Senior Management Accountant

Pertemps Network Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading water and wastewater company as a Management Accountant on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract. You'll support financial operations, provide insights into accounting activities, and enhance process efficiency within a talented team. Enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including annual leave and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

26 days annual leave, increasing to 30

Contributory pension scheme

Annual personal medical assessments

Access to benefits hub

Qualifications

• Experience in a large organization in Practice or Industry.

Responsibilities

• Support recording, reconciliation, and analysis of accounting activities.
• Produce audited financial information and support year-end audits.
• Respond to ad hoc analytics requests for financial performance.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Teamwork

Education

CIMA/ACCA or ACA Qualified

Job description

Reporting to the Financial Controller of Retail, Digital & Group Services, you will join a friendly, talented team of professionals responsible for performing general accounting functions, as well as communicating and promoting the financial position, insight, governance, and control within the business.

This is a 12-month Fixed Term Contract

What you will be doing as a Management Accountant

1. Support the recording, reconciliation, and analysis of accounting activities and period-end close activities in accordance with agreed schedules and timetables.
2. Provide insight into results during period-end close to the FP&A and Business Partner teams, relating to key cost drivers.
3. Produce and prepare audited financial information and technical accounting papers in accordance with standards; support year-end audits.
4. Work across the wider finance team to document, align, and improve processes to enhance efficiency and consistency.
5. Support regulatory accounting returns, monitor external reporting requirements, and research accounting issues.
6. Respond to ad hoc analytics requests to support Business Partners with cost visibility, business case preparation, and financial performance investigations.

What you should bring to the role

• A qualified CIMA/ACCA or ACA Accountant, preferably with experience in a large organization in Practice or Industry.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects effectively to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to analyze data and build strong stakeholder relationships.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary up to £60,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• 26 days of annual leave, increasing to 30 with service, plus bank holidays.
• Contributory pension scheme with a maximum of 12%, with 2x employee contribution.
• Annual personal medical assessments.
• Access to our benefits hub, offering various offers and wellbeing support.

Find out more about our benefits and perks.

Who are we?

We're the UK's largest water and wastewater company, serving over 16 million customers daily. We aim to build a better future for all by supporting our customers, communities, people, and the planet. We seek passionate, skilled individuals committed to making a difference.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water offers a rewarding, diverse workplace where every day presents new opportunities. Enjoy career growth, flexible working, and excellent benefits. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and support equality and inclusion throughout our recruitment process.

During crises, we rally to support our customers and offer opportunities to become frontline ambassadors, with full training provided. Join us to make a meaningful impact and help protect water resources for future generations.

Note: Due to high application volumes, we may close this advert early. We encourage prompt applications.