Senior Financial Accountant, Accounting and Financial Reporting

natgridProd•Waltham, MA

1d•$99,000 - $116,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At National Grid, our commitment to a cleaner, greener energy future is powered by the dedication and ingenuity of our people. Join our team as an Investment Accountant and be a part of something bigger—where your unique skills and passions can make a real difference. Together, we are superpowered. Our Investment Accounting Team is expanding — and it’s an exciting time to join us! We’re looking for an enthusiastic and driven Investment Accountant to become part of our Capital Accounting Business Process team. In this role, you’ll play a key part in supporting a diverse range of projects, acting as the financial heartbeat behind their success. You’ll take the lead on managing project financials end to end — from maintaining accurate, insightful forecasts to ensuring robust reporting that empowers effective decision making. Your expertise will help shape how projects are planned, tracked, and delivered, making a real impact on how we invest in the future. If you enjoy bringing clarity to complexity and working closely with project teams to drive meaningful outcomes, this is the perfect opportunity to grow and make your mark.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related degree.
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
Flexibility and adaptability commensurate with working in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent relationship building skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders, colleagues and vendors
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred

Responsibilities

Be responsible for the preparation of the annual Statutory Accounts, Regulatory Accounts, and other external reporting matters required by legislation, listing rules, licences and external regulatory bodies.
Implement new accounting standards, maintaining accounting policies and providing expert accounting advice to all parts of the business to ensure compliance and maximum value for National Grid.
Support the timely completion of annual tax packs, liaising with the Tax department regarding completion of tax computations and ensuring the correct treatment of all accounts items.
Be responsible for the management of the Fixed Asset Register and financial close process.
Provide cash flow forecasting, emergency payment and clearing of payment files.
Undertake critical balance sheet reconciliations including control accounts, fixed assets and bank accounts as well as performing intercompany reconciliations.
Lead the high quality documentation of end to end processes and controls to meet regulatory compliance requirements.
Contribute to and proactively support the implementation of accounting policy or system changes, highlighting potential risks or opportunities to ensure service standards are not negatively impacted.