Reporting Management Accountant

SP Electricity North West manages and invests in the power network that supplies electricity to the 2.4m homes and businesses across the North West. Our 2,400 colleagues manage the 13,000km of overhead lines, 44,000km of underground cables and thousands of electricity substations to keep power flowing and supporting green growth. We’re one of six distribution network operators in the UK and are regulated by Ofgem.

We’re proud that in December 2024 we were named Utility of the Year by Utility Week magazine who said we punched above our weight and used innovation to solve some of the industry’s most difficult challenges. Come and be part of our team and make a difference.

Now part of the Iberdrola and Scottish Power group, we’re collectively building smarter, greener electricity networks that will get Britain growing by investing in a better future, quicker.

This role provides key support in managing finance reports within the Tagetik system, including developing, improving, and maintaining reporting outputs. It plays a central part in coordinating and submitting reports into Group Finance, ensuring accuracy through the review and maintenance of core internal checks. The role also includes responsibility for managing and reviewing the CEO cost centre each period as part of the month‑end process.

The successful candidate must, at the start of employment have permission to work in the UK without sponsorship.

For this role there is opportunity for agile working following completion of your probationary period.

We welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who meet the following criteria:

• Fully/Part‑qualified accountant - newly qualified or part qualified, preferably with experience constructing and maintaining financial reports.
• Analytical capability - interpreting variances, identifying underlying trends, and reconciling data within finance systems.
• Process management experience - devising, improving and assuring reporting processes, with a proven record of delivering process improvements.
• Reporting improvement delivery - delivering enhancements to reporting outputs and processes to required deadlines.
• Advanced Excel proficiency - high‑level use of formulas, data manipulation and analysis tools.
• Tagetik and SAP experience

We value your expertise and in return, you’ll receive:

• An annual bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave increasing with length of service
• Private Healthcare
• Salary sacrifice EV car scheme
• An employee rewards portal offering discounts on several well-known brands
• A market-leading contributory pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Opportunity for professional development through our L&D function.

We’re proud to foster a workplace where everyone can thrive. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that embracing our differences makes us stronger.

Any offer made will remain conditional until pre-employment checks are complete to a level deemed satisfactory by SP Electricity North West. Due to the of this role, the following pre-employment checks will be required; references from previous employers and Barring Service (DBS), Financial checks, and a Drug & Alcohol test.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

We don't accept speculative CVs from agencies. Any received we will assert ownership of the candidate and no fee will be payable