Reporting Accountant
| Posting date: | 18 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 July 2025 |
| Location: | ec2r 7bp |
| Company: | Sizewell C Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 827445223 |
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Job Description
Sizewell C – The Power of Good for BritainLocation: London, (hybrid working arrangements) office 2-3 days per weekEmployment Type: Permanent, Full-TimeSalary: Competitive salary, plus 5% bonus, 28 days holiday, market leading pension (7.5% employee contribution and company contribution of 15%) and other benefits. Closing Date: Monday 30th June 2025Join the Finance Function at Sizewell C and play a key role in supporting the delivery of one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects — the construction of a new nuclear power station. This newly established Reporting Accountant position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-profile, complex programme, working closely with the SZC IFRS Lead and the Financial Control Leadership Team.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the preparation of monthly management accounts and annual statutory financial statements.Support internal and external audit queries relating to financial reporting.Provide technical accounting expertise, ensuring alignment with audit standards.Prepare timely and accurate fixed asset reporting for internal and external stakeholders, including government and regulators.Support the design, maintenance and control of the fixed asset register, ensuring accuracy, timely capitalisation, and compliance with IFRS (e.g., IAS 16, IAS 36, IAS 23).Uphold strong internal controls and assurance processes around asset accounting in line with Managing Public Money requirements.Contribute to the development and maintenance of policies, procedures, and control improvements to enhance the quality and efficiency of financial reportingCollaborate with the Regulatory experts to ensure compliance with the Regulated Asset Base (RAB) model.Collaborate across Finance teams under the CFO and with the wider SZC project team.Knowledge, Skills & BehavioursTo succeed in this role, you will:Be collaborative, adaptable, entrepreneurial, accountable, innovative, and decisive.Demonstrate strong technical knowledge of IFRS and a passion for research and application in a project environment.Work independently, identifying key issues and seeking out necessary resources.Show strong project management skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous improvement.Uphold integrity, confidentiality, and a strong commitment to health, safety, wellbeing, and sustainability.Possess excellent numerical and analytical skillsQualifications & ExperienceEssential:Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).Strong understanding and practical experience with IFRS.Experience in regulated infrastructure or energy sectorsKnowledge of public sector finance principles (e.g. Managing Public Money, Value for Money).Proven expertise in fixed asset accounting, capitalisation, project accounting, and R2R processes.Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel and data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI, QlikView).Desirable:Experience in the broader energy or related sectors.Familiarity with regulatory reporting to DESNZ, OFGEM or HM Treasury, including experience of RAB models.Understanding of investment appraisal and cost-benefit analysis.This role is ideal for a proactive, strategic thinker with a solid foundation in financial principles and a background in technical accounting or audit. You’ll bring together financial expertise and commercial awareness to help shape the future of clean energy in the UK.Why Join Us?At Sizewell C, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion to drive innovation and success.Our values guide everything we do:Respect – for people, rules and the environmentPositivity – challenging poor performance constructivelyHumility – openness to ideas and collaborationSolidarity - wording as one teamClarity – clear and consistent communicationCompetitive Salary and BenefitsWe’re dedicated to offering flexible benefits that support our people across all aspects of their lives and we’re delighted to offer a range of benefits to support our employees’ physical, emotional and financial wellbeing. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a market-leading company pension scheme, paid holidays and a range of flexible benefits, such as: a company incentive bonus plan, health cover, cycle to work scheme, discounts and employee pricing.Please let us know if you’d like to discuss flexible working arrangements by highlighting this on your application. Sizewell C Limited (Sizewell C) is nuclear site licensed company whose business is to design, finance, construct, commission, operate, maintain, and eventually decommission the nuclear power plant and related infrastructure at Sizewell C in Suffolk. Sizewell C was formerly under the majority ownership of the EDF Group but is currently majority owned by HM Government and operates as an independent company. EDF remains a key shareholder in Sizewell C and the business therefore maintains close links to EDF as a part of its ‘nuclear family’. As a Sizewell C employee, you may wonder why you are contacted by colleagues with an EDF email, or see the EDF logo on portals that you access and/or documentation you receive; this is because we have partnered with EDF for the provision of a number of support services whilst we complete a successful transition out of the EDF group.
Additional Information
Join the team at Sizewell C. The power of good for Britain.It’s not every day you get the opportunity to shape the working culture of what will be one of Europe’s largest construction projects, while also helping Britain to reach its target of Net Zero emissions by 2050. That’s one of the reasons Sizewell C will be unlike anything you’ve ever experienced before, and you’ll need to be an exceptional professional to reach the high standards this critical infrastructure project demands. The UK is experiencing a nuclear renaissance and Sizewell C – along with its sister project at Hinkley Point C in Somerset – is powering the change. We’re ramping up at pace as we look ahead to the Financial Investment Decision in early 2025, and the start of construction soon after. With government fully on board and public opinion shifting significantly in favour of nuclear, there’s never been a better time to join our project.By submitting an application to this role, you acknowledge that you have read and understood Sizewell C’s employee privacy policy and EDF's employee privacy policy. Just to let you know, EDF will be processing and sharing information about your application on behalf of Sizewell C.
Sizewell C – The Power of Good for BritainLocation: London, (hybrid working arrangements) office 2-3 days per weekEmployment Type: Permanent, Full-TimeSalary: Competitive salary, plus 5% bonus, 28 days holiday, market leading pension (7.5% employee contribution and company contribution of 15%) and other benefits. Closing Date: Monday 30th June 2025Join the Finance Function at Sizewell C and play a key role in supporting the delivery of one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects — the construction of a new nuclear power station. This newly established Reporting Accountant position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-profile, complex programme, working closely with the SZC IFRS Lead and the Financial Control Leadership Team.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the preparation of monthly management accounts and annual statutory financial statements.Support internal and external audit queries relating to financial reporting.Provide technical accounting expertise, ensuring alignment with audit standards.Prepare timely and accurate fixed asset reporting for internal and external stakeholders, including government and regulators.Support the design, maintenance and control of the fixed asset register, ensuring accuracy, timely capitalisation, and compliance with IFRS (e.g., IAS 16, IAS 36, IAS 23).Uphold strong internal controls and assurance processes around asset accounting in line with Managing Public Money requirements.Contribute to the development and maintenance of policies, procedures, and control improvements to enhance the quality and efficiency of financial reportingCollaborate with the Regulatory experts to ensure compliance with the Regulated Asset Base (RAB) model.Collaborate across Finance teams under the CFO and with the wider SZC project team.Knowledge, Skills & BehavioursTo succeed in this role, you will:Be collaborative, adaptable, entrepreneurial, accountable, innovative, and decisive.Demonstrate strong technical knowledge of IFRS and a passion for research and application in a project environment.Work independently, identifying key issues and seeking out necessary resources.Show strong project management skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous improvement.Uphold integrity, confidentiality, and a strong commitment to health, safety, wellbeing, and sustainability.Possess excellent numerical and analytical skillsQualifications & ExperienceEssential:Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).Strong understanding and practical experience with IFRS.Experience in regulated infrastructure or energy sectorsKnowledge of public sector finance principles (e.g. Managing Public Money, Value for Money).Proven expertise in fixed asset accounting, capitalisation, project accounting, and R2R processes.Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel and data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI, QlikView).Desirable:Experience in the broader energy or related sectors.Familiarity with regulatory reporting to DESNZ, OFGEM or HM Treasury, including experience of RAB models.Understanding of investment appraisal and cost-benefit analysis.This role is ideal for a proactive, strategic thinker with a solid foundation in financial principles and a background in technical accounting or audit. You’ll bring together financial expertise and commercial awareness to help shape the future of clean energy in the UK.Why Join Us?At Sizewell C, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion to drive innovation and success.Our values guide everything we do:Respect – for people, rules and the environmentPositivity – challenging poor performance constructivelyHumility – openness to ideas and collaborationSolidarity - wording as one teamClarity – clear and consistent communicationCompetitive Salary and BenefitsWe’re dedicated to offering flexible benefits that support our people across all aspects of their lives and we’re delighted to offer a range of benefits to support our employees’ physical, emotional and financial wellbeing. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a market-leading company pension scheme, paid holidays and a range of flexible benefits, such as: a company incentive bonus plan, health cover, cycle to work scheme, discounts and employee pricing.Please let us know if you’d like to discuss flexible working arrangements by highlighting this on your application. Sizewell C Limited (Sizewell C) is nuclear site licensed company whose business is to design, finance, construct, commission, operate, maintain, and eventually decommission the nuclear power plant and related infrastructure at Sizewell C in Suffolk. Sizewell C was formerly under the majority ownership of the EDF Group but is currently majority owned by HM Government and operates as an independent company. EDF remains a key shareholder in Sizewell C and the business therefore maintains close links to EDF as a part of its ‘nuclear family’. As a Sizewell C employee, you may wonder why you are contacted by colleagues with an EDF email, or see the EDF logo on portals that you access and/or documentation you receive; this is because we have partnered with EDF for the provision of a number of support services whilst we complete a successful transition out of the EDF group.
Additional Information
Join the team at Sizewell C. The power of good for Britain.It’s not every day you get the opportunity to shape the working culture of what will be one of Europe’s largest construction projects, while also helping Britain to reach its target of Net Zero emissions by 2050. That’s one of the reasons Sizewell C will be unlike anything you’ve ever experienced before, and you’ll need to be an exceptional professional to reach the high standards this critical infrastructure project demands. The UK is experiencing a nuclear renaissance and Sizewell C – along with its sister project at Hinkley Point C in Somerset – is powering the change. We’re ramping up at pace as we look ahead to the Financial Investment Decision in early 2025, and the start of construction soon after. With government fully on board and public opinion shifting significantly in favour of nuclear, there’s never been a better time to join our project.By submitting an application to this role, you acknowledge that you have read and understood Sizewell C’s employee privacy policy and EDF's employee privacy policy. Just to let you know, EDF will be processing and sharing information about your application on behalf of Sizewell C.