Management Accountant

The Management Accountant is responsible for performing general accounting functions in addition to the communication and promotion of financial position, insight, governance and control within the business.

Take a lead on the closing of management accounts, as well as providing an assurance of numbers and insightful commentary for both Waste Shared Services and Bio Recycling. Look at the end-to-end processes of Bio Recycling and drive improvements together with the team members.

What you’ll be doing as a Management Accountant

• Support the Finance Manager by taking a lead on the closing of Shared Services Management accounts as well as providing an assurance of numbers and insightful commentary.
• Support the recording, reconciliation and analysis of accounting activities and period end close activities in accordance with agreed close schedules and timetables.
• Prepare and review journal entries, looking to automate and eliminate where possible.
• Own the end-to-end process mapping of all Work Order streams within Operations.
• Provide Insight into results during period end close to the FP&A and Business Partner teams, relating to the key cost drivers.
• Work across the wider finance team to document, align and improve processes, to drive efficiency and consistency.
• Support compliance with accounting standards and Thames Water control frameworks, including communicating with internal stakeholders to ensure core system data is clean and accurate.
• Respond to ad hoc requests for analytics, through the agreed demand management framework to provide support to Business Partners for costs visibility, business case preparation and investigation into financial performance.

Base location

Hybrid – Clear Water Court Reading

Working pattern

36 hours

Necessary requirements for the role

Must be able to be in the office Mondays and Tuesdays.

What you should bring to the role

• Accounting qualification (ACA, CIMA, CPA, CMA, CHAE or equivalent).
• Systems experience with SAP and HFM.
• Demonstrated thorough knowledge of accounting principles, systems, and procedures.
• Experience in end-to-end process mapping.
• Knowledge and understanding of IFRS.
• Ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines and produce high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to interact with leadership and other key stakeholders.

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 the length of service (plus bank holidays).
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Access to benefits to help take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances.

Find out more about our benefits and perks.

Who are we?

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.

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference. 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 passionate people committed to making a difference.

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.

Our Aim

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is a 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.

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.

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