At South West Water we believe that the strongest businesses are built on solid, stable foundations - with a vision and a culture that gives them the freedom to change, improve and innovate.

We’re proud to be responsible for providing reliable, efficient and high-quality drinking water and wastewater services for the beautiful South West area.

And we have huge ambitions.

Not only are we committed to reaching net-zero by 2030, but we’ve also partnered with Wildlife Trusts, National Parks and local partners to help ensure a better future for generations to come.

So, if you want to be part of a diverse team where opportunities flow and fresh ideas are welcomed, #JustAddWater.

Would you like to work within a collaborative team where your skills and experience can make a difference? Are you an experienced Accountant seeking a new opportunity within a trusted and forward-thinking company?

We currently have an opportunity for a Tariff and Commercial Accountant to join our team based in Exeter. Joining us on a full-time permanent basis, you will receive a competitive salary of £40,000 – £50,000 per annum plus excellent benefits.

About the role:

In this role you will be focussed on delivering clear and comprehensive revenue information to the business, whilst driving continuous improvement across the team. You will be involved from the initial tariff preparation phase through to revenue recognition, management information, statutory and regulatory reporting and audit support.

What you'll be doing:

Preparing the charges and tariffs for your region including detailed analysis and commentary, and published documents.
Leading / Assisting (as appropriate to each project) the development of new charges / charge structures / edits to existing charges.
Leading contact for external assurance / review on charges for your region
Supporting the preparation of forecasting, budgets and ad-hoc analysis or information to support specific projects, initiatives or decision making by management.
Maintaining and accurately executing business processes and controls relevant to your region in line with established company policies and procedures.
Taking ownership of Annual Performance report in your designated region
Supporting response to Ofwat and Industry consultations and queries
Supporting market engagement and communication

What we are looking for:

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified (or equivalent)
Technically sound knowledge of Management Accounting (accruals/prepayments/journal processing)
Strong Excel skills (Pivot tables, lookup formulas SQL queries)
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and influence at all levels of the business to build key working relationships

What's in it for you:

We know that the support and commitment of our staff is key to our success so you will receive the opportunity for ongoing development and training for a long-term career with us. We’re one of the largest companies in the South West and are proud to have been awarded Investors in People recognition. In return, we offer an excellent range of benefits including:

Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
A discretionary Bonus
Competitive Contributory Pension
Share-save Scheme
Various health benefits
Wellbeing support programmes
A range of Group Discounts
Cycle to Work Scheme
Financial support services
And plenty more!

Closing Date: Monday 31st March, 2025

Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness.

Our core values which are essential to our success are:

Be Rock Solid - Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on.

Be You - We want you to bring your best everyday. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way.

Be the Future - Embrace change. Drive Progress. Own the challenge.

Tariff and Commercial Accountant

South West Water

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