Group Financial Accountant

Overview

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This is a varied role in a large organisation, putting you in regular contact with a wide range of stakeholders. You will be responsible for the delivery of the financial controls improvement plan, providing independent assurance and project management of external audit financial deliverables and other ad hoc projects. The role will drive forward financial controls improvements, including financial control testing, reporting and delivery of targeted improvements, and will provide independent assurance of technical accounting matters and external financial reporting.

Dedicated project management of external audit financial deliverables will include developing reporting and escalation processes.

What you’ll be doing as a Group Financial Accountant

• Driving forward targeted controls and process improvements to enhance the financial controls environment
• Delivery of financial controls testing and reporting of findings; work with stakeholders to address weaknesses identified
• Project Management of all external audit deliverables, reporting on progress
• Provide independent reporting assurance through the performance of quality checks on financial published documents and review of technical accounting topics
• Providing support to the Reporting Team on deliverables
• Support ad hoc projects for Group Finance

This is a full-time role under a hybrid working arrangement, between being based at Clearwater Court, Reading and working from home, according to business needs. The role reports to the Group Finance Manager.

Working hours
: 36 hours, Monday to Friday

What you should bring to the role

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent)
• Experience in operating and/or auditing financial reporting controls
• Solid technical financial reporting knowledge
• Proactive with excellent communication and relationship management skills

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary from £55,000 to £65,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Annual Leave: 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with length of service (plus bank holidays)
• Performance-related pay plan linked to company and individual performance
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Benefits for health, wellbeing and finances, including health MOTs, physiotherapy, counselling, Cycle to Work, vouchers and life assurance

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving more than 16 million customers. We seek passionate and skilled people to help us build a better future for our customers, communities, people and the planet.

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water offers a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work with opportunities for fast-tracked career progression, flexible working and excellent benefits.

For more about our purpose and values and how we work, learn more about Thames Water.

Disclaimer
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We may close the advert earlier than the advertised date if a high volume of applications is received; please apply soon to avoid disappointment.