Senior Settlements Accountant

Settlements Accountant
Location: Birmingham or Leeds  
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time  
Salary: £48,000 - £52,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Start Date: Flexible
Contact: greg.waite@servicecare.org.uk
Hybrid Working – 2 days per week in office

Job Description
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Settlements Accountant to join a leading organisation operating at the forefront of the UK’s energy and sustainability transition.

This is a key role within the finance function, responsible for ensuring the accurate and efficient execution of financial settlements across multiple complex schemes. The position offers variety, ownership, and the opportunity to play a vital part in supporting major national energy initiatives.

Initially, you’ll travel to London once a week (expenses covered) for onboarding and training. Thereafter, travel will reduce to once per month. Flexible working options are available, including compressed hours (e.g., 9-day fortnight).

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily settlement activities, including payments, reconciliations, and high-value transaction approvals.
• Maintain robust internal controls and ensure all processes adhere to regulatory and policy standards.
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and settlement-related reporting.
• Oversee credit cover processes, drawdowns, and returns, ensuring accurate records.
• Monitor and forecast settlement costs, assisting with budgets and variance analysis.
• Support the preparation of financial statements, audits, and Treasury forecasting.
• Drive automation and process improvement initiatives, collaborating with finance and data teams.
• Act as the primary point of contact for finance-related settlement issues, ensuring seamless stakeholder communication.
• Train and coach junior staff where required.

Candidate Criteria
Essential:

• Extensive experience in treasury, banking, or settlements.
• Part or fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, ICAS, CIPFA, or equivalent).
• Strong technical accounting skills, including payments, reconciliations, and month-end reporting.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.
• Ability to handle and analyse large data sets accurately.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.

Desirable:

• Understanding of CfD, CM, or similar renewable energy schemes.
• Knowledge of financial markets and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience developing and managing internal controls.
• Advanced Excel or Power Query capability.
• Exposure to automation or process improvement projects.

Benefits

• 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays
• Competitive pension contribution
• Hybrid working (2 days in the office per week)
• Flexible working options (e.g., compressed hours)
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Employee assistance programme (EAP)
• Study leave, volunteering days, and recognition schemes
• Season ticket loan and access to discounts through “Work Perks”

If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who could be, please contact Greg at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email greg.waite@servicecare.org.uk
Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed