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Financial Accountant
Financial Accountant (37 hours per week, Permanent)
Location: Contractual base in Salvus House, Durham (with hybrid working opportunities)
Salary range: £38,372 - £47,961 (pro rata), plus a discretionary bonus potential of up to 8% of annual salary
Job Level: C
Reporting to: Finance Manager
About the Role
The Financial Control team at Wave manages the organisation's financial control framework, producing monthly and annual financial reports, and maintaining risk-mitigating controls to enhance financial accuracy. You'll oversee external audit coordination, tax compliance, and banking relationships while working in a dynamic environment.
This role specifically focuses on the day-to-day treasury function, including:
- Cash management
- Cashflow forecasting
- Management accounts preparation
- VAT returns
Ideal candidates will have a background in financial controls, management accounts, and treasury activities.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Daily/weekly/monthly cashflow forecasting to meet bank and shareholder requirements
- Ensure an efficient cash position through liasion with banks
- Maintain and manage Wave’s Treasury Policy while ensuring compliance with banking agreements
- Coordinate quarterly bank audits
- Prepare monthly management accounts and VAT returns
- Assist in annual statutory accounts preparation
- Support the external audit process
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About Us
Wave is the UK’s leading business water retailer, serving over 300,000 customers with water efficiency solutions. We’ve won the Water Retailer of the Year award three times (2021, 2023, 2025)—recognised for our commitment to sustainability, social value, and exceptional customer service.
As a ** центром employee-focused organisation**, we foster a culture of growth, learning, and wellbeing. With 300+ employees working flexibly across two UK locations, we balance high performance with support through **hybrid working models, wellness initiatives, and deep career development opportunities.
Why Join Wave?
Wealth & Finances ✔ Industry-leading pension scheme (Wave matches contributions up to 5% employee/10% employer) ✔ Bonus potential ✔ Access to Perkbox (discounts on fashion, groceries, travel, fitness, cinema tickets etc.) ✔ Income protection scheme ✔ Personal accident insurance ✔ 4x salary life assurance ✔ Free onsite parking
Time Off & Flexibility ✔ Annual leave: 24 days rising to 26 (plus bank holidays) ✔ Holiday bonuses available ✔ Extra perks: Birthday day off, half day for New Year’s Eve ✔ 1 day paid volunteering leave
Wellbeing Support ✔ Hybrid/flexible working options ✔ 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme ✔ Health cashback/insurance scheme ✔ Cycle to work scheme ✔ Free flu shots
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Family-Friendly Policies ✔ Enhanced maternity/paternity pay ✔ Extended shared parental/adoption leave
Essential Requirements
- Experience in cashflow/working capital management with banking arrangements and compliance responsibilities
- Hands-on expertise in financial reporting
- Knowledge of accounting principles and statutory accounts preparation
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong analytical/problem-solving skills
- Ability to implement robust financial processes and controls
- Chartered accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
Closing Date: 4pm, 16 July 2026 Interviews: Week commencing 3 August 2026
About Wave’s Culture We are a proudly inclusive employer that values diversity across all backgrounds. If you require adjustments (e.g., menopause support, neurodiversity accommodations), please contact Recruitment@wave-utilities.co.uk.
To Apply: Submit your CV and covering letter. Essential for consideration.
Join Wave to make a meaningful impact as we grow sustainably and support our vision: delivering water efficiency that drives a positive difference.
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