Accounting Technician

Veolia; Cannock; Hybrid; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company is seeking an Accounts Assistant in Cannock. The ideal candidate will produce financial reports, assist in budgeting, and collaborate with teams to enhance performance. Essential skills include strong analytical and communication abilities. This full-time role offers a salary of £27,000 plus benefits, with opportunities for growth and community involvement. Join us to drive meaningful change and support ecological transformation.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

Access to company pension scheme

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Support for physical and mental health

Paid volunteer day each year

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable.
• Ability to adapt to new processes and systems required.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly journals and Management Accounts reporting.
• Liaise with operational teams on financial output.
• Assist in preparation of budgets and forecasts.

Skills

Confident communicator

Strong logic and analytical skills

Self-starter

Time management skills

Strong organization skills

Education

Level 3 AAT or working towards completion

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Accounts Assistant

Salary: £27,000 plus Veolia benefits

Grade: 4.3

Location: Cannock, Staffordshire - Hybrid working

Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you

• 25 days of annual leave
• Access to our company pension scheme
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What will you be doing?

We are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join our Finance Team within the Industrial, Water and Energy business. This role will have responsibility for Eneteq, to accurately report the financial position and help drive future business performance.

• Produce monthly journals, Management Accounts reporting, reconciliations and variance analysis in a timely manner for Eneteq.
• Liaise with operational teams to correlate operational performance to financial output.
• Assist in preparation of budgets and forecasts for the areas of responsibility.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and resolve balance sheet queries.
• Undertaking ad hoc project work as required and remaining compliant with all Veolia policies and procedures.
• Assist with annual audits.

What we're looking for

Essential

• Confident communicator with the ability to build strong relationships with multi-layer stakeholders and management.
• Have strong logic and analytical skills.
• Self starter, self-motivated, with strong time management skills.
• Strong organisation skills and a high degree of professionalism.

Desirable

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Level 3 AAT or working towards completion of.
• Ability to adapt to new processes and systems.

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.