Job Number: 554785
Closing at: Aug 22 2025 - 23:55 BST
Base Location: Glasgow or Perth
Salary: £42,600 - £64,000+ performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

This role is a key member of the team responsible for the preparation of SSE plc’s listed group Annual Report and Accounts (“ARA”) and Interim Results Statement. The Group Statutory Reporting Accountant will work primarily on specific accounting areas for the group financial statements, including note preparation for the accounts, and work to enhance documentation and controls. The role involves working to tight deadlines to meet reporting deadlines. The role requires regular liaison with SSE Business Units and the external auditor and is responsible for the preparation and audit requirements of elements of the Group accounts and additionally certain subsidiary statutory accounts. The role reports to the Statutory Reporting Manager and involves working closely with the Director of Group Reporting and other senior Finance contacts. To do this effectively, you will need an understanding of SSE’s markets and operations, IFRS and other relevant GAAP.
This role is a great opportunity to enhance and develop skills within the Finance Skills Compass including power skills like problem solving, industry knowledge, attention to detail, time management and relationship building, in addition to technical skills around the group consolidation model, subsidiary financial statements and technical accounting.