Finance Graduate

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We have ambitious net zero targets, and our business is growing to help us achieve our strategy. We're looking for graduates who can bring fresh ideas, new skills and creative thinking, to deliver innovative solutions to help us reach net zero. This is an exciting time to join SSE, you have the power to make a change and help us build a better, more sustainable world of energy for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.

Our Trainee Accountant programme lasts for three years and combines academic study with work based experience. You will have the opportunity to study towards the globally recognised ICAS Accountancy qualification while working across the Finance areas of the SSE businesses.

Studying for the ICAS qualification requires block periods of study at an ICAS training centre followed by exams for each module. Periods of study usually range between six to twelve weeks per year of the training contract. When not studying, you will spend the balance of your time on a variety of placements which can include working in the Finance Departments of any of the SSE businesses or within the central Finance functions including Group Finance, Internal Audit and Treasury. During these placements you will be working alongside experienced SSE staff.

This training set up will offer a unique opportunity to work with and gain experience in financial accounting, management accounting, internal audit and business decision making over the three year period.

When you reach the third year of the programme you will be expected to have completed the ICAS exam programme and enhanced your knowledge and development through your varying SSE work placements in order to complete your ICAS competency logbook and achieve your Chartered Accountancy qualification. On completion of the training programme you will be offered a permanent position with the SSE plc Finance team.