Accounting Technician

Veolia; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An ecological transformation company is seeking an Accounting Technician in Dagenham. You will support finance and operational teams with month-end processes, financial reporting, and budget monitoring. The ideal candidate is studying for a finance qualification and possesses strong communication skills. This role offers competitive salary and benefits, with a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Access to company pension scheme

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Resources for physical, mental and financial health

24-hour access to a virtual GP

Paid volunteer leave

Ongoing training opportunities

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident, proactive individual with good attention to detail.
• Proficient in using spreadsheets (Google or Excel).
• Studying towards a finance qualification (AAT, CIMA, ACCA).

Responsibilities

• Providing support to stakeholders in finance and operations.
• Preparing accruals, prepayment, and monthly journals.
• Performing P&L variance analysis.
• Assisting in budget and forecast preparation.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Proficient using spreadsheets

Strong verbal and written communication

Education

Studying towards a finance qualification (AAT, CIMA, ACCA)

Tools

Google Sheets

Excel

Job description

Overview

Accounting Technician

Salary: Competitive plus enhanced pension
Location: Dagenham Office with hybrid working offered

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.

Benefits

• 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
• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

Responsibilities

This role will be responsible for providing support to stakeholders across the finance and operational teams in relation to month end close processes, monthly management accounting, budget monitoring and variance analysis, financial reporting and assisting with ad hoc projects as required.

• Preparing accruals, prepayment and standard monthly journals
• P&L variance analysis (vs budget & prior year actuals)
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist with reporting for stakeholder meetings
• Assist in Budget & Forecast Preparation
• Assist in the detail required for Statutory audits

Qualifications

Essential

• An individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A confident, proactive individual who has good attention to detail
• Strong communicator (verbal and written)
• Studying towards a finance qualification (AAT, CIMA, ACCA)
• Proficient using spreadsheets (Google or Excel)

Desirable

• Knowledge of Workday Financials system would be beneficial but not essential

Next steps

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.