Group Technical Accounting Lead

We have an exciting opportunity for a Group Technical Accounting Lead to join our Group Technical Reporting team. This role is central to ensuring the integrity and compliance of SSEs financial reporting, supporting the business in navigating complex accounting issues and contributing to the delivery of high-quality financial information. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high performing team that comes with further career progression capability. You will

• Provide expert advice on the application of IFRS to a wide range of transactions and scenarios across the SSE Group.
• Support the preparation of the Groups Annual and Interim Reports, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Research and interpret new and emerging accounting standards, assessing their impact on the Group and supporting implementation where required.
• Collaborate with finance teams across the business to resolve technical accounting queries and promote best practice.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of training and guidance materials to enhance financial reporting capability across the Group.
  A professional accounting qualification (e.g. ICAS, ACA, ACCA) with a strong technical grounding in IFRS.
• Proven post-qualification experience in a financial reporting or external audit role, ideally within a listed company or large corporate environment.
• A track record of applying technical accounting knowledge to solve complex problems and communicate solutions clearly to non-specialists.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
  SSE has a bold ambition - to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. Our investment will see us build the world's largest offshore wind farm and transform the grid to deliver greener electricity to millions.
Our Finance teams create value for all SSE business areas and play a key role in fulfilling our obligations as a FTSE100 UK-listed company. In a highly regulated and competitive environment, their experts keep us powering ahead by identifying efficiencies, providing advice and optimising our financial strategies.
Salary: Up to £99,100 + car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family. Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available, Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.