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Financial & Commercial Accountant – Water & Heat
This is a new role which will sit within the Groups established Finance team of 12.
ESP Waters first customers came on supply in 2026 and due to rapid scaling up an accountant is needed to support the growth. ESP Heat is a newly launched segment, which expects to have the first customers on supply in 2026/7.
Role Purpose
To expand & develop the existing accounting processes and analysis for the water business, and later the new heat business.
To provide meaningful MI within the business to support the ongoing development of the commercial proposition.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure revenue & cost recognition within the water business is accurate.
Set up and maintain robust reconciliation for water in/water out.
Provide meaningful P&L analysis at a site level.
Assist Pricing with review of cost assumptions.
Ofwat financial reporting.
Oversee third party white label billing provider, ensuring all reporting provided is accurate and reconciles.
Ad hoc internal reporting
Assist in setting up Heat billing ahead of consumers going live, then all of the above for water again for heat as the business grows.
Key Skills
Qualified ACA/ACCA accountant.
At least 2/3 years PQE experience.
Technically strong (IT, excel & financial accounting)
Experience of water or heat utilities, or consumer billing ideal but not essential.
Person Specification
Self- starter able to problem solve and apply initiative to create processes, workflows and reporting from scratch.
Able to manage multiple work streams concurrently.
Confident communicator, used to interacting at all levels within the business.
Job Advert
Financial & Commercial Accountant – Water & Heat
This is a new role which will sit within the Groups established Finance team of 12.
ESP Waters first customers came on supply in 2026 and due to rapid scaling up an accountant is needed to support the growth. ESP Heat is a newly launched segment, which expects to have the first customers on supply in 2026/7.
Role Purpose
To expand & develop the existing accounting processes and analysis for the water business, and later the new heat business.
To provide meaningful MI within the business to support the ongoing development of the commercial proposition.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure revenue & cost recognition within the water business is accurate.
Set up and maintain robust reconciliation for water in/water out.
Provide meaningful P&L analysis at a site level.
Assist Pricing with review of cost assumptions.
Ofwat financial reporting.
Oversee third party white label billing provider, ensuring all reporting provided is accurate and reconciles.
Ad hoc internal reporting
Assist in setting up Heat billing ahead of consumers going live, then all of the above for water again for heat as the business grows.
Key Skills
Qualified ACA/ACCA accountant.
At least 2/3 years PQE experience.
Technically strong (IT, excel & financial accounting)
Experience of water or heat utilities, or consumer billing ideal but not essential.
Person Specification
Self- starter able to problem solve and apply initiative to create processes, workflows and reporting from scratch.
Able to manage multiple work streams concurrently.
Confident communicator, used to interacting at all levels within the business.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Financial & Commercial Accountant – Water & Heat position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in London offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
