Financial Reporting Analyst

Financial Reporting Analyst/ Group Accountant/ Consolidations Accountant/ Financial Accountant

Warwick based, hybrid working

Full time, permanent

c£55,000 + bens

National Gas is securing Britain’s energy.  We are responsible for transporting gas to power stations, major industries, storage facilities, and more than half a million businesses and 24 million homes through nearly 5,000 miles of pipes across Britain. National Gas is also proud to lead the way in transforming the energy network for a clean energy future.

As a crucial part of our Financial Reporting team, the Financial Reporting Analyst is responsible for consolidating the financial data of National Gas Transmission and its group entities.  The position demands strong problem‑solving skills to ensure the accurate and timely production of Annual Reports and accounts and completing month end tasks.

Join us, and help be the energy behind the change.

Key accountabilities:

Most of the role will be focused on the consolidation of the group financials, working closely with General Accounting, Tax, Treasury and wider finance teams to ensure all financial results are fully understood, validated, and accurately reflected.

In your role, you are responsible for the integrity of the data reported, in particular:

• Identify and post monthly consolidation/ elimination journals. 

• Actively contribute to the month-end group consolidation process, ensuring financial statements are accurate, complete, and validated. 

• Delivering timely and high-quality reporting is shared with FP&A and wider finance team.

• Preparation of the end-to-end annual statutory accounts, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and delivery within required deadlines.

• Acting as a key contact for external auditors, fostering strong working relationships to ensure queries resolved efficiently and timely.

• Supporting the implementation of new accounting standards.

• Assisting in the preparation of accounting papers on technical issues.

About you:

• You’re a fully qualified accountant (ICAEW, ACA, ICAS, ACCA, CIMA), ideally with post-qualification experience in consolidations, group accounting, financial reporting, financial accounting or audit.  We will consider a first time mover from Practice.

• Advanced Excel proficiency (PivotTables, data manipulation and analytical techniques).

• Strong working knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP, with practical experience applying accounting standards.

• In person we’re looking for a team player, someone who enjoys building relationships (as this position is customer-facing both internally and externally), detail orientated, timely, organised and eager to learn and progress

What we can offer you:

• Salary c£55,000
• Annual performance bonus
• 26 days' holiday, plus 8 statutory days - plus option to buy 5 additional days
• Double-match pension - every £1 you put in, we add £2
• Opt-In flexible benefit scheme, including salary sacrifice private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans, car plan and more
• Financial protection with 10x salary death in service and financial support if you're unable to work due to long term illness
• Excellent family friendly provisions - maternity/ paternity/ adoption/ surrogacy/ shared parental leave
• Career progression, professional training and development
• Financial support to cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions

Other 'nice to knows':

• Hybrid working
• Supportive team
• Free gym and exercise classes onsite at our Warwick office
• Canteen and coffee shop onsite
• Free parking.      

About us:

Gas is an essential part of a secure energy supply in Britain and will continue to play a vital role in the energy system for decades to come. More than ever, we need the security that gas brings to keep the lights on, businesses running, and homes warm. National Gas provides that security.

Gas provides the energy security to support renewable electricity generation, and we are developing our infrastructure to transport hydrogen and carbon dioxide across the country. We are Britain’s national gas network, providing secure energy to power the country, achieve net zero and maintain our industrial competitiveness.

At National Gas, we’re committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities that we serve. We celebrate the different experiences our colleagues bring and encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. To that end we want to support you during the interview process, please advise your recruitment partner if you require any reasonable adjustments.

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