Job Description

We're champions of the North West and we're proud that it's our electricity network that connects communities and helps keep the electricity flowing every minute of every day, from when you wake up to when you fall asleep and all the hours in between.
A key part of the UK's journey to net zero carbon is the revolution of our electricity industry to enable clean, green economic growth. As the North West's electricity network operator, it's our responsibility to lead the way, help the region decarbonise and pave the way for the growth of renewable energy and a sustainable energy future for all.
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.
Together we have the energy to transform our communities. We are switched on. We are adaptable. We take pride.
Our Finance team has a fantastic opportunity for a Finance Administrator to join them in Salford.
Our role
Provide accounting support to the Management Accounts function to ensure the preparation of accurate and robust financial reports for the Electricity North West Group
Delivering excellent transactional management accounting and standardised reporting to the Electricity North West business.
Support the financial control structure of the Group.
Key Responsibilities

• Posting of the business journals & reconciliations into SAP/Corporate reporting system during the month end Provide support for the regulatory reporting process, where necessary.
• Preparation of monthly control account reconciliations Accountable for ensuring technical accounting knowledge is kept up to date and all new accounting standards and legislation have been assessed and implemented to ensure external reporting that is compliant and to the highest possible quality.
• Provide support for the purchase requisition creation and Goods Receipting for the Finance directorate
• Provide support for the overall group finance function on an ad-hoc basis.
• Preparation of monthly control accounts for the Group.
• Undertake ad-hoc investigation into areas of uncertainty or concern.

Who we're looking for

• Experience in an established finance function
• Experience of the financial month and year end process,
• Ability to follow established processes and seek to develop and improve these where appropriate
• Excellent attention to detail (Essential)
• Ability to communicate effectively with all members of the organisation (Essential)
• Self-starter with excellent organisational skills (Essential)
• Demonstrate a flexible approach and adaptability in terms of dealing with task and associated deadlines (Essential)
• Strong analytical skills - ability to understand and explain variances, underlying trends (Desirable)
• Experience of a large organisation preferably in a regulated environment (Desirable)
• SAP experience (Desirable)

What we're offering
As a vital team member and in return for your expertise, inclusive approach and commitment, we'll provide a favourable salary and the chance to join a passionate and welcoming team. We are committed to ensuring our people are supported and are proud of our reward and benefits offer, which includes:

• An annual bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave increasing with length of service
• Private Health Care
• 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.

Our people are important to us and we're passionate about creating a great place to work where we can all be ourselves, reach our full potential and build long lasting careers. We're striving to increase diversity of thought and talent in our people and to recruit highly skilled workforce that's representative of the communities we serve. For us, embracing our differences is what makes us stronger.
Should you require any additional support with your application, or any adjustments please contact our Recruitment team at or on 0845 366 0092 (option 2)
Any offer made will remain conditional until pre-employment checks are complete to a level deemed satisfactory by Electricity North West. Due to the of this role, the following pre-employment checks will be required; references from previous employers, a Medical Appointment, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)BS7858 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