Property Accountant

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Property Accountant to be responsible for delivering first-class internal and external financial reporting. This will include day to day management of our property companies. You will lead in the production of monthly management packs to support strategic business objectives, annual financial statements and relevant regulatory accounting table, ensuring our reporting applies the relevant financial and regulatory reporting guidance and meets our customer and other stakeholder needs.

What you will be doing as a Property Accountant
Preparation of annual and interim consolidated financial statements for the main trading entity (TWUL) to a FTSE 100 standard and group entities.

Developing best practice processes and procedures around our external reporting in both a statutory and regulatory environment.

Review and implementation of new accounting pronouncements and other corporate reporting developments affecting Thames Water.

Producing key deliverables for submission to the Audit Committee and Board at various stages during the year.

Producing accounting papers documenting our key management judgements, including leases  standards.

Being a key contact for the external audit team at year-end, half-year and other times during the year.

Providing ad hoc technical accounting advice to other areas of finance and the wider business and assisting on delivering the annual finance training.

Day-to-day management of main and subsidiary companies, including processing of journals and preparation of balance sheet reconciliations; budgeting and forecasting; and, preparation of the statutory accounts.

Ensuring the highest levels of data integrity are upheld, Group accounting policies are consistently applied, and adherence to deadlines is maintained.

Involvement in a number of ad hoc projects (such as liquidations, new company set-up, control reviews, system reviews) as required by the business.

What you should bring to the role?

You should be a qualified chartered accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent). 
Possess a good level of experience with IFRS 16
Strong Excel skills, SAP and HFM would be a bonus.
Solid budget and forecast experience.
Previous experience in accounting judgment preparations is desirable.
 What's in it for you?
This is an exciting time to join Thames Water as we continue to deliver on our turnaround plan, offering the opportunity to become part of our strategic journey.
Competitive salary of £52,000 - £62,000 per annum depending on experience.
Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays) 
Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.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 daily relying on us 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. It’s a big job, and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water
Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. 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 people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.
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. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.
The real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

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. We aim to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support you.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an enriching experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

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