G&A Technical Accountant

HAVE YOU GOT SPIRIT?
 
Succeeding in today’s energy landscape requires collaboration, agility and the courage to challenge established ways of working. At Spirit Energy, we are redefining what good looks like in mature basin operations — focusing on safe, responsible asset stewardship, value maximisation and the delivery of an orderly energy transition.
 
Achieving this requires a broad mix of skills, experience and perspectives. Our people are central to how we operate — bringing curiosity, accountability and pragmatism to complex technical and commercial challenges. If you are ready to take the next step in your career with a forward‑thinking team committed to doing things better and differently, we would like to hear from you.
 
THE OPPORTUNITY – G&A TECHNICAL ACCOUNTANT
 
To be responsible for:

• G&A forecasting, variance analysis, actuals reporting, performance reporting, time writing and allocation reporting for Spirit Energy
• Support the re-designing of the G&A allocation mechanism post Harbour COP. and amend further if required
• Supporting the Financial Controller (FC) team in the production of the Spirit Group, Statutory and Centrica Group accounts
• Provide technical accounting support to the wider finance and Spirit leadership team

 
Location: Aberdeen
Duration: 2-year contract
Contract Type: PAYE
Day Rate: TBC - For your application to be progressed, please ensure you provide a PAYE day rate banding expectation. 
 

• Please only apply if you have existing right to work in the UK.
• Please outline notice period/availability to start.

 
Spirit Energy currently have a non-contractual hybrid working arrangement for all office-based workers. 4 days must be worked in the office with compulsory days being Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The fourth day worked in-office (either Monday or Friday) is of the worker’s choosing but should be in keeping with what is most efficient and effective for their team. The office is open 5 days a week for full time, in-office working if this is the contractor’s preference.  
 
 
AND NOW FOR THE TECHNICAL BIT…
In role, you will be required to:
 
G&A Management & Reporting

• Maintain an appropriate cost centre hierarchy and Delegation of Authority (DoA) for General & Administrative (G&A) expenses.
• Lead the month-end close process, ensuring efficiency and integrity, including payroll, expense postings, timewriting, and accrual calculations.
• Deliver monthly budget holder reporting with P&L variance analysis and integrity checks.
• Manage and coordinate incoming audits related to overheads, licenses and asset.
• Process intercompany invoices and perform monthly accounting activities such as prepayments, accruals, journal postings, and clearing.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and related control activities in compliance with prescribed procedures.
• Support the Finance Director in the management of the FSA (Functional Services Agreement).

 
Technical Accounting & Audit Support

• Focal point for outsourced statutory accounts and Spirit ARA, including management of timetable
• Responsible for technical accounting queries and liaising with Group, including the Issues Log, Judgement Paper and CFO paper.
• Support month end and year end consolidation including eliminations, tax and revaluations.
• Produce technical memos and notes for senior stakeholders
• Support internal dividend and corporate consolidation activities

 
Process Improvement & System Management

• Support the redesign the G&A allocation mechanism and supporting systems to align with a single-asset business model, considering requirements for ABEX, CAPEX, and Harbour OPEX/ABEX timewriting.
• Administer the timewriting system and supporting processes.
• Responsible for BPC to ERP reconciliation along with associated playbacks
• Maintain Workiva software

 
 
ABOUT YOU
To be successful in this role, we are looking for:
 

• Demonstrable record of improving systems and processes
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Familiar with G&A allocation methodologies and timewriting processes.
• Experience with SAP, Workday and Workiva desirable
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with demonstrable CPD and knowledge of latest standards.
• Experience articulating financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
• Effective change agent
• Qualified accountant (ACA, CA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Relevant University degree

 
 
In addition to technical knowledge and credibility, we are looking for someone who lives our values - Agility, Collaboration, Courage, Care, and Delivery. A person who embraces and supports change, while ensuring the safe and efficient operation of a mature asset
 
 
 
 
 


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