Financial Accountant

Robert Half

  • Leatherhead, Surrey
  • £50,000-60,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
  • Apply easily
Job Description: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 FridayWhy this role is exciting:Contribute to a growing, collaborative finance teamExposure to both financial and commercial financeHybrid working - in the office Monday & Wednesday plus every other FridayWork closely with senior stakeholders and operational teamsKey Responsibilities:Ensure accurate revenue and cost recognition for water operationsProduce site-level P&L and margin analysisSupport pricing decisions by reviewing and challenging cost assumptionsLead regulatory reporting (Ofwat) and oversee third-party billing providersBuild scalable reporting packs, financial models, and controlsSupport setup of finance processes for the upcoming heat businessWho we're looking for:Newly qualified ACA or ACCA, or up to 1 year PQEStrong financial accounting foundation, FP&A or commercial finance experience a plusConfident with Excel, large data sets, and building financial modelsProactive, hands-on, and ambitiousExcellent communicator, able to engage with stakeholders at all levelsUtilities or consumer billing experience desirable but not essentialIf 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!Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.

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