OPEX Accountant
Role Overview
The Opex Finance Specialist is responsible for ensuring accurate accounting records and the timely delivery of month-end, half-year, and year-end reporting activities within the General Accounting Opex team.
Through ownership of key accounting processes and controls, the role delivers reliable financial information that supports business decision-making, financial governance, and external reporting requirements.
The role also supports colleagues and drives continuous improvement to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of finance operations.
Key Skills for This Role
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Experience
- Proven experience supporting and delivering month-end close activities within a financial accounting environment. Experience reviewing accounting entries, reconciliations, and financial outputs to ensure accuracy and completeness. Experience working within a controlled financial environment and applying accounting policies and governance requirements. Demonstrable track record of identifying and implementing process improvements that enhance efficiency, control, and reporting quality. Experience collaborating with both finance and non-finance stakeholders to resolve issues and improve business outcomes. Experience in master data (e.g. cost centre, GL) management and reviewing and implementing change (preferred) Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Experience of working with SAP S/4HANA. Experience of Blackline or similar financial control and reconciliation tools. Experience of real estate accounting and lease management systems. Advanced Excel and data analysis skills. What we can offer you: Salary £50,000 - £60,000 dependant on experience Market-leading double-match pension (for every £1 you add, we add £2) Annual performance bonus 26 days holiday plus 8 statutory days and option to buy 5 additional days 10x salary life assurance and income protection Flexible opt-in salary sacrifice benefits including private healthcare, car, dental, and technology schemes Family-friendly policies, wellbeing support, and professional development opportunities Inclusive recruitment: We're building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve, championing diversity, and creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued for their unique contribution. We support reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond. National Gas is a Disability Confident employer and signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. #LI-PT1 #LI-Hybrid Further information: Advert close: 27th October 2026 Interviews: w/c 9th November 2026
Preferred Qualifications
- Proven experience supporting and delivering month-end close activities within a financial accounting environment. Experience reviewing accounting entries, reconciliations, and financial outputs to ensure accuracy and completeness. Experience working within a controlled financial environment and applying accounting policies and governance requirements. Demonstrable track record of identifying and implementing process improvements that enhance efficiency, control, and reporting quality. Experience collaborating with both finance and non-finance stakeholders to resolve issues and improve business outcomes. Experience in master data (e.g. cost centre, GL) management and reviewing and implementing change (preferred) Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Experience of working with SAP S/4HANA. Experience of Blackline or similar financial control and reconciliation tools. Experience of real estate accounting and lease management systems. Advanced Excel and data analysis skills. What we can offer you: Salary £50,000 - £60,000 dependant on experience Market-leading double-match pension (for every £1 you add, we add £2) Annual performance bonus 26 days holiday plus 8 statutory days and option to buy 5 additional days 10x salary life assurance and income protection Flexible opt-in salary sacrifice benefits including private healthcare, car, dental, and technology schemes Family-friendly policies, wellbeing support, and professional development opportunities Inclusive recruitment: We're building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve, championing diversity, and creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued for their unique contribution. We support reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond. National Gas is a Disability Confident employer and signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. #LI-PT1 #LI-Hybrid Further information: Advert close: 27th October 2026 Interviews: w/c 9th November 2026
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