R2R Accountant

Overview

In this 12-month fixed-term role, you will join SSE’s centralised R2R Centre of Excellence to deliver accurate, timely financial information across the Group. You’ll work within a collaborative Finance team, handling month-end activities and end-to-end accounting processes with a focus on controls and audit readiness. The role emphasizes continuous improvement and safe, well-controlled financial practices. You’ll help shape finance processes and build strong relationships across the business. This is a hands-on opportunity to impact reporting quality and process efficiency within a purpose-driven energy company.

Pay / Benefits

• private healthcare discount
• gym membership discount
• free online GP
• 24/7 counselling
• Cycle to Work scheme
• maternity and adoption pay / paternity leave

Responsibilities

• Deliver key month-end, half-year and year-end accounting activities with timely reporting
• Prepare and review journals, reconciliations and outputs, investigate variances and explain movements
• Maintain robust financial controls, balance sheet reconciliations and audit trails
• Support external audits by producing documentation and responding to audit requests
• Collaborate with Finance Managers, Assistant Accountants and Analysts to share knowledge and improve processes
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and digital ways of working across finance processes

Key requirements

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to investigate discrepancies
• Proactive mindset with a drive for process improvement and innovation
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage competing deadlines
• Collaborative and relationship-building approach across the business

• Collaborative
• Analytical thinking
• Clear communicator
• General Ledger
• Revenue
• Fixed Assets

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