Kelda Group Limited
Accountant
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About Yorkshire Water
Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water:
- Competitive salary based on experience: £45,406 - £56,757 (band 4A)
- Annual incentive-related bonus (maximum £1,000 opportunity)
- Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)
- Development opportunities following our Accountant progression plan
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, plus 2 extra wellness days
- Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
- Comprehensive benefits package including:
- Health cash plan scheme
- Critical illness insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life assurance and partner cover
- Retail savings scheme
- Online GP service
- Cycle to work scheme
- Gym membership discounts
Location & Work Arrangements
- Initially based in Bradford (moving to Leeds Valley Park from September 2026)
- Hybrid working model (minimum 1 day in office per week in Bradford/Leeds)
- Permanent role: 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday
The Opportunity
We are seeking an Accountant to join our Accounting & Control Finance team. This is your chance to:
- Drive financial excellence for the Kelda Group
- Provide efficient, compliant accounting services
- Play a critical role in delivering strategic financial insights for regulatory and business needs
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Beyond providing essential services, we:
- Safeguard 5.4 million people’s water and wastewater
- Protect communities and the environment
- Operate 24/7, 365 days a year
- Navigate emerging legislation, investment demands, and evolving customer needs
Responsibilities
We’re looking for an Accountant to:
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory and statutory obligations (including H&S)
- Deliver full financial reporting, ensuring deadlines and accuracy are met
- Maintain and improve financial ledger activities (accruals, journals, etc.)
- Establish and uphold financial controls and reporting best practices
- Develop system controls and create updated processes/documents
- Support Business Planning within the wider Kelda group
- Review and approve monthly audit journals and working capital reconciliations
- Collaborate across Finance and business teams
- Spearhead ad hoc finance projects.
About the Role
Key themes:
- All-round support for financial integrity, from statutory compliance to high-level reporting
- Proactive development of systems, processes, and teamwork
- Strategic impact: drive financial excellence for the entire group
Requirements & Qualifications
Essential Qualifications
- Partially qualified or qualified accountant (or relevant experience)
- Proven proficiency in SAP and advanced Excel skills
Required Competencies
- Analytical mindset: Identify trends, resolve problems with precision
- Flexible yet structured: Graspading remote flexibility while delivering consistent results
- Communication: Translate financial data for non-specialists
- Initiative: Work independently and prioritise deadlines
- Relationship-building: Work collaboratively across Finance and beyond
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Flexible Work Anytime
Our 24/7 operations line-up with our commitment to flexibility—enabling flexible work patterns and hybrid arrangements where possible. We encourage job sharing to facilitate a successful work-life balance.
Additional Support
- We’re proud of our disability/accessibility commitments:
- Maintain the right environment for all applicants through reasonalbe adjustments
- Complete estos-through 3rd party disclosure checks for successful candidates
- Pre-employment requirements include Counter Terrorist/ Clearance Checks or health assessments
Next Steps
- This role must close Thursday, 16th July 2026—apply now!
- For successful candidates, proceed to aligned checks and medicos.
- Applications not accepted via agencies.
Application Note
Please include:
- Up-to-date CV
- Cover letter outlining relevant finance/accounting experience
Accessibility note: Disclose any needs/conditions during application—we will work with you to offer support.
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