Treasury Accountant

Medirest Signature; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading UK water and wastewater company as a Treasury Accountant, contributing to essential financial processes and treasury management. This role offers a chance to shape the Treasury team while working collaboratively across finance, with a competitive salary and generous benefits.

Benefits

26 days holiday, increasing with service

Contributory pension scheme

Annual Personal Medical Assessments

Access to a benefits hub

Qualifications

• Extensive accounting and reporting experience essential.
• Good team player with effective communication.
• Knowledge of Treasury Management systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support half-year and year-end processes.
• Prepare regulatory reporting tables.
• Ensure timely treasury accounting.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Attention to Detail

Team Player

Treasury Transactions Knowledge

Education

Qualified or part-qualified ACCA / ACA

Tools

SAP

HFM

Job description

This is a broad and exciting Treasury Accountant role at the UK’s largest Water and Wastewater Company, where you will gain exposure to our wider business and all elements of treasury.

Do you pride yourself on making a real difference through your commitment and passion for continuous improvement? Do you want to advance your career by being part of the team responsible for one of the UK’s largest corporate debt programmes, supporting our ambitious capital investment plans?

This role offers an exciting challenge and scope to help shape the future of our Treasury team.

What you’ll be doing as a Treasury Accountant in the Group Treasury team

• Supporting half-year and year-end processes, including preparation of IFRS financial statements and disclosures for stand-alone and consolidated reports.
• Preparing regulatory reporting tables.
• Developing the Group Treasury Annual Budget and Periodic Forecasts, and producing the monthly Treasury reporting pack.
• Ensuring timely and accurate treasury accounting.
• Updating and documenting Treasury accounting and reporting processes.
• Identifying process gaps and implementing improvements.
• Supporting internal and external audits.
• Delivering or supporting treasury projects.
• Collaborating with the Group Financial Accounting team to ensure accurate Treasury data presentation.
• Working effectively with other finance functions as ‘one team’.

Location: Reading - Hybrid
Working Pattern: 36 Hours

What you should bring to the role

• Qualified or part-qualified ACCA / ACA with extensive accounting and reporting experience.
• Excellent Excel skills.
• Effective communication skills and strong attention to detail.
• A good team player.
• Familiarity with SAP, HFM, or similar systems.
• Knowledge of Treasury Transactions and Treasury Management systems.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary circa £60,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with service, plus bank holidays.
• Contributory pension scheme – Defined Contribution, up to 12% with 2x employee contribution.
• Annual Personal Medical Assessments.
• Access to a benefits hub with offers supporting wellbeing and savings.

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—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 is a diverse, rewarding place to work, where every day offers the chance to make a difference. We provide fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working, and excellent benefits.

Whether in call centres or science labs, we look for passionate people eager to improve the world of water. Join us if you want a sustainable, impactful career supporting millions and protecting water resources for future generations.

We support diversity and inclusion, removing barriers to success. We also offer opportunities to support our customers directly, with full training provided.

Note: Due to high application volumes, we may close the advert early. Apply soon to avoid missing out.