Financial Reporting Support

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Cadent Gas Limited
Delivers gas across the UK, maintaining and upgrading gas infrastructure for a sustainable future.
Support financial reporting, compliance and audit processes across Cadent
10 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Coventry, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
6,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Gas Distribution
Infrastructure Services
Engineering
Project Management
Design
Technical Services
Sector Specialisms
Gas Distribution
Energy
Infrastructure
Utilities
Residential
Commercial
Emergency Services
Hydrogen Energy
Role
What you would be doing
accounting policies
statutory reporting
process documentation
balance sheet
audit support
team coaching

You’ll work closely with internal specialist teams (Pensions, Tax, Controls) and external stakeholders (Auditors) to support statutory reporting, provide technical accounting advice, and contribute to the delivery of high-quality financial outputs.

  • Technical Advice – Maintain accounting policies and manuals, and provide expert guidance across the Finance team.
  • Statutory Reporting – Prepare management accounts and support quarterly, half-yearly, and annual reporting cycles.
  • Process Documentation – Support the documentation of end-to-end processes and controls to maintain governance standards.
  • Team Collaboration – Coach and support colleagues, contribute to team learning, and help build a customer-focused finance function.
  • Balance Sheet Oversight – Provide monthly analysis, support review meetings, and ensure reconciliations meet audit standards.
  • Audit Support – Liaise with auditors to resolve queries and ensure smooth delivery of audit requirements.
What you bring
sap
bpc
afo
aca
ifrs
uk gaap

You’re a detail-oriented and collaborative finance professional with a strong technical foundation and a proactive mindset.

  • Knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP, with the ability to apply principles in complex situations
  • Effective planning and organisational skills
  • Strong reporting and analytical skills
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
  • Working knowledge of stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration
  • Experience with governance, risk, and internal control frameworks
  • Skilled in SAP, BPC, and AFO systems
  • Part-qualified accountant actively studying with a UK-recognised body (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
Benefits

We’re offering a 6-month secondment opportunity for a Financial Reporting Support role based at Ansty Business Park. Reporting to the Financial Reporting Specialist, you’ll play a key role in ensuring financial reporting processes are fit for purpose, consistent, and well-controlled.

Training + Development
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Company
Overview
130,000 kilometers
Gas Pipelines Network
Manages an extensive network of gas pipelines across the UK, ensuring reliable energy distribution.
11 million customers
Households Served
Provides essential gas distribution services to over 11 million households across the UK.
  • Founded to manage the UK's gas distribution network, Cadent Gas plays a key role in the delivery of energy across the country.
  • With a focus on the future, Cadent is investing heavily in the development of low-carbon and renewable gas technologies.
  • Major projects include upgrading infrastructure for hydrogen gas, building new pipelines for energy-efficient solutions, and ensuring the safety and reliability of the UK's gas network.
  • Cadent Gas is known for its commitment to improving the gas distribution network's efficiency, leveraging cutting-edge technology for sustainable energy delivery.
  • The company’s work is pivotal in supporting the UK’s shift towards a net-zero future while ensuring continued energy security.
Culture + Values
  • Community: We’re one business, focused on the needs of the communities we serve.
  • Commitment: We're dedicated to deliver on our promises, keeping focused on safety and doing the right thing.
  • Curiosity: We explore and embrace new ways of thinking and working to meet the needs of our customers.
  • Courage: We challenge ourselves to shape the future and do things better.
  • Working together
  • Taking responsibility
  • Driving performance
  • Shaping the future
Environment + Sustainability
2050 Net Zero Target
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by the year 2050.
30% Methane Reduction
Pipe Network Upgrades
Upgraded pipe network reduces methane emissions by over 30% before 2030.
206 Tonnes CO₂e Saved
EV Fleet Expansion
Five-fold expansion of the EV fleet since 2022, saving over 206 tonnes of CO₂e annually.
38% Fuel Cost Reduction
Biomethane Trucks
Nine biomethane trucks introduced, reducing fuel costs by 38% compared to diesel.
  • Current support for hydrogen blending and future hydrogen conversion to decarbonise network
  • 488 EV commercial vehicles deployed, scaling towards zero-emission fleet of ~950 EVs by 2026
  • 47,190 tonnes CO₂e saved in 2023 through enhanced gas leakage management
  • Only 2.4% of spoil from excavations sent to landfill in 2023
  • All three core offices consolidated into a 94,000 m² flagship site in Coventry with BREEAM 'Excellent', solar panels generating 194 MWh/year, and ~30 t CO₂ savings from brise-soleil design
  • Route to Net Zero Standard certification and GRESB score 100/100 in 2023
  • Five electric vans and five hydrogen response vehicles in London network, aiming for 1,000 zero-emission vehicles network-wide by 2026
  • Deployment of hydrogen fuel-cell FCO cars (~400 mile range) in North London
  • Used ArcGIS-enabled methane leak detection to proactively fix over 200 leaks and reduce emissions by up to 90% at specific sites
  • Environmental goals by 2026: 100% renewable energy procurement; <5% excavated waste to landfill; Wildlife Trust Biodiversity Benchmark across sites
  • Demonstrate hydrogen at scale by 2035
Inclusion & Diversity
50% leadership female
Women in Leadership
Aim to achieve gender parity in leadership roles by 2026.
14% ethnic minorities
Workforce Diversity
Target to increase representation of ethnic minorities in the workforce by 2030.
100,000 people inspired
Energy Career Access
Initiative to encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to pursue careers in the energy sector by 2030.
  • Ensure Cadent and 100% of local delivery partners deliver best-practice standards on equality, diversity, inclusion, and fair pay by 2026
  • Inspire 100,000 people from under-represented or disadvantaged groups to access energy-sector careers by 2030
  • Launch hydrogen skills academy and education programme by 2024
  • Deliver over 30% of training via social learning and digital solutions by 2025
  • Established five employee community groups with executive sponsorship to identify and address underrepresented challenges
  • Achieved Disability Confident Level 2, Race at Work Charter signatory, Armed Forces Covenant signatory (MoD Silver Award), Youth Friendly Employer pledge, BAME Apprentice Alliance pledge, Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant, Women in Utilities membership
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Financial Reporting Support at Cadent Gas Limited in Coventry, England, United Kingdom