Financial Reporting Specialist

Cadent Gas Ltd; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading energy provider in the UK is seeking a Financial Reporting Specialist. This role involves driving robust financial reporting processes and ensuring compliance with internal standards. As part of the Finance team, you will lead monthly balance sheet reviews, manage external audits, and contribute to consolidated reporting. Candidates should be qualified accountants with strong technical knowledge and excellent communication skills. The position offers a hybrid working model and several benefits, including a pension scheme and annual bonuses.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Pension Scheme double matched up to 18% of salary

25 days holiday plus statutory days

Extra day off for special moments

Career development with funded learning options

Flexible working options

Generous family policies and flexible benefits

Retail discounts and gym access

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with proactive problem-solving approach.
• Experience in monthly balance sheet review and external audits.
• Skills in technical reporting and governance compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly balance sheet review focusing on key risk areas.
• Manage the external audit process and resolve queries.
• Assist with monthly Group reporting and consolidation operations.
• Document processes and controls for compliance.

Skills

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Strong knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP

Experience in risk and internal control frameworks

Ability to communicate complex technical matters clearly

Skilled in planning, organisation, and report writing

Prior exposure to consolidation systems and/or SAP/BPC

Experience in financial reporting and close process management

Job description

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Location: Hybrid between Head Office (CV7 9JU) & Home

Advertised Salary: £48,747-£57,348 depending on skills & experience

Job Function: Finance

Working Hours: 37

Location Type: Hybrid

Contract Type: Fixed term contract

Posting End Date: 12/1/26

Hybrid working between Cadent Head Office near Coventry (CV7 9JU) & Home –typically 1-2 days per week in office

Driving robust financial reporting

We have an exciting opportunity for aFinancial Reporting Specialist to join our Finance team on a 15-month fixed term contact. Reporting to the Financial Reporting Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring our balance sheet reporting processes are robust, accurate, and compliant, while supporting key decisions across the business.

This is a specialist role that offers challenge, development, and the chance to work closely with teams across Finance and external stakeholders.

Why you'll love this role

This is a finance role that combines technical expertise, collaboration, and the opportunity to influence financial control and reporting standards.

• Balance Sheet Leadership – Lead the monthly balance sheet review process, focusing on key risk areas such as fixed assets, working capital, and treasury balances.
• Audit Management – Manage the balance sheet external audit process, resolving queries and ensuring compliance.
• Consolidated Reporting – Assist with monthly Group reporting, close cycles, and consolidation system operations.
• Governance & Compliance – Document end-to-end processes and controls, ensuring adherence to statutory and internal frameworks.
• Technical Expertise – Maintain accounting policies and provide expert advice across the business.
• Continuous Improvement – Support change initiatives and contribute to building a highly motivated, customer-focused Finance team.

What You’ll Bring

You’re a qualified accountant with strong technical knowledge and a proactive approach to problem‑solving.

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP
• Experience in risk and internal control frameworks
• Ability to communicate complex technical matters clearly
• Skilled in planning, organisation, and report writing
• Prior exposure to consolidation systems and/or SAP/BPC
• Experience in financial reporting and close process management

Looking to apply your technical expertise in a dynamic environment? Become a Financial Reporting Specialist and help shape the future of financial governance.

At Cadent, we’re thrilled to be part of the future of UK energy!

We have a clear roadmap to drive our performance to the forefront of our industry and support the UK government in achieving its net zero targets by 2050.

We’re making a difference through innovation and new ways of working. Together, we’re shaping a cleaner, greener future for our 11 million customers, whom we put at the heart of everything we do.

What’s In It for You

Here at Cadent, we recognise that our people are truly unsung heroes. Quietly confident, delivering every day - that’s why we’re committed to supporting our people to get the best out of themselves. For this role, we offer:

• Annual bonus
• Pension Scheme double matched up to a total of 18% of salary
• 25 days holiday, plus statutory days, and an option to buy more
• An extra day off each year to celebrate life’s special moments
• Career development with funded learning options
• Flexible working and strong ED&I commitments
• Generous family policies and flexible benefits
• Retail discounts, gym access, and more

We support a healthy work‑life balance and are open to flexible working options.

Diversity and Inclusion

Don’t meet every requirement? No problem! If you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification mentioned, we would still love for you to submit your application – you may just be the right person for this role or other opportunities at Cadent.

We value diversity and are committed to being an equitable employer. Our employee communities – Women in Cadent, Pride at Work (LGBTQ+), Embrace (ethnicity and religion), Thrive! (disability), the Cadent Military Community, the Grief Awareness Community, and the Men's Engagement Network (M.E.N) – can’t wait to welcome you!

What’s next?

To be considered for this role, please submit your application with an up-to-date CV and our Talent Acquisition team will get in touch soon. To learn more about Cadent, visit our website at Home - Cadent Gas Ltd

Be part of something big. Help shape the future of gas for generations to come.