Accounting Technician

Veolia; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Accounts Technician to assist in producing monthly management accounts and managing financial reporting for stakeholders. This role entails a proactive approach to financial data management and offers substantial opportunities for training and development. Applicants should be studying towards a finance qualification and possess excellent communication skills.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

Free onsite gym

Subsidised restaurant

Access to company pension scheme

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Paid volunteer day

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Strong communication (verbal and written) skills required.
• Proactive individual with attention to detail.
• Team player with finance qualification studies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in production of monthly management accounts.
• Prepare accruals, prepayment and monthly journals.
• P&L variance analysis and balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Studying towards AAT, CIMA, ACCA

Tools

Excel

Google Office Suite

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary: Competitive salary plus Veolia Benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: Vanguard Way, Shrewsbury SY1 3TG

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
• Facilities including a free onsite gym, parking and subsidised restaurant
• 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:

As an Accounts Technician, you will assist in the production of the monthly management accounts for the Telford & Wrekin PFI, producing end to end management accounts and reviewing monthly results with stakeholders, as well as supporting forecast and budget preparation, and statutory audits. This includes

• 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

What we're looking for:

• An individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A confident, proactive individual who has good attention to detail.
• Strong communicator (verbal and written)
• A team player
• Studying towards a finance qualification (AAT, CIMA, ACCA).
• Knowledge of Excel and Google Office Suite would be advantageous.

What's next?

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

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.

• We prioritise your well-being with a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support you both personally and professionally.
• We prioritise your well-being with a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support you both personally and professionally.
• We prioritise your well-being with a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support you both personally and professionally.
• We prioritise your well-being with a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support you both personally and professionally.