Finance Administrator - Thames Water

Emcor Uk; Horsham; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is looking for a finance assistant to manage AP functions and support invoicing procedures. The role requires strong Excel skills and a proactive customer-first approach. The ideal candidate has experience in finance or related fields and is comfortable liaising with various stakeholders. The company promotes diversity and offers numerous employee benefits, including generous holidays and a range of perks.

Benefits

25 Days holidays + Bank holidays

Holiday Buy Scheme

Internal recognition scheme with vouchers

Flex Benefits

Bike To Work Scheme

Paid volunteering and charity days

Health cash plan

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role or transferable skills from a related role.
• Comfortable using in-house finance and CAFM systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out AP functions for accurate and speedy payment of supplier invoices.
• Liaise with operational contacts regarding goods receipting.
• Support the Assistant Finance Manager with data for reports.

Skills

Experience within a finance related background

Competent knowledge and experience using Excel

Customer-first manner

Proactive and can-do approach

Job description

Location: Thames Water, Clear Water Court, Vastern Road, Reading

Salary: £26,208 + Company Benefits

Working hours: 0800-1700 Monday to Friday 40 hours per week

About EMCOR UK:

At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining our engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritise people in everything we do, collaborating closely with our customers to understand all their needs, from the big picture to day-to-day operations. Our purpose is to “create a better world at work”. Using our unique insight platform, "One Data World," we harness data‑driven intelligence to make informed decisions, adapting our services to meet our customers’ evolving requirements. This allows us to cultivate an enhanced workplace experience for their teams whilst optimising efficiency, meticulously managing every asset, and minimising their impact on the planet. All supported by our commitment to safety, compliance, and assurance. Our partnering approach empowers our customers to shape a better future. Whether guiding their path to net zero or redeveloping their facilities for enhanced efficiency, we create better places for work whilst taking away the burden of facility operations, freeing up our customers to concentrate on their business.

General

• To carry out AP functions within the contract to ensure accurate and speedy payment of supplier invoices.
• Raising and amending purchase orders to enable invoices to be processed
• Liaising with operational contacts regarding goods receipting
• Review and approve weekly timesheets
• Attend meetings with the internal finance team to agree tasks for invoicing
• Work alongside the Assistant Finance Manager to ensure all data is captured in a timely and accurate manner ahead of invoicing, reporting and client meetings
• Support the Assistant Finance Manager to collate data for customer reports
• Any other duties as requested.

About the role

• Suitable experience within a finance related background preferable
• Experience within a similar role or transferable skills from related role.
• Competent knowledge and experience using Excel and other Microsoft products
• Being comfortable to learn in house finance and CAFM systems
• A patient and "customer first" manner essential for this role, and being prepared to go the extra mile to complete the task on time, and to high standard
• A proactive and "can do" approach is key to the successful outcome for this role
• Any other reasonable requests from your manager

At EMCOR UK, we embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes you unique. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce fosters creativity, innovation, and better problem‑solving.

We encourage applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and growth, supported by our inclusive policies and practices.

Join us in our endeavour to build a culture of mutual respect and equity, a place where every voice is heard, and every individual is championed.

25 Days holidays + Bank holidays

Holiday Buy Scheme - up to 5 days a year

Industry leading Maternity & Paternity Policies

Refer a Friend scheme – worth £500 per referral

GEMS – Internal recognition scheme with vouchers for Amazon and retail/dining

Access to Flex Benefits: Discount Shopping, Gym, Mobile, Family Activities, Insurance, Dining Experience, Car Leasing and Breakdown Cover.

Bike To Work Scheme

Paid volunteering and charity days

Medicash - Health cash plan - Benefits covered include dental, optical, physiotherapy and a health & wellbeing.

Employee Assistance Programme - Offering guidance and advice on Personal, Health, Legal and Financial queries.