Group Technical Accountant

Base Location: You'll be expected to spend at least 50% of your working week in SSE's offices in Glasgow or Perth.

Salary: £58,000 - £87,000 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

SSE is looking for a talented Group Technical Accountant to join our Group Reporting team. In this key role, you’ll help shape how SSE applies IFRS across the Group, support our business units with complex accounting matters, and play a central part in implementing new accounting standards.

You will

• Provide technical accounting advice on complex and ad‑hoc issues across SSE’s businesses.
• Maintain and develop Group accounting policies and support high‑quality disclosures in our Annual Report.
• Lead and contribute to IFRS adoption impact assessments and emerging reporting requirements.
• Work with teams across the Group on business change projects, including acquisitions, disposals and reorganisations.
• Support the Group’s external reporting process by reviewing key judgements, estimates and impairment analysis.
  
  

You have

• Fully qualified Chartered Accountant (5+ years PQE) with strong IFRS knowledge.
• Experience in financial reporting or external audit, ideally within a listed or large‑scale organisation.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to distil complex issues clearly for senior stakeholders.
• Confidence working independently on technical matters and managing multiple priorities.
  
  

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

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.

Flexible Benefits To Fit Your Life

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.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact francesca.palmer@sse.com / 01738 344763 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.