Regulatory Accountant
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* Closing at: Nov 19 2024 at 23:55 GMT
SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, 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.
About the Role
Base Location: Glasgow or Perth
Salary: £40,600 - £61,000 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing, and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | options available
- Support the finance and regulatory teams with submissions to Ofgem, collating information from the business and ensuring reporting accuracy.
- Support performance benchmarking activities, drawing conclusions from data and presenting these in an accurate and meaningful way to the business.
- Drive reporting efficiencies through model creation; ownership of system mapping and alignment of costs to Ofgem reporting guidance.
- Be a point of contact for the business to interpret Ofgem guidance and make recommendations on treatment of cost reporting.
- Provide regulatory finance support for the RIIO-2 and RIIO-3 price controls for Distribution.
What do I need?
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:
- Be proficient in MS Office Applications with an advanced knowledge of Excel and be highly numerate with strong analytical skills
- Be able to draw conclusions from financial and statistical information and make recommendations.
- Be confident and articulate with the willingness to challenge and support colleagues and the business in a constructive manner
- Be comfortable interpreting complicated frameworks and applying these in a business context.
About our Business
Our 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?
We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package
As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for '' to find out more.
What happens now?
All applications should be made 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 flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact / 01738 344763.
Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.
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Our Benefits
* Sharesave Scheme
* 34 days of annual leave
* Option to purchase up to 10 days holiday
* Interest-free technology loans
* 24/7 free and confidential employee counselling service
* Private healthcare discounts
* Subsidised gym memberships
* 21 weeks full pay maternity leave
* Cycle to Work scheme with generous £2500 limit
* Interest-free salary advance to cover transport season tickets