Senior Technical Accounting Manager

At National Grid, we keep people connected and society moving. But it’s so much more than that. National Grid supplies us with the environment to make it happen. As we generate momentum in the energy transition for all, we don’t plan on leaving any of our customers in the dark. So, join us as a Senior Technical Accounting Manager, and find your superpower.

Reporting directly into the Head of Group External Reporting, the role will provide expert technical accounting advice for large and complex internal and external transactions, draft technical accounting papers and work through the resolution of papers with external auditors. The role will also lead projects to implement new accounting standards, develop new or amend existing group accounting policies and communicate those changes to empower accounting teams across the Group. This project aspect of the role will need strong project management skills and effective communication skills to work with cross-functional teams across National Grid.

The role will also work on the production of National Grid plc’s half year results statement and full year Annual Report and Accounts (ARA) and 20F, preparing and reviewing disclosures and supporting Sox documentation and control evidence.

This role is based out of our Strand office, and we’d hope to see you at least 2/3 days per week but you’re welcome to be in the office more often if that would work best for you. We’re happy to discuss any additional flexibility in working patterns or requirements that you feel could help to make this job work for you.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide IFRS technical accounting guidance and solutions for the accounting and reporting issues encountered on a day-to-day basis across the Group.
• Partnering with our Business Units to provide technical accounting advice and support.
• Leading complex accounting projects including co-ordination with BU finance teams, and other functional areas to align on project objectives, timeline and deliverables
• Draft technical accounting papers for review by our external auditors, obtaining timely sign-off on the proposed conclusions in order to establish the accounting principles to be applied by local accounting teams in line with Group policy, supporting teams to understand the agreed accounting conclusions and working with them to implement on an operational basis.
• Provide support in ensuring group accounting policies, as disclosed in Annual Report and Accounts, are up to date with changes and guidance shared with the businesses and external stakeholders.
• Partner with our Business Units in cross-functional working groups (including Legal, Co-Sec, Tax, Treasury, M&A and other businesses as applicable) to provide accounting advice and solutions for internal and external transactions, for example re-organisations or acquisitions and disposals.
• Build relationships with external auditors and the internal business to make sure their requirements are understood and implemented within the team.
• Develop external and internal relationships to learn, adapt and implement best practice developments in technical accounting and reporting to support professional development of self and others, and for the benefit of National Grid.
• Ensure the wider finance community at National Grid is kept abreast of technical developments through the running of technical seminars, updates and presentations as required.
• Produce disclosures and operate key SOX controls for the half year results statement and year-end annual report and accounts.
• Liaise with the external auditors on requested deliverables and on issues arising during the statutory reporting process.

What You’ll Have:

• Experienced qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with substantial post-qualification experience, ideally working with FTSE listed businesses.
• Deep IFRS technical expertise and prior practical experience of implementing new accounting standards including project management skills and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams to drive projects forward.
• Working knowledge of financial instrument accounting under IFRS 9.
• Experienced in M&A transactions and related accounting under IFRS 3 and IFRS 5.
• Ability to take ownership of tasks, with a strong drive for results.
• Highly proficient communicator with strong written skills. Self-motivated, proactive with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to build solid business relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At National Grid, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for everyone. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience or qualifications don’t match the job description exactly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right person for our growing business in this role or another one.

What You’ll Get:

A competitive salary – depending on experience.

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance with on target being 20% (with a maximum of 40%) and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.

More Information:

This role closes on 18 September 2025 at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.

At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.

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