Accountant

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join this well known utilities company within a key role in the Onshore Accounting Team.

You will be responsible for the financial accounting, reporting and forecasting for a set of onshore operational wind farms managed. This is a hands-on role which involves extensive liaison and business partnering.

In addition, you will own and continuously improve the financial processes (statutory and monthly reporting, formal forecasts and medium-term plans) and support the wider Finance team.

Principal Accountabilities:

* Production, integrity and assurance of the financial ledgers (sales accruals, operating costs and balance sheet).
* That all revenue is accounted for correctly, sales reconciliations and invoicing.
* Accurate and timely monthly financial reporting process providing robust financial reporting and explanations of any variances through a deep understanding of the business.
* Engaging with and reporting to key stakeholders, both internal stakeholders e.g. Asset Management, O&M and shareholders, ensuring all deadlines are met and information is informative and accurate.
* Production of Statutory financial statements and liaison with the auditors as required.
* Calculation and preparation of official forecasts, budgets and medium-term plans and subsequent submissions to our shareholders
* Forecasting of cash flow and including where necessary project financing loan interest calculations.
* All accounting, forecasting and tax compliance
* Initiating improvements to reporting and planning processes to achieve an efficient and effective reporting process
* That the same approach and methodology is used for common processes and that these are clearly documented
* Ad hoc reporting and analysis as required.

Nature & Scope:

* To be recognised as a point of reference and trusted source for financial information.
* Empowered to take decisions necessary in the performance of the job purpose and key accountabilities for this role
* Expected to contribute to decisions related to changes in major processes or accountabilities made by the Operational Accounting Manager
* Liaise with specialist support and shareholder finance teams as required

Skills & Qualifications:

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & Skills:

* Accounting qualification is desireable
* Experience of preparing statutory accounts and knowledge of FRS 101/FRS 102/IFRS
* Strong numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to understand the key financial implications of a scenario, all the connections between different areas of activity, and their impact on each other
* Able to challenge the way things are done and look at ways to make improvements to the business
* Proficient IT skills (Spreadsheets, database, Visual basic)
* Knowledge of SAP is desireable
* Able to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders including financial and commercial teams
* Strong attention to detail
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
* Ability to prioritise conflicting activities and be proactive
* Act with complete integrity and confidentiality
* Committed to continuous improvement and development of skills and knowledge
* Experience of the energy or services industry is desirable.

Capita Resourcing welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of gender, race, disability, age or sexual orientation.

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