Finance Analyst

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SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £12.5 billion in low carbon projects over the next 5 years, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that’s more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.Base Location: Glasgow EurocentralSalary: £28,831 - £35,194 + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible working options availableWhat is the Role?The Finance Analyst (FA) is responsible for the execution of comprehensive general accounting and period closing activities within Accounts Payable (AP).The FA will support the Senior Finance Analyst (SFA) by producing timely and accurate balance sheet reconciliations and various multi-currency bank reconciliations.The FA is expected to provide financial data and insights, to update dashboards and provide recommendations to the AP Management team.

• Adhere to Group specific policies and procedures.
• Identify and correct bank errors in a timely manner.
• Extract data to prepare and post journals.
• Support the Senior FA with the completion of month end reconciliations.
• Support the Senior FA with investigating material variances.
• Assist and prepare for Audit(s).
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities to support the AP Operation.

The above accountabilities & responsibilities are not exhaustive; the applicant may be required to undertake additional duties as the business changesWhat do I need?To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

• Experience of working within a challenging and dynamic environment.
• Awareness of AP best practice and procedures would be advantageous.
• Commenced study / Part Qualified with a professional accounting body (e.g. CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or CPA).
• Ability to work unsupervised and deliver high quality work to tight deadlines.
• Good knowledge of core financial systems and general accounting procedures.
• Awareness of current regulations including IFRS / New UK GAAP and Companies Acts an advantage.

About Our BusinessOur SSE Finance function has a key part to play in fulfilling SSE’s obligations as a UK-listed company, providing expertise and services that can be shared across the SSE Group, and working in partnership with all businesses to provide services tailored to their specific needs. SSE operates in a highly regulated and increasingly competitive environment, and our role is to ensure that we gather, compile, analyse and recommend on the financial strategy for our businesses, identifying opportunities to drive efficiencies and create value for SSE now, and in the future.What’s in it for you?An excellent package with 34 days holiday entitlement, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for ’Inclusion & Diversity at SSE’ to find out more.Next StepsAll applications should be submitted online, and I’ll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.If you would like to discuss any working differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Francesca on francesca.thorn@sse.com / 01738 344763.Before commencing employment with SSE, you’ll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.