Start your Finance career with Thames WaterJoin Thames Water as a Financial Controller 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 a Financial Controller Apprentice: Improve developer services by streamlining systems and processes.Ensure accurate financial recording, reconciliation, and timely period-end close.Provide clear insights on results and key cost drivers.Prepare audit-ready financial information and support year-end.Enhance finance processes for efficiency and consistency.Support regulatory returns and monitor reporting requirements.Deliver ad-hoc analysis to boost cost visibility and business cases. Where you will work:Location: Clearwater Court, Reading, RG1 8DB? Hours: 36 hours a week across four working days plus one off-the-job 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 and AAT level 4 Duration: Permanent contract with an 18-month struct