Accounting Technician

Veolia; England; Hybrid; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their team at the Newhaven Energy Recovery Facility. This hybrid role involves supporting financial operations, managing accounts, and processing invoices. The ideal candidate will have strong Excel skills and excellent communication abilities, with a preference for those studying accounting. Great benefits including annual leave, training, and a supportive work environment are offered.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus option to purchase 5

Access to company pension scheme

Discounts on groceries

Resources for mental and physical health

One paid day for community volunteering

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong Excel/Google Sheets proficiency is essential.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills are required.
• Accounting qualification in progress is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Review monthly management accounts for multiple sites.
• Assist with the annual budget process.
• Process purchase orders and payments.
• Handle sales invoicing and support month-end processes.

Skills

Strong Excel/Google Sheets proficiency

Excellent communication and relationship management skills

Education

Currently studying towards an accounting qualification

Tools

Workday experience

Job description

Overview

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary: 29,000 plus enhanced pension

Location: Newhaven, with hybrid working

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, plus option to purchase 5 days per year
• 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 you'll be doing:

We are seeking an Accounts Assistant to join our team at the Newhaven Energy Recovery Facility. This vital role supports the financial operations of the South Downs Contract, reporting to the Financial Controller.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review monthly management accounts for HWRS sites, Composting Facility, Haulage & Overheads
• Assist with annual budget process
• Process purchase orders and payments
• Review contract tonnages and reconcile disposal charges
• Handle sales invoicing
• Support month-end processes and audit preparations
• Provide Workday system support to operational teams
• Prepare trial balances and balance sheet certifications
• Liaise with suppliers on invoice and payment queries

What we are looking for:

Essential

• Strong Excel/Google Sheets proficiency
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills

Desirable

• Currently studying towards an accounting qualification
• Workday experience preferred
• Previous experience in Haulage/Environmental waste services is advantageous

This role offers the opportunity to work with diverse operational teams and contribute to process improvements in a dynamic environment. While having no direct reports, the position involves providing guidance to administrative staff on financial and system matters.

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.