Cover a 12-month fixed term contract (maternity leave cover) as Group Accountant for Affinity Water.
Prepare and analyse consolidated and entity financial statements in line with GAAP and IFRS.
Manage intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and eliminations.
Coordinate and oversee the annual audit process with external auditors.
Partner with the Tax Manager and advisors to ensure tax compliance.
Support the implementation of robust controls under the UK Corporate Governance Code.
Line manage the Balance Sheet Accountant, reviewing journals, VAT submissions, and reconciliations.
Drive process improvements and embed best practice across financial reporting.
Project-manage the APR and AR process, keeping the team on track with key milestones.
Produce year-end statutory accounts, half-year reporting, and quarterly consolidated dashboards with commentary.
Requirements
A qualified finance professional (ACA/ACMA/ACCA/MBA) with strong post-qualification experience.
Proven experience as a Group Accountant or in a similar financial reporting role.
Excellent technical knowledge of accounting principles and IFRS.
Strong analytical skills with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
Skilled communicator who can influence, challenge, and build positive relationships across teams.
Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and uphold the highest standards of accuracy and professionalism.
Confident IT skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and Oracle systems.
Benefits
Learning and development opportunities, including mentoring and a range of formal courses and open learning resources.
Entry into the company annual bonus scheme.
Annual leave from 23-27 days rising with length of service, and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days.
A ‘Celebration Day’ in addition to public holidays.
A generous 'double match pension scheme' that doubles the contributions you make (company contribution capped at 12%).
A range of family benefits including enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity, Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support Leave and up to 5 full or 10 half days of paid Carers Leave.
Menopause policy and Reasonable Adjustment policy.
Access to our Wellbeing Centre with support for looking after your physical and mental health.
Discounts at a Range of Retail Outlets and on Dental and Medical Insurance through our Tap4Perks scheme.
Up to 4 Affinity days a year to volunteer in the community.
Life Assurance.
Flexible working with the ability to split time between Hatfield Head Office and remote working.
Disability confident: alternative application formats available on request.
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