Record to Report Accountant in Exeter

Responsibilities

• Complete the monthly, half-yearly and annual close processes for the Pennon Group companies, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements.
• Responsibility for the quality and integrity of monthly accounting entries to the ledger, including sourcing and documenting supporting information from stakeholders.
• Controlling the Fixed Asset Register, including transactional entries and regular reconciliation.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies as required.
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles, regulations and internal policies and be able to demonstrate this with evidence (eg internal or external audit).
• Implement and maintain internal controls to ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial data.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather necessary information for reporting and analysis.
• Help to develop and implement best practice processes to ensure the integrity of the general ledger.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies within the R2R function.
• Stay updated on changes in accounting standards and regulations to ensure compliance.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in accounting, preferably with experience of transactional accounting.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities including process improvement.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to extract and understand detailed complex financial information and document this.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Proficiency in accounting software.

About Pennon Group

At Pennon Group, we\’re proud to be leading the way in the water and renewables industries. Alongside our subsidiaries – South West Water, Bristol Water, Bournemouth Water, SES Water, Pennon Water Services and Pennon Power – we\’re committed to delivering a sustainable future of our region. Because we know that by continually driving up our standards today, we\’ll build a better tomorrow for our communities. Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness.

Core values

Be Rock Solid – Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on. Be You – We want you to bring your best everyday. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way. Be the Future – Embrace change. Drive Progress. Own the challenge.

Role Details

We currently have an opportunity for a R2R Accountant to join our team based in Exeter. Joining us on a full‑time permanent basis, you will receive a competitive salary alongside a host of excellent benefits. Salary: £0 – £0 a year.

We know that the support and commitment of our staff is key to our success so you will receive the opportunity for ongoing development and training for a long‑term career with us. We\’re one of the largest companies in the South West and are proud to have been awarded Investors in People recognition.

Benefits

• 26 days holiday allowance rising to 30 days with service plus bank holidays
• Discretionary bonus
• Competitive contributory pension
• Share‑save scheme
• Various health benefits
• Wellbeing support programmes
• A range of Group Discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Financial support services
• And plenty more!

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