Management Accountant

Overview

As Station Management Accountant at Heysham 2, you will provide trusted financial insight to support performance and inform station leadership. You’ll work closely with finance and operations on-site, delivering monthly reporting, governance checks, and risk-based insights to optimise outcomes. This role blends regulatory accountability with business partnering to help EDF progress toward An Electric Britain. You’ll operate in a collaborative, high-stakes environment and shape financial governance and decision-making at the station.

Pay / Benefits

• Salary range £47,513–£71,786
• On-site 3–4 days per week
• Disability Confident employer
• Inclusive culture and commitment to diversity
• EDF Nuclear Generation Company Agreement terms
• Support for adjustments in recruitment

Responsibilities

• Monitor budget performance and explain variances; ensure accuracy of monthly accounts
• Develop and circulate monthly financial reports to budget holders; track progress weekly/monthly
• Support quarterly audits with accrual substantiations, tax packs, and internal control assessments
• Complete monthly stock certificates and provide independent assurance on stock values
• Identify emerging risks and opportunities; propose mitigations to optimise outcomes
• Monitor project/portfolio performance with planning, forecasting, and variance commentary to support decisions

Key requirements

• Qualified management accountant with ICAEW/ICAS/CIMA/ACCA or equivalent
• Experience in a highly regulated environment
• Strong stakeholder management and business partnering skills
• Numerate with strong analytical capability; proficient in financial and IT tools
• Proven ability to build cross-functional relationships across multiple functions
• Security Vetting eligibility (UK residency criteria)

• Stakeholder management
• Proactive mindset
• Strong communication
• Financial reporting and analysis
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Internal controls and audit support

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