Join Ofwat’s Finance Team as an Assistant Accountant *Office Location: Birmingham (B5 4UA) with hybrid working* About Us We are Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority, a non-ministerial government department responsible for regulating the water sector in England and Wales. Our work has genuine significance – no other organisation does the work we do. It’s unique and meaningful: keeping our water flowing; ensuring water bills don’t cost a penny more than needed; holding water companies to account. Come and work at the source of everyday life. The Role We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented finance professional to join our Finance team as an Assistant Accountant. The Assistant Accountant role is varied and involves providing essential support in financial operations and assisting in the effective management of financial resources. This role will report into the Financial Accountant and will work with other team members to ensure accuracy, compliance, and transparency in financial activities. As an Assistant Accountant, you will predominantly support the financial control and accounting functions including purchase ledger; sales ledger; capital and fixed assets; staff expenses; reconciliations; VAT and tax; government data returns; maintenance of the Oracle finance system; internal and external audit; and the production of the Annual Report & Accounts. You will also develop collaborative relationships with key stakeholders e.g. Finance Business Partners, Internal and External Auditors, and HM Treasury. This opportunity will be particularly interesting to candidates with an interest in government and public sector accounting. To find more details about the role and deliverables please click Apply. About You Below are some of the key essential experience, skills & knowledge required for this post: 1. Demonstrable experience in finance and accounting, with a sound understanding of accounting principles and practices. 2. Proven experience in reconciling financial data and good financial record keeping. 3. Qualified to AAT or equivalent e.g. finance/accounting university degree. 4. Familiarity with financial software and ERP systems used for financial reporting and ledger management e.g. Oracle Fusion, including system administration. 5. Proficient in using Excel and ability to use skills to analyse and present data with attention to detail and numerical accuracy. 6. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present financial information clearly and confidently to various audiences and putting complex financial issues into layman's terms for non-specialist audiences. 7. Experience of supporting the preparation of the financial statements and associated documentation required for audit. 8. Experience of improving current finance processes and financial control. 9. Ability to react to change and manage emerging priorities to tight deadlines, respond to varying situations in a professional manner. Why You Should Join Us: * Meaningful Impact: You will be joining a team with a sense of mission at its core aiming to build a lasting legacy for future generations by securing our long-term water resilience. * Innovative Work Environment: We embrace agile and new ways of working and have a culture build on trust, flexibility, and collaboration. * Development Opportunities: Gain valuable experience and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic setting. * Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home combined with the benefits of in person collaboration in our London or Birmingham offices. * Fantastic employer pension contribution of nearly 30%. * 25 days’ annual leave, increasing to 30 with each year of service, plus bank holidays and an extra 2.5 days of privilege leave. * Access to exclusive discounts on a variety of goods and services, including retail outlets, theatre tickets, holidays, insurance, and a gym membership. * Fees paid for membership of relevant professional bodies. * Up to 3 volunteering days per year. * Recognition vouchers scheme rewarding your hard work. * Generous shared parental leave and pay supporting your family life. Follow the link to Apply for full details about the role, please ensure you have submitted your Applications in full before the below deadline. Closing date: 23.55 on 08 June 2025