Job Title Reporting Accountant
Location Glasgow
Salary from £44,800, up to 10% bonus and health cover
Flexible Working Pattern
Help us create a better future, quicker
An exciting opportunity for a Reporting Accountant has arisen in the Group Control team, this role is integral to delivering all internal and external financial reporting for the Group. Working within the Group External Reporting and Consolidation team, you will work closely with the other Business and Group Control teams to ensure that the consolidated financial reporting for the Group is delivered to a high standard.
* Responsible for the preparation of the monthly external reporting results of ScottishPower in line with Group Control requirements and timelines
* Responsibility for the preparation of the Year End Iberdrola Reporting Pack of ScottishPower in line with Group Control requirements and timelines. This includes the reporting of year end results and additional disclosure requirements as outlined by Iberdrola at 31 December and 30 September
* Responsibility for the preparation and of ScottishPower subsidiary accounts to ensure compliance with company law and accounting standards. This includes responsibility for the consolidated ScottishPower UK plc which are required to be filed with the London Stock Exchange
* Undertaking processes and overseeing the Group consolidation system BPC
* Ensure all processes detailed above are delivered complying with Internal Controls and the Group Financial Governance Procedures
What you'll be doing
* Work proactively across all ScottishPower businesses and Iberdrola Control to ensure that the external reporting packs and statutory accounts are produced to a high standard, to agreed timetables and are technically correct in relation to all appropriate accounting standards and legislation
* Undertake the necessary processes within the Group consolidation system to ensure the effectively delivery of all internal and external reporting deliverables of the team
* Maintain a strong control environment to ensure that all procedures and processes in their area comply with Group Policies and that documentation is kept up to date
* Maintain technical knowledge to ensure that external reporting information complies with relevant accounting standards and legal practice
* Contribute to a positive team environment within own team and ensure that staff are motivated, have clear objectives and that they receive regular feedback and development
* Continually challenge current business processes to seek and deliver on-going efficiencies
* Work effectively in a small team of professional individuals in the consolidation and delivery of all ScottishPower external financial reporting requirements
* Ability to work in a flexible and dynamic way to ensure team deliverables and objectives are delivered to a high standard and on a timely basis
What you'll bring
* Qualified Accountant with PQE of at least one year and a strong current technical and business knowledge
* Experience of preparing statutory accounts under IFRS and UK GAAP
* Full compliance with Iberdrola Group Governance, procedures, and reporting timetables
* Pro-active person who anticipates issues and problems and puts in place effective strategies to manage these
* Apply all relevant accounting standards and legislation as appropriate
* Identify and assess the impact of developments in IFRS on financial reporting for ScottishPower Group
* Confidence, ability and presence to constructively challenge at all levels
* Strong self-performance management and delivery focus with the ability to balance conflicting requirements
* Understand the impact of complex accounting issues and communicate the results clearly and concisely
What's in it for you
As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we'll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.
At ScottishPower, we believe it's the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family's wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action - our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world - today and tomorrow. That's why our benefits include:
* 36 days annual leave
* Holiday Purchase - perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
* Share Schemes
* Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding
* Technology Vouchers - save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases
* Electric Vehicle Schemes - to help you transition to green/clean driving
* Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans
* Healthcare benefit options including: Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments
* Life Assurance (4x salary)
* Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support
* Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more
Why ScottishPower
ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world's largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generate all of our energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future, we're at the forefront of the journey to Net Zero and investing over £6m every working day to make this happen. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.
Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you'll fit right in.
ScottishPower is committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to careers@scottishpower.com.
Mobility
Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.
IMPORTANT
Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date below
July-10-2025
* We prioritise your well-being with a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support you both personally and professionally.
* We prioritise your well-being with a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support you both personally and professionally.
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