Finance Administrator - Thames Water

EMCOR UK; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management company is seeking candidates for a finance-related role in Reading. Responsibilities include processing invoices, liaising with operational contacts, and supporting the finance team. Ideal candidates should have a finance background and be proficient in Excel. The position offers competitive salary and company benefits, fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Holiday Buy Scheme – up to 5 days a year

Industry-leading Maternity & Paternity Policies

Refer a Friend scheme – worth £500 per referral

Internal recognition scheme with vouchers

Extensive Learning & Development opportunities

Access to Flex Benefits

Paid volunteering and charity days

Health cash plan benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Suitable experience within a finance related background preferable.
• Competent knowledge and experience using Excel and other Microsoft products.
• A proactive and 'can do' approach is key to the successful outcome for this role.

Responsibilities

• Carry out AP functions to ensure accurate and speedy payment of supplier invoices.
• Liaise with operational contacts regarding goods receipting.
• Support the Assistant Finance Manager to collate data for customer reports.

Skills

Finance related background

Excel proficiency

Customer service orientation

Proactive problem-solving

Job description

Role Overview

Location: Thames Water, Clear Water Court, Vastern Road, Reading

Salary: £26,208 + Company Benefits

Working hours: 0800-1700 Monday to Friday 40 hours per week

Benefits: 25 Days Holiday + BH, Flex Benefits (EMCOR UK discount scheme)

About EMCOR UK

At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining our engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritise people in everything we do, collaborating closely with our customers to understand all their needs, from the big picture to day‑to‑day operations. Our purpose is to “create a better world at work”. Using our unique insight platform, "One Data World," we harness data‑driven intelligence to make informed decisions, adapting our services to meet our customers’ evolving requirements. This allows us to cultivate an enhanced workplace experience for their teams whilst optimising efficiency, meticulously managing every asset, and minimising their impact on the planet. All supported by our commitment to safety, compliance, and assurance. Our partnering approach empowers our customers to shape a better future. Whether guiding their path to net zero or redeveloping their facilities for enhanced efficiency, we create better places for work whilst taking away the burden of facility operations, freeing up our customers to concentrate on their business.

General

• To carry out AP functions within the contract to ensure accurate and speedy payment of supplier invoices.
• Raising and amending purchase orders to enable invoices to be processed.
• Liaising with operational contacts regarding goods receipting.
• Review and approve weekly timesheets.
• Attend meetings with the internal finance team to agree tasks for invoicing.
• Work alongside the Assistant Finance Manager to ensure all data is captured in a timely and accurate manner ahead of invoicing, reporting and client meetings.
• Support the Assistant Finance Manager to collate data for customer reports.
• Any other duties as requested.

About the Role

• Suitable experience within a finance related background preferable.
• Experience within a similar role or transferable skills from related role.
• Competent knowledge and experience using Excel and other Microsoft products.
• Being comfortable to learn in‑house finance and CAFM systems.
• A patient and "customer first" manner essential for this role, and being prepared to go the extra mile to complete the task on time and to a high standard.
• A proactive and "can do" approach is key to the successful outcome for this role.
• Any other reasonable requests from your manager.

At EMCOR UK, we embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes you unique. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce fosters creativity, innovation, and better problem‑solving.

We encourage applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and growth, supported by our inclusive policies and practices.

Join us in our endeavour to build a culture of mutual respect and equity, a place where every voice is heard, and every individual is championed.

Benefits

• 25 Days holidays + Bank holidays.
• Holiday Buy Scheme – up to 5 days a year.
• Industry leading Maternity & Paternity Policies.
• Refer a Friend scheme – worth £500 per referral.
• GEMS – Internal recognition scheme with vouchers for Amazon and retail/dining.
• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including opportunities for progression.
• Access to Flex Benefits: Discount Shopping, Gym, Mobile, Family Activities, Insurance, Dining Experience, Car Leasing and Breakdown Cover.
• Bike To Work Scheme.
• Paid volunteering and charity days.
• Medicash – Health cash plan – benefits covered include dental, optical, physiotherapy and a health & wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Programme – Offering guidance and advice on personal, health, legal and financial queries.

Paid Volunteering and Charity Days

Medicash – Health cash plan – Benefits covered include dental, optical, physiotherapy and a health & wellbeing.

Employee Assistance Programme

Offering guidance and advice on personal, health, legal and financial queries.