Management Accountant (Sales and Billing)

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility company is seeking a Management Accountant in a hybrid role, responsible for revenue reporting and oversight. Candidates should possess relevant accounting qualifications and have effective communication skills to support business objectives and stakeholder engagements. Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits while making a real impact in water conservation efforts.

Benefits

Annual Leave - 26 days, increasing to 30 with service

Generous Pension Scheme through AON

Health MOTs and physiotherapy access

Cycle to Work schemes

Shopping vouchers and life assurance

Qualifications

• Accounting qualification (ACA, CIMA, CPA, CMA or equivalent) or part-qualified.
• Ability to interact with leadership and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and systems.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly returns for third party accurately.
• Perform reconciliations for financial data control.
• Prepare and present monthly financial commentary.

Skills

Clear communication

Presentation skills

Knowledge of IFRS

Ability to prioritize

Accounting principles

Education

Accounting qualification (ACA, CIMA, CPA, CMA, CHAE)

Part-qualified accountant

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job title Management Accountant (Sales and Billing) Ref 41420 Division Finance & Commercial Location Hybrid - Walnut Court - SN2 8BN Contract type Permanent Full/Part-time Full-time Salary Competitive salary from £42,000 to £52,000 per annum, depending on experience Closing date 01/07/2025

The Management Accountant is responsible for performing accounting functions for our non-household revenue streams, including revenue, cash and debt analysis. This is in addition to the communication and promotion of financial position, insight, governance and control within the business. The Management Accountant will also be responsible for the external reporting and contact for monthly revenue, billing, and cash collected on behalf of third parties, in addition to production of annual regulatory revenue returns.

What you’ll be doing as a Management Accountant (Sales and Billing)

• Produce monthly returns for third party, controlling process to ensure returns are processed accurately and within contractual timeframes
• Production and assessment of non-household key financial judgements, including presentation to Retail Finance Director and the retail leadership team each month
• Perform reconciliations of various key control data including GL balances and supporting schedules including but not limited to receivables, payables, accruals, provisions, prepayments and bank accounts
• Prepare and review journal entries, looking to automate and eliminate where possible
• Work closely with the business and Retail Business Partner to ensure alignment of business data including key performance indicators and financial data on a weekly / monthly basis
• Ensure alignment with business working papers (CMOS) and SAP (ECC) at month end, and year end for regulatory reporting
• Prepare, deliver and present monthly commentary and review of direct/indirect/non-household revenue, billing and cash for submission to third parties
• Act as finance representative with third party, ensuring accurate recording and control of the financial data

Working pattern: 36 Hours

What you should bring to the role

• Accounting qualification (ACA, CIMA, CPA, CMA, CHAE or equivalent) or working towards (part-qualified)
• Ability to interact with leadership, key stakeholders, and employees
• Ability to effectively prioritise multiple projects to meet deadlines and produce high quality work in a fast‑paced environment
• Clear communication and presentation skills
• Knowledge and understanding of IFRS
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of accounting principles, systems, and procedure
• Systems experience with SAP

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary from £42,000 to £52,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

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.

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 fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, 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.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process . Our aim is to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, 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.