Accountant

This is a critical role in consolidating the Group’s financial results and preparing the annual and interim external reporting to analysts and shareholders, and monthly management reporting and planning information to the Group Business Performance Management team, executive and non-executive directors. Responsibilities cover all aspects of Group financial reporting, and include liaison with other corporate departments such as Treasury, Taxation and Secretariat, and with Business Unit finance staff. It is great opportunity to work across all aspects of financial reporting and build relationships with key stakeholders in the business. Location - Windsor with Flexible home working Accountabilities Support the Group Reporting Manager in the production of the Group’s financial results in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as well as other statutory, Stock Exchange and internal requirements; Perform allocated processes, controls and monthly annotations in a timely and robust manner, to maintain reliable management accounts; Communicate regularly with Business Units to ensure that the Group accounting policies are being adhered to and transactions are being recorded correctly; Maintain and improve the control framework and control environment over the consolidation and business unit submission process, to ensure the production of financial information is free from material error; Support the Group Reporting Manager in the production of various other deliverables, helping to ensure that all financial reporting deadlines are met and that the reports produced are of appropriate quality and accuracy. Competencies Good financial accounting skills, with excellent attention to detail; Strong communication skills and be able to maintain solid working relationships with Business Unit finance teams, other Corporate departments and auditors; Must be proactive, and able to conclude projects/ tasks to timetable, flagging issues as they arise; Capable of identifying, analysing and communicating key movements in monthly/annual reporting accurately and succinctly; Must be a team player with a proven ability to deliver quality work to tight timescales and under pressure. Experience & Qualifications Qualified chartered or management accountant (ACA, CPA or ACCA, CIMA) Experience with preparation/analysis of financial statements under IFRS; Experience mentoring/supporting others to complete tasks/shared outcomes; Excellent excel skills, and enthusiasm to learn new systems (SAP BPC, Workiva, Power Automate, Power BI). We have tailored our well-being & benefits package around our employees as follows; Competitive salary and bonus potential Employee Energy Allowance at 15% of the government price cap Pension scheme Company Funded Healthcare Plan 25 days holiday allowance, plus public holidays, and the option to buy up to 5 additional days Excellent range of flexible benefits, including technology vouchers, electric car lease scheme & travel insurance At Centrica we embrace diversity and actively seek to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives. To build a more sustainable future, we need the best team – a team with a diverse mix of people and skills, where everyone feels welcome and able to succeed. We are dedicated in helping to close the diversity gap and would love to see more females, people of colour and LGBTQ employees, as well as those from a variety of cultures and ethnicity to veterans and the differently abled. Supporting diversity and inclusion is a big part of who we are, we are not looking for people to fit into our culture but to add to it! PLEASE APPLY ONLINE by hitting the 'Apply' button. Applications will ONLY be accepted via the ‘Apply’ button. This role is being handled by the Centrica recruitment team and NO agency contact is required. As an international energy, services and solutions company, our focus is on satisfying the changing needs and demands of our customers in an evolving energy market. We have a wide range of roles across the business - if you’re passionate about driving change, making our customer's lives and experiences better, then we may have a role for you. Our Values are our core, we live and breathe them every day – they are the Heart of Centrica We developed our Values through conversations with our colleagues across the Centrica family - Care, Delivery, Collaboration, Agility and Courage is what it means to be Centrica. By living our values every day, we will be better able to fulfil our purpose and satisfy the changing needs of our customers. Every great brand stands for something here at Centrica, we exist to make our customers lives better today as well as build a better tomorrow. To achieve this, we ensure we are ready to be at our best, ready to shape the future, and ready to be ourselves and belong. Our people are who they are and the best person for the job is that person. Our diversity groups are great at helping us increase awareness and understanding of how to continue to develop an inclusive environment for all, as well as connecting those with common interests, common passions and a sense of belonging. We know we are all at our best when we feel comfortable and included. We want our people to feel like they can be who they want to be at work, and we work hard to provide them with the respect and flexibility to do so, to allow them to strive in their careers by bringing their whole self to work. We want our people to reflect the societies in which we work and the customers we serve. Employing such a diverse range of talent helps us to think and act differently and support our customers in the best ways possible. Key focus areas - gender, ethnicity, disability and mental health, LGBT . Through a range of initiatives and strategies we work hard to ensure Centrica group is inclusive for everyone.