Accounts Technician Level 3​/Apprentice

Overview

Ready to kick-start your future in Finance? Join Thames Water as an Accounts Technician Apprentice and gain hands-on experience working with skilled finance professionals. You’ll learn the ins and outs of accounting, reporting, and financial management, tackle meaningful projects.

• Support the Financial Planning and Accounting team with reporting, consolidations, and communications, while learning to apply strong financial controls
• Help prepare monthly performance reports and assist in developing KPI models
• Get involved in budgeting, forecasting, and long-term business planning
• Support the Management Accounting team with core financial processes, cycle closes, and compliance checks
• Assist in preparing information for statutory and regulatory accounts and audits

Location:

Clearwater Court, Reading (RG1 8DB
)

Hours:

36-hour week over four working days plus one training day

Start date:

September 2026

You’ll study with First Intuition, one of the UK’s leading finance training providers, through classroom and online learning, face-to-face and live online development days, with support from a dedicated skills coach and access to an online learning platform throughout your programme.

Qualification achieved:
Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Standard Level 3 or Level 4 Professional Accounting Technician Apprenticeship Standard & AAT level 4

Duration:
Permanent contract with an 18 month structured programme

• GCSE English and Maths (grade 9-4 / A-C)
• 3 A Levels (or predicted) in relevant subjects
• To be eligible for the Level 4 apprenticeship they need to have completed level 3 AAT or equivalent
• Good communication and time management skills
• Able to work well in a team and independently

To be eligible for the Level 4 apprenticeship they need to have completed level 3 AAT or equivalent. If they do not have this they will be signed up to complete Level 3 Apprenticeship.

• Excellent salary: £22,500 annum
• Annual Leave: 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)
• Performance-related pay linked to company performance measures and targets
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON
• Access to benefits to support health, wellbeing, and finances – including health MOTs, physiotherapy, counselling, Cycle to Work, shopping vouchers, and life assurance

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive.

Learn more about our purpose and values.

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and excellent benefits.

If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family.

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, please let us know – we’re here to help and support.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.