Property 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 have an opportunity for you to join our Finance team as a Property Accountant. This role supports the Finance Business Partner – Property Development by delivering top-tier financial analysis and reporting for the Property Development Business Unit.

Collaborating with experienced professionals and senior leaders, you'll help foster a strong business partnering culture rooted in challenge and control.

You'll interpret commercial inputs from the Property team to manage the sales pipeline and clarify associated revenues.

Offering broad autonomy and exposure to Senior Management, this position sits at the heart of an exciting and dynamic area of the business

Some of your other key accountabilities will include: 

• Manage and deliver forecasts, budgets and long range Planning processes.
• Ensure timely production of monthly actuals and forecasts
• business and Property Disposal forecast/flash reporting.

• Collaborate with Group Finance to deliver accurate monthly accounts and variance analysis.
• Prepare statutory accounts for Non-Regulated entities.
• Maintain robust budgeting and controls for land/development spend
• Handle monthly accounting for property disposals, ensuring correct revenue recognition.
• Analyse cost of sales using SAP

• Provide financial modelling and sensitivity analysis for planning decisions.
• Lead tracking/reporting of planning and promotion spend; liaise with site surveyors.

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 be an ACA, ACCA, CIMA Qualified Accountant or advanced in their studies towards a recognised CCAB qualification. You will bring strong financial modelling skills and experience handling large datasets using advanced Excel techniques, alongside the ability to work independently and support problem resolution.

The role demands sharp analytical and diagnostic capabilities, strong commercial judgment, and the confidence to influence senior stakeholders and challenge constructively. 

Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate financial insights for non-finance colleagues are essential. Candidates should also demonstrate initiative in identifying and addressing process gaps. 

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities

This role could suit someone looking to make their first move into Industry from practice or an experienced Industry individual looking for a new challenge

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 (of up to £2,250 per annum based on company performance) 
• 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