Job Description

Assistant Accountant
12 month FTC
Selby/hybrid – 1-2 days per week in the office

CLOSING
DATE – 1 July

Who we
are:

We’re not
just talking about making a difference, we’re making it happen. We generate
dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world.
Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in
sustainable biomass and carbon removals.

You’ll be
joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business champions.
We’re enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working
hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come.

About the
role:

As part of
the Finance Systems Team, the Assistant
Accountant will;
- Support the Drax financial control framework, ensuring compliance with Group accounting policies, estimates and judgements.
- Assist with the month-end close process, including preparation and posting of manual journals.
- Prepare and reconcile key monthly balance sheet accounts, resolving any variances.
- Provide support on accounting and tax queries within the Business Unit.
- Manage transactional accounting, including processing bank statements across multiple entities and currencies.
- Accurately record treasury-related transactions within finance ledgers.
- Handle high-value postings with strong attention to detail and adherence to controls.

Who we’re
looking for:

To be
successful in this role you’ll ideally have…
- A part-qualification - ACA/ACCA/CIMA (or qualified by experience).
- Strong attention to detail with a solid understanding of financial controls.
- Experience using financial systems.
- Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel.
- Able to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
- Self-motivated, confident, and flexible in approach.
- Adaptable, able to work independently and lead by example.

Rewards
and benefits:

As you help
us to shape the future, we’ve shaped our rewards and benefits to help you
thrive and support
your
lifestyle. If successful in this role you’ll get:
- A discretionary bonus depending
on company performance
- Private Healthcare
- SAYE (Sharesave): discretionary
scheme from time to time
- Personal accident
cover
- Group personal pension plan
where we’ll pay up to 10%
- Holiday 25 days plus bank
holidays
- Reimbursement of the cost of
your annual membership of one relevant and appropriate professional
body

We’re
committed to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we all face.
Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongside your career drive. We
work as part of a team that shares a passion for doing what’s right for the
future. With Drax you can shape your career and a future for generations to
come.

Together,
we make it happen.

At Drax,
we’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and
respected, regardless of their role. To make this a reality, we actively work
to better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion, and
establish fair processes. Through these actions, we build the trust needed for
all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents, no matter
their background. Find out more about our approach here.

Talk to us
about flexible working!

How to
apply:

Think this
role’s for you? Click the ‘apply now’ button to begin your Drax
journey.
If you want
to find out more about Drax, check out our LinkedIn page to see our latest
news.
We
understand that you may have some additional questions about the role. If you’d
like to have a confidential chat to discuss the role in more detail, please
email careers@drax.com

We
reserve the right to close roles early when the particular role and / or
location has had sufficient applications.