Temporary Group Financial Accountant

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Temporary Group Financial Accountant - 18 week contract 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 Temporary Group Financial 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 and financial instrument 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 good experience with IFRS.
• Strong Excel skills, SAP and HFM would be a bonus.
• Solid budget and forecast experience.
• Previous experience of  accounting judgement preparations is desirable.
   

What's in it for you?
Daily Pay rate: £450 per day.
IR35 determination: Inside IR35.
Location: Hybrid, Reading.
Length of assignment: 18 Weeks
Required Start date: ASAP.

Who are we? 
At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive. 
 
Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all. 
 
But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part? 

Working at Thames Water 
At Thames Water, we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business. 

We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, backgrounds, and differences that each individual brings. 

Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. 

Find out more about working at Thames Water. 

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.