Join the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving 16 million customers across London and the Thames Valley, and help shape how we report and operate at a business-critical level.
This is a varied and high-impact role where you’ll work closely with senior stakeholders, driving external financial reporting and strengthening the connection between Finance and the wider business.
You’ll also gain hands-on exposure through site visits, access to professional development and training, and a supportive team environment focused on delivering best-in-class reporting.
What you’ll be doing as a Group Financial Accountant
- Preparation of annual consolidated financial statements for the main trading entity’s (TWUL) parent to a FTSE 100 standard, and group entities.
- Developing best practice processes and procedures around our external reporting, in both a statutory and regulatory environment
- Review and implementation of new accounting pronouncements and other corporate reporting developments affecting Thames Water.
- Producing key deliverables for submission to the Audit Committee and Board at various stages during the year.
- Producing accounting papers documenting our key management judgements, including leases and financial instrument standards
- Being a key contact for the external audit team at year-end, half-year and other times during the year.
- Providing ad hoc technical accounting advice to other areas of finance and the wider business and assisting on delivering the annual finance training
- Day-to-day management of main and subsidiary companies, including processing of journals and preparation of balance sheet reconciliations; budgeting and forecasting; and, preparation of the statutory accounts.
- Ensuring the highest levels of data integrity are upheld, Group accounting policies are consistently applied, and adherence to deadlines is maintained.
- Involvement in a number of ad hoc projects (such as liquidations, new company set-up, control reviews, system reviews) as required by the business.
What you should bring to the role
Essential:
- Qualified chartered accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent).
- Strong technical background with experience of external financial reporting under IFRS including preparation of consolidated accounts
- Strong communication and relationship management skills
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle) and financial reporting tools
- High attention to detail with a strong focus on accuracy and control
- Commercially minded approach with confidence to challenge and support decision-making
- Strong technical accounting knowledge, including management accounting, budgeting, forecasting, month-end close, and variance analysis
What’s in it for you?
Daily Pay rate: £450 per day
IR35 determination: Inside IR35
Location: Hybrid – Clear Water Court Reading
Length of assignment: 3 months
Required Start date: As soon as possible
Please note you will be on assignment at Thames Water via Pertemps.
Who are we?
We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.
Learn more about our purpose and values
Working at Thames Water
Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.
Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.
We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help and support.
When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.