Accounting Specialist

Coventry, England, United Kingdom

8/7/2025

Job description:

Empower financial insight that drives strategic decisions

 

As an Accounting Specialist based at Ansty Business Park, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting the Property function within the Totex Finance team. This isn’t just about crunching numbers – it’s about managing all financial and accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency that helps shape operational decisions and drives financial performance across our Property portfolio. 

 

Reporting to a Totex Finance Business Partner, you’ll manage core financial processes, support budgeting and forecasting cycles, and collaborate with stakeholders across Property, Asset Management, and Commercial teams. From ensuring compliance to driving improvements in reporting, you’ll be central to how we deliver financial excellence.

 

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a specialist role where you’ll influence financial strategy, support operational efficiency, and contribute to a high-performing finance function.

Why you’ll love this role:

This is a specialist finance role that offers variety, challenge, and the chance to make a real impact on how we manage and report financial performance.

• Financial Leadership – Own the management and financial accounting processes for the Property function, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Insightful Analysis – Provide clear, actionable insights to support decision-making and improve business performance.
• Collaborative Partnerships – Work closely with Property, Asset, and Commercial Managers to align financial planning with operational goals.
• Process Excellence – Drive improvements in financial reporting and contribute to strategic finance initiatives.
• Compliance & Control – Ensure adherence to IFRS, UK GAAP, tax regulations, and internal controls, supporting audit readiness.

 

What you’ll bring:

You’re a detail-oriented and proactive finance professional with strong technical expertise and a passion for delivering high-quality financial support.

• Qualified Accountant – Member of a UK-recognised accounting body (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA).
• Technical Expertise – Strong understanding of IFRS and UK GAAP, especially lease accounting.
• Advanced Excel Skills – Proficient in pivot tables and financial modelling.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Skilled in business partnering and cross-functional collaboration.
• Analytical Mindset – Exceptional attention to detail and ability to resolve complex accounting issues.
• Communication Skills – Able to clearly articulate financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Organisational Strength – Capable of managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Process Ownership – Lead property recharge processes and contribute to regulatory reporting initiatives.

 

Looking to take the next step in your finance career? Join us as an Accounting Specialist and apply today! 

 

Please note that this position will close on Thursday 21st August, with interviews scheduled to commence from Monday 1st September. 

Disclaimer: While the closing date is set as mentioned, we reserve the right to close the application process earlier if necessary, depending on the unique circumstances of each role.

 

At Cadent, we’re thrilled to be part of the future of UK energy!

 

We have a clear roadmap to drive our performance to the forefront of our industry and support the UK government in achieving its net zero targets by 2050.

 

We’re making a difference through innovation and new ways of working. Together, we’re shaping a cleaner, greener future for our 11 million customers, whom we put at the heart of everything we do.

 

What’s In It for You

 

Here at Cadent, we recognise that our people are truly unsung heroes. Quietly confident, delivering every day - that’s why we’re committed to supporting our people to get the best out of themselves. For this role, we offer:

 

• Annual bonus
• Pension Scheme double matched up to a total of 18% of salary
• 25 days holiday, plus statutory days, and an option to buy more
• An extra day off each year to celebrate life’s special moments
• Career development with funded learning options
• Flexible working and strong ED&I commitments
• Generous family policies and flexible benefits
• Retail discounts, gym access, and more

 

We support a healthy work-life balance and are open to flexible working options.

 

Diversity and Inclusion

 

Don’t meet every requirement? No problem! If you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification mentioned, we would still love for you to submit your application – you may just be the right person for this role or other opportunities at Cadent.

We value diversity and are committed to being an equitable employer. Our employee communities – Women in Cadent, Pride at Work (LGBTQ+), Embrace (ethnicity and religion), Thrive! (disability), the Cadent Military Community, the Grief Awareness Community, and the Men's Engagement Network (M.E.N) – can’t wait to welcome you!

 

What’s next?

 

To be considered for this role, please submit your application with an up-to-date CV and our Talent Acquisition team will get in touch soon. To learn more about Cadent, visit our website at Home - Cadent Gas Ltd

 

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