Job Description

General information

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Legal company

Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for its innovative, digital and value added solutions for the global nuclear fleet. With worldwide expertise and a proven track record for reliability and performance, the company designs, services and installs components, fuel, and instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants. Its more than 20 000 employees work every day to help Framatome's customers supply ever cleaner, safer and more economical low-carbon energy. Visit us at www.framatome.com, and follow us on Twitter: @Framatome_ and LinkedIn: Framatome.


Framatome is owned by the EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI - 19.5%).
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Reference number

2025-23517
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Publication date

9/15/2025

Job details

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Category

F - FINANCE - F1 - Financial management

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Job Opening Title

Heaf of Accounting

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Job type

Non fixed term

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BU description

Framatome is a global leader in nuclear energy, recognised for delivering innovative, value-added technologies that design, build, maintain, and advance the world's nuclear fleet. With 20,000 employees in over 70 locations worldwide, we provide components, fuel, and control systems for nuclear power plants, along with a full suite of reactor services -- all focused on improving safety, performance, and sustainability.

Backed by EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (19.5%), we're driving the future of clean energy. Here in the UK, our team is already 400 strong -- and growing. As we expand our service offerings across the UK nuclear industry, we're aiming to reach 500 dedicated professionals in 2025.

Now's your chance to join a company that's shaping the energy transition -- where your expertise will matter, your growth will be supported, and your work will help power generations to come.

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Job description

Overall responsibility for Balance sheet control and reconciliation.


The Head of Accounting will be responsible for ensuring statutory compliance and overall efficiency within our accounting processes and procedures. Managing the accounting and payroll teams directly to ensure compliance on all areas and delivery of an effective accounting function.


Overall ownership and control of the following areas;

Accounts receivable (Including ensuring effective credit control) Accounts Payable (Ensuring on time payments to suppliers) Treasury (cash management and forecasting) All balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis Monthly reporting on Key KPI's within the accounting function Tax compliance & Optimisation (VAT, CIS, Payroll, STBV etc, R&D Tax credits) Statutory Audit management and Corp tax (including R&D submission) Payroll processing and reconciliations Pension Compliance Management of Accounting and payroll teams
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Profile

Requirements:

Chartered accountant A background in business services / accounting teams Experience operating in a complex business with separate business units and overseas group companies.

Key attributes for this role:

Attention to detail Strong communication skills Extensive people management experience Pragmatic thinker, good at problem solving Good at developing staff and on the job training Good at progressing many topics at once with control

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Benefits

25 days annual leave per year rising by 1 day for every 2 years worked (max 30 days) + Bank Holidays 8% employer pension contribution with employee 1% contribution (salary sacrifice) Individual and family private health care Dental insurance for employees Cashplan - Level 2 cover Life assurance (4x salary) Employee assistance programme (EAP) Income Protection Professional Body Membership Tusker Electric car scheme (salary sacrifice) Cycle to Work scheme (salary sacrifice) Babbel - learn a new language Generous family leave - Maternity and paternity 6 months full pay and 6 months half pay

Job location

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Job location

United Kingdom, Bristol

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Job location (site)

Avonmouth

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Travel

25%

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Job family

Standard

Applicant criteria

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Minimum level of education required

Bachelor

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Minimum level of experience required

Experienced

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Employment level

Non cadre

Extra informations

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Background checking required ?

Non