Accounts Technician Level 3/4 Apprenticeship - Reading

Accounts Technician Level 3/4 Apprenticeship - Reading

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.

What you’ll be doing as an Accounts Technician Apprentice:

• 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

Where you’ll work:

Location: Clearwater Court, Reading (RG1 8DB)Hours: 36-hour week over four working days plus one training dayStart date: September 2026

Training and qualification

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 a 18 month structured programme

What you should bring to the role:

• 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.

What’s in it for you?

• 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 plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. 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.

Why choose us?

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, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help and support.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.

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

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button. Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.