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About the Role
Base Location: Glasgow or Perth
Salary: £26,200 - £39,400 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract | Full Time | Flexible First options available
An exciting, fixed term maternity cover has arisen for a Finance Analyst to join the Renewables Financial Control team based in Perth/Glasgow. The Renewables Financial Control team are seeking an enthusiastic individual with an ability to learn quickly and a passion for seeking out opportunities and building their career. As a Finance Analyst within the Renewables Finance Onshore Wind team you will assist with a broad range of Financial Control activities – including, but not limited to:
Month end journal postings, explaining and analysing variances.
Bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
Involvement in the half year and year end audit, including subsidiary companies and liaising with the external auditors.
Preparation of VAT returns and other regulated reports.
Reporting to the Onshore Wind Finance Manager you will be part of a growing business and be exposed to a large amount of ad-hoc work, supporting a broad range of finance requirements as the business continues to grow. We're looking for someone who is passionate about working in the energy industry and will bring fresh thinking and ideas to the role and the wider Finance team. You must have relevant accounting experience, gained in a similar role and ideally will have started your professional exams. SSE Renewables will support you if you are completing a professional qualification.
What do I need?
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:
Relevant accounting experience, gained from working in a similar role with an ability to analyse and interpret data.
A knowledge of key balance sheet account reconciliations with an attention to detail.
Strong IT skills using Microsoft Office applications.
Strong financial systems experience (Oracle desirable).
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 on our careers site.
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.
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 Francesca on ****** / 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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