Lead Accountant ( Risk and Controls)

Our people are what makes Severn Trent a truly exciting and inclusive place to work. We’re a team of over 9,000 people with a purpose to deliver one of life’s essentials, and we do it all while thriving in our unique culture.

We’re a growing, Midlands based FTSE100 plc and welcome people from all walks of life, celebrating their individuality, as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our customers Our long-standing commitment to sustainability is demonstrated in our leadership on renewable energy generation, sustainable management of our land, and dedicated programmes to support our people and our local communities.

It’s an exciting time to join, as we have a huge ambition to deliver bigger and better than ever before over our next 5-year regulatory period. If you’re seeking an exciting and thoroughly rewarding career in Finance, Severn Trent is the place to be.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW  

We have an exciting new opportunity for you to join our Finance team as a Finance Risk and Controls Lead Accountant based at our head office in Coventry. The role has been created following the Financial Reporting Council’s (FRC’s) implementation of the updated UK Corporate Governance Code which has strengthened board accountability for the effectiveness of risk and internal control frameworks and enhanced focus on the group’s corporate governance and processes relating to financial reporting.

This role will lead the group’s response to these reforms, focusing principally on the effectiveness of the group’s internal controls on financial reporting. The role will focus on documentation of control activities, implementation of control improvements, distribution of information and communication with the finance department and monitoring activities.

Key responsibilities will include:

Lead the financial reporting controls agenda
Maintain a programme of activities to enhance the controls culture in the Finance Team
Improve documentation of control activities and perform process risk assessments
Evaluate quality of data and information needed to support control objectives
Monitor and communicate monthly control compliance via finance-wide compliance meeting
Providing thought leadership on any further developments in corporate reform relating to financial reporting controls

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE 

To be considered for this role, you’ll need:

Financial qualification in ACCA, ACA or CIMA
Ability to handle complex technical financial reporting/accounting issues.
Experience of a group consolidation process either as auditor or within a finance team.

In addition, you should have the ability to work as part of a team and adhere to challenging deadlines. Experience of operating and/or auditing financial reporting controls in a large/complex environment would be required. Having the ability to build strong and credible working relationships across the organisation is a must.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU  

Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. We’ll reward you for it, too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live. 

With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite's perks that you’ll get being part of the Seven Trent family:

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

At Severn Trent, you’ll be joining a culture that cares, one that works together to achieve, grow, and develop. And when it comes to our employee engagement scores – they’re some of the highest of energy and utility companies globally, and we believe that is down to our wonderful culture, created by our wonderful people.

That why’s when it comes to how we work, we want to keep up those special in-person moments, to keep our culture alive. But don’t get us wrong, we understand the flexibility that working remotely can bring. Which is why when it comes to how we work – you’ll usually find us in the office, but when you need to work remotely, we’re here for it, when you need it – if suitable for your role.