not essential
Not sure you meet every requirement?
Research shows some people – particularly women and those from underrepresented backgrounds – may hesitate to apply unless they meet every criteria. At
SGN
, we value diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
If this role interests you but you're not sure you tick every box, we'd still love to hear from you. You might be just who we're looking for – now or in the future.
Why SGN?
SGN is a leader in pioneering research and development toward a net-zero energy system. Our cutting-edge technologies and innovative thinking are driving change in the gas industry, all while
keeping people safe and warm
.
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