Financial Planning & Analysis Assistant Accountant

Are you a recently qualified or nearly qualified accountant, eager to launch or advance your career in a dynamic and industry-leading organisation? UK Power Networks, the UK''s largest electricity distribution network, is looking for a passionate Financial Planning & Analysis Assistant Accountant to join our finance team in Crawley.

Imagine working in a company recognised as a Top 25 Best Big Company to Work For and proud holder of Investors in People Platinum status-an accolade achieved by only 5% of companies worldwide. At UK Power Networks, you''ll find not only career stability but also a strong commitment to personal and professional development. We play a pivotal role in the UK''s drive toward net zero carbon emissions by 2050, connecting renewable energy and supporting the growth of low carbon technologies across London, the East, and South East of England. With over 6,000 employees and more than 8.5 million customers, our mission is to deliver electricity safely, reliably, efficiently and sustainably.

As a Financial Planning & Analysis Assistant Accountant, you will report to the Financial Planning & Analysis Manager and support the preparation and reporting of the Annual Budget and quarterly forecast. This is a permanent role based in Crawley, offering a competitive salary of -45,000 and a 7.5% bonus, alongside flexible working: after your probationary period, you''ll enjoy a blended schedule of three days in the office and two days remote.

Your role will be integral to our finance team''s success. You will help consolidate budget information and schedules, ensuring the integrity of financial models and outputs. Your expertise will support in-year financial forecasts, analysing profit and loss, cash flow, balance sheet, net debt and financial ratios. You''ll contribute to the analysis of budget and forecast data, investigate variances, resolve queries with stakeholders, and prepare materials for Executive Management and the Board. In addition, you will maintain the SAP Budget system and manage budget change controls within the wider finance team.

You''ll also assist the Financial Reporting Team in producing monthly performance packs, Board papers, and insightful, accurate reports of financial performance. Your responsibilities will include maintaining monthly reporting files, supporting month-end processes-such as journal postings and reconciliations in SAP-and participating in the preparation and external audit of statutory financial statements.

If you''re highly numerate, educated to degree level (or equivalent), with knowledge of financial statements and double entry bookkeeping, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, then this is your opportunity. Experience with financial planning, reporting, and financial models is desirable. Join us at UK Power Networks-apply today and energise your future with a company committed to excellence and innovation. Click apply to be directed to our careers page to view the full job description.

Close Date: 26/09/2025.