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To be responsible for the preparation of the annual Statutory Accounts, Regulatory Accounts, and other external reporting matters required by legislation, listing rules, licences and external regulatory bodies. Also responsible in assisting with the financial close process, ensuring that high quality, timely and consistent reporting is produced.
- Be responsible for the preparation of the annual Statutory Accounts, Regulatory Accounts, and other external reporting matters required by legislation, listing rules, licences and external regulatory bodies.
- Implement new accounting standards, maintaining accounting policies and providing expert accounting advice to all parts of the business to ensure compliance and maximum value for National Grid.
- Support the timely completion of annual tax packs, liaising with the Tax department regarding completion of tax computations and ensuring the correct treatment of all accounts items.
- Be responsible for the management of the Fixed Asset Register and financial close process.
- Provide cash flow forecasting, emergency payment and clearing of payment files.
- Undertake critical balance sheet reconciliations including control accounts, fixed assets and bank accounts as well as performing intercompany reconciliations.
- Lead the high quality documentation of end to end processes and controls to meet regulatory compliance requirements.
- Contribute to and proactively support the implementation of accounting policy or system changes, highlighting potential risks or opportunities to ensure service standards are not negatively impacted.
Qualifications
- Qualified Accountant
- Financial Accountant
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About natgridProd
As the Electricity System Operator (ESO) for Great Britain, we sit at the heart of the nation’s energy system, running electricity networks safely and efficiently, minute by minute, hour by hour, 365 days a year.
It’s our job to make sure there is enough electricity when people need it – we are the people who make sure the lights stay on, the kettle boils and your phone charger works, whether there’s demand from one person or one million.
What you'll do
- The Investment Accountant is responsible for preparing annual Statutory and Regulatory Accounts, ensuring compliance with legislation and external reporting requirements. They will also manage the financial close process and provide expert accounting advice across the business.
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