Financial Reporting Accountant

At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide when it comes to employee engagement and ranked as a Top 50 UK Employer on Glassdoor.

Join us in making a positive impact on the environment and our communities, while being valued and supported in a truly inclusive workplace. 

If you want to do more, because you care, we want you on our team. 

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW 

We are looking for a Financial Reporting Accountant to join our growing Finance Team, at our Head Office in Coventry.

This role plays a key part in preparing accurate and insightful financial information, including the Profit & Loss Account, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement for a range of subsidiary entities, including Plc and Water.

It covers everything from management flash reporting and monthly financials to half-year and year-end reporting, as well as the preparation of statutory accounts.

Beyond core reporting, the role actively supports other departments with their financial outputs and contributes to strengthening the overall control environment across the finance function

Further responsibilities include:

• Submit financial data to Group Finance for consolidation.
• Produce statutory accounts for smaller entities.
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end and reporting period closes.
• Use Cadency for balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end tasks.
• Identify performance improvement opportunities and provide insightful analysis.
• Compile tax packs to support external reporting.
• Manage intercompany journals and balance matching across the Group.
• Collaborate with Finance teams to ensure accurate reporting and share best practices.
• Navigate multiple finance systems, including Quantum, SAP, Tagetik, and Cadency.

HOW WE WORK

You'll join a caring culture that collaborates to achieve, grow, and develop. Our employee engagement scores are among the highest globally in energy and utilities. That’s why, we value in-person moments to keep our culture alive but also understand the flexibility working from home can bring. So, you'll usually find us in the office, but working from home is supported, when you need it. 

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR 

The ideal candidate will bring experience in financial reporting and/or management accounting, with a solid understanding of UK GAAP and IFRS. 

Strong stakeholder management and advanced system skills—particularly in MS Office and SAP—are essential, while familiarity with Tagetik, Cadency, and Quantum is desirable. 

You’ll have excellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail and a continuous improvement mindset. 

Strong communication and relationship-building abilities are key, along with the capacity to manage multiple tasks under pressure. 

Candidates should be working towards a relevant qualification with demonstrable experience in a finance environment

Skills and experience are important, but character, positivity, and a caring attitude matter too. We welcome and celebrate diverse individuals, knowing they help us better serve our communities. We seek people who get involved, want to be part of something bigger, and make a difference because they care. 

HOW WE’LL REWARD YOU AND CARE FOR YOU

It's not just a job; it's a career. We offer benefits that reward great work and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. Plus, you'll contribute to the environment and community too.

Here are some of our favourites:

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year) 
• Annual bonus scheme (up to £2,250 based on company performance and subject to eligibility)
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)  
• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
• Dedicated training and development with our Academy 
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers 
• Family friendly policies 
• Two paid volunteering days per year

LET’S GO

We can’t wait to hear from you!

Have an updated CV ready and spare five minutes to apply. We'll let you know the outcome after the closing date, so keep an eye on your phone and emails.  

Please note, we may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications—so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible