Finance Analyst
* Job Number: 557828
* Closing at: Mar 19 2026 - 23:55 GMT
Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations :Perth or Glasgow
Salary: £38966- £45905 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | options available
The role
Join us within the Record to Report Centre of Excellence team on our journey to shape the future of finance as we focus on continuous improvement, technical expertise and innovation where we will have the opportunity to deploy modern technology in a way that we have not been able to do before.
This role is for an Assistant Accountant within our Energy Markets team. Your responsibilities will include contributing to month end general ledger close, performing key account reconciliations and variance analysis reporting. As part of the Centre of Excellence you will work collaboratively alongside other finance team members to drive best practices in reporting and processes across SSE Finance.
You will:
* Be involved in the month end process, through preparation of key journals and essential variance analysis commentary.
* Comply with Group financial control policies, including preparation of balance sheet reconciliations.
* Assist with key responsibilities for year end and half year processes, including preparation of reports to Group Finance and providing evidence to external auditors.
* Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build key relationships.
* Seek opportunities to continuously improve processes to meet financial control requirements.
You will bring:
* A solid grounding in finance and qualified to HND level in accounting as a minimum.
* The ability to work well in a team environment and lead where required.
* Solid analytical skills with ability to research, understand and interrogate a wide range of issues.
* An understanding of core financial systems and general accounting procedures, coupled with flexibility, professionalism, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to delivering quality work under pressure.
About SSE
SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.
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.
secure the energy needed to power customers' lives, while creating value for SSE. Our Energy Markets trading teams buy the fuel needed to deliver cleaner energy and sell power generated in our wind farm, hydro and thermal assets back to the markets.
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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