Internal Vacancies

The salary range for this position is £43,902 to £47,995 (Grade 4C).

If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact Paul Bleakley.

Please be aware that all new appointments will be made in-line with the PLC ‘New’ terms & conditions. Therefore, if you are not already on PLC ‘New’ terms & conditions and you are selected and accept this role, there will be changes made to your contractual terms. The terms and conditions of the role will be made clear in the offer letter. 

If you have any queries about the impact of applying for this role on your terms & conditions, pay, pension or benefits, please contact the HR Support Team.

Job Description for Accountant:

There’s never been a more exciting time to be part of the nuclear sector. New opportunities are being created all the time. At UKNNL, you’ll be in the ideal place to capitalise on this momentum, face new challenges and develop a long, successful and meaningful career. 

We’re an organisation that’s here to experiment and push the limits of what’s possible. So, if you’re keen to excel in your chosen field, this is the place to do it. Because at UKNNL, anything is possible.

As a functional advisor the Accountant is a key member of the finance team who provides financial services and support to a range of budget holders. Key responsibilities will include maintaining accounting records in line with NNL policy, supporting forecasting and budgeting, month end duties and regular review and reporting. The Accountant reports directly into and deputises for the Senior Accountant.

Main Responsibilities for Accountant:

• Accounting lead across a range of cost / profit centres providing key financial support to budget holders through regular communication and attendance at team meetings. 
• Support the development of quick, accurate and accessible management information for all key stakeholders with a range of daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly reports. This will include the reporting of both financial and non-financial key performance indicators.
• Support the ongoing forecasting and budgeting process within the company. This will include attendance of project / cost centre reviews, supporting micro level forecasting and the macro consolidation to work stream and ultimately company level.
• Cost control and governance – to ensure that all costs are managed and controlled in line with NNL’s internal control policies and procedures.
• Maintaining accurate Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet accounting records for the supported area covering revenue, costs, assets and liabilities. Close liaison with senior management (Account Director / Head of Capability / Head of Function) is required.
• Regular reporting to external stakeholders (customers / government / bank).
• Assistance in the development and implementation of processes, controls and changes to the ERP system.
• Financial education of non-financial stakeholders. 
• Build strong relationships with all key stakeholders.

Essential Criteria for Accountant:

• Part Qualified Level or above.
• Very strong excel skills and ability to work with large quantities of data essential.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships within the finance team and across the business.
• Strong communicator, able to elicit information from stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to obtain SC level security clearance (this includes but is not limited to identity, employment, financial and criminal record checks plus 5 years’ worth of UK residency).
  

Desirable Criteria for accountant:

• Experience of providing financial support to operational managers. 
• Analytical mind with the ability to translate detailed and complex information into concise and coherent management information.
• Must be diligent and use own initiative to resolve issues.
• Knowledge of major Finance ERP systems (Business World would be a bonus).
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Good knowledge of other MS Office packages Word and PowerPoint.