Financial Accountant - 18 Month Fixed Term

As a nation, we’re working towards the goal of net zero carbon by 2050. At National Grid, we’re committed to helping Britain reach this target by building a cleaner, greener energy system. But we can’t do this alone. We're looking for people who are brimming with enthusiasm and bursting with ideas to help us build and run a cleaner energy system for the future. Are you up for the challenge?

We’re looking for a passionate Financial Accountant – 18 Months Fixed Term to join our Controllership team! In this role, you’ll protect the value of our business by ensuring the integrity of our external reporting and control environment, collaborating with the CFO team and business stakeholders to influence successful business outcomes.

This role is based out of our Warwick office, and we’d hope to see you at least two days per week but you’re welcome to be in the office more often if that would work best for you. We’re happy to discuss any additional flexibility in working patterns or requirements that you feel could help to make this job work for you!

What You’ll Do:

• Involved in the month end close and reporting processes of the NGET business, including preparation of adhoc journals for posting into our SAP S4 system, investigating and resolving any discrepancies. 
• Support teams and inputs to develop a comprehensive and consistent view of the financial position of the Business Unit.
• Support an effective control environment, regarding financial, management and regulatory reporting, to include both SOx and Non-SOx controls.
• Support with the audit of the statutory accounts, including liaising with the external auditors. 
• Support preparation of the externally reported semi-annual group financial reporting packages.
• Provide guidance, and assist where necessary, the wider team with queries.
• Ability to bring together commercial and technical acumen (accounting, tax, ESG, regulatory, etc)
• Ensure maintenance of financial records for compliance with policies and procedures.
• Support the development of technical training to ensure compliance to policy standards.
• Maintain close liaison with other Centres of Expertise, developing business knowledge and technical acumen. Support on Financial Control related projects and transactions.

About You:

• A Qualified Accountant, ideally with an external audit or financial accounting or statutory background.
• Experience with Financial Statements, statutory accounts, SOx controls.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Reporting financial information and accounting principles knowledge.
• Being able to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Planning, forecasting and budgeting experience.
• Ability to challenge the status quo.
• Experience in Financial Modelling
• Ability to work within a team to execute end to end financial reporting processes.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At National Grid, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for everyone. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience or qualifications don’t match the job description exactly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right person for our growing business in this role or another one.

What You'll Get:

Up to £58,000 dependent on experience.

As well as your base salary you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%.

About Us:

National Grid is pioneering ways to decarbonise the energy system; from building interconnectors to allow the UK to share clean energy with our neighbours in Europe, to investing in renewable energy generation in the United States.

As one of the largest investor-owned energy companies in the world, National Grid is at the centre of a clean, fair and affordable energy future, where tackling climate change and reaching net zero is a key priority. National Grid is pioneering ways to decarbonise the energy system; from building interconnectors to allow the UK to share clean energy with our neighbours in Europe, to investing in renewable energy generation in the United States.

More Information:

This role closes on 4 July 2025 at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary. 
 
At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.

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