Our client are the leading developer and operator of low-carbon electricity in the UK and Ireland.
They are looking for a Junior Group Reporting Accountant to join their team in Perth.
It's a great opportunity to build a rewarding career, and a way to help build a world that's cleaner, greener, and fairer for all.
Junior Group Reporting Accountant
Perth, PH1
£175 - £275 per day (PAYE only)
Start Date: 29/04/2024
Provisional End Date: 28/10/2025
Working Pattern: | Full Time | Hybrid working, with minimum of 2 days in the office per week.
Full time role, 37 hours per week (Mon-Fri)
Job Role Summary
This role is a key member of the team responsible for the preparation of listed group Annual Report and Accounts ("ARA") and Interim Results Statement. The Group Statutory Reporting Accountant will work primarily on specific accounting areas for the group financial statements, including note preparation for the accounts, and work to enhance documentation and controls. The role involves working to tight deadlines to meet reporting deadlines. The role requires regular liaison with relevant Business Units and the external auditor and is responsible for the preparation and audit requirements of elements of the Group accounts and additionally certain subsidiary statutory accounts. The role reports to the Statutory Reporting Manager and involves working closely with the Director of Group Reporting and other senior Finance contacts. To do this effectively, you will need an understanding of the company's markets and operations, IFRS and other relevant GAAP.
Key Accountabilities
Group Financial Statements
Prepare the disclosure and supporting information for key notes within the consolidated financial statements of the SSE plc group in accordance with the ARA, Preliminary Results and Interim Results timetables.
Subsidiary Accounts
Prepare subsidiary financial statements and manage the audit for certain corporate and holding entities.
Become a super-user for the Group's accounts production software (Thomson-Reuters OneSource) and provide support to divisional business users preparing their subsidiary financial statements.
Accounting Projects
Support the Statutory Reporting Team and Technical Reporting Manager on financial reporting projects, such as the adoption of new accounting standards, group investment and divestment activities and replacement of the consolidation reporting tool.
Control & Compliance
Assist in implementation of 'UK SOX' requirements for financial statements process. Ensure compliance with all applicable standards, legislation and code.
Essential Job Specific Skills and Experiences
* Fully qualified Accountant with up to 3+ 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 corporate governance 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 manage competing deadlines and deliverables, and
* 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, and
* Knowledge of statutory reporting and consolidation systems, processes, and workflow
If you are interested in flexible work and feel that you meet the above criteria then please apply online today.
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