Regulatory Accountant in Bath

In this varied role, supporting the Finance team, you will ensure the effective operation of regulatory financial controls and processes, enabling accurate regulatory reporting and timely responses to regulator information requests.

What you'll do

• Analyse regulatory information and reconciliations to previous returns and current expenditure.
• Liaise with other departments to ensure regulatory requirements are agreed and met.
• Produce ‘Annual Performance Report' tables and narratives.
• Liaise with external auditors in the completion of the ‘Annual Performance Report'.
• Provide financial information and support for periodic reviews.
• Understand, maintain and develop regulatory reporting structures within the finance system.
• Ensure the company complies with regulatory accounting rules and guidelines and their interpretation.
• Lead on external financial benchmarking exercises.

What you'll need

• Part or qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ICAEW).
• Previous experience in the regulated UK Water industry (preferable).
• Advanced PC skills, especially Excel.
• Strong process and control disciplines.
• The ability to communicate clearly and effectively with individuals at all levels.

What you'll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from trained mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us.

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West.
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community.
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors.
• YTL Arena – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group. We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.