Robert Half is exclusively partnering with a fast-growing utilities business to recruit a newly created Financial Accountant role. This is a fantastic opportunity for a newly qualified ACA or ACCA accountant to take their first step into industry and gain broad exposure across financial and commercial finance.
Join the business's finance team of 12 and take ownership of financial and commercial accounting for the water business, with scope to support a new heat segment in the near future. You'll shape processes, implement reporting, and provide commercial insights that influence business decisions - all within a dynamic, PE-backed environment.
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000
Working Pattern: In the office every Monday & Wednesday, plus every other Friday
Why this role is exciting:
* Contribute to a growing, collaborative finance team
* Exposure to both financial and commercial finance
* Hybrid working - in the office Monday & Wednesday plus every other Friday
* Work closely with senior stakeholders and operational teams
Key Responsibilities:
* Ensure accurate revenue and cost recognition for water operations
* Produce site-level P&L and margin analysis
* Support pricing decisions by reviewing and challenging cost assumptions
* Lead regulatory reporting (Ofwat) and oversee third-party billing providers
* Build scalable reporting packs, financial models, and controls
* Support setup of finance processes for the upcoming heat business
Who we're looking for:
* Newly qualified ACA or ACCA, or up to 1 year PQE
* Strong financial accounting foundation, FP&A or commercial finance experience a plus
* Confident with Excel, large data sets, and building financial models
* Proactive, hands-on, and ambitious
* Excellent communicator, able to engage with stakeholders at all levels
* Utilities or consumer billing experience desirable but not essential
If you're ready to move into industry, gain broad exposure, and make a tangible impact, this is your chance to grow with a fast-evolving business. Apply now!
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