SP Electricity North West
Assistant Management Accountant
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SP Electricity North West manages and invests in the power network that supplies electricity to the 2.4m homes and businesses across the North West. Our 2,400 colleagues manage the 13,000km of overhead lines, 44,000km of underground cables and thousands of electricity substations to keep power flowing and supporting green growth. We’re one of six distribution network operators in the UK and are regulated by Ofgem.
We’re proud that in December 2024 we were named Utility of the Year by Utility Week magazine who said we punched above our weight and used innovation to solve some of the industry’s most difficult challenges. Come and be part of our team and make a difference.
Now part of the Iberdrola and ScottishPower group, we’re collectively building smarter, greener electricity networks that will get Britain growing by investing in a better future, quicker.
A Fantastic Opportunity: Assistant Management Accountant
This role supports the delivery of accurate, timely management accounting information to key stakeholders, enabling informed decision-making across the business throughout the ED2 period. It is responsible for core month-end activities, including balance sheet reconciliations and oversight of key financial processes, while also contributing to the wider management accounting function.
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The role also plays an active part in developing junior team members and supporting the smooth, effective running of finance operations.
The successful candidate must, at the start of employment, have permission to work in the UK without sponsorship.
For this role, there is opportunity for agile working following completion of your probationary period.
What we’re looking for
We welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who meet the following criteria:
- Part-qualified accountant - or suitably experienced, ideally within a fast-paced management accounts environment.
- Analytical capability - interpreting variances, identifying underlying trends, and reconciling data between systems. Assisting with analytical reviews and control processes within the fixed asset area.
- Process management experience - including devising, improving, and assuring reporting processes with a proven record of delivering process improvements.
- Month-end delivery experience - working under pressure to meet challenging deadlines.
- Advanced Excel proficiency - including high-level use of formulas, data manipulation and analysis tools.
- SAP experience
What we’re offering
We value your expertise and in return, you’ll receive:
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- An annual bonus scheme
- 25 days annual leave increasing with length of service
- Private Healthcare
- Salary sacrifice EV car scheme
- An employee rewards portal offering discounts on several well-known brands
- A market-leading contributory pension scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Opportunity for professional development through our L&D function.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We’re proud to foster a workplace where everyone can thrive. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that embracing our differences makes us stronger.
If you need any adjustments or support during the application process, please contact our Recruitment Team at careers@enwl.co.uk or call 0845 366 0092 (option 2).
Any offer made will remain conditional until pre-employment checks are complete to a level deemed satisfactory by SP Electricity North West. Due to the nature of this role, the following pre-employment checks will be required: references from previous employers, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and a Drug & Alcohol test.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.
We don't accept speculative CVs from agencies. Any received we will assert ownership of the candidate and no fee will be payable.
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