Assistant Accountant

Veolia; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company seeks an Assistant Accountant to support financial management tasks. This role involves preparing journal entries, producing management accounts, and assisting in audits. Ideal candidates are part-qualified finance professionals or fully qualified, with strong organizational skills and proficiency in Excel. The position offers a hybrid work model and a competitive salary with various benefits.

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 leave for community volunteering

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Part-qualified finance professionals or fully qualified candidates preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process journal entries and ledger transactions accurately.
• Produce accurate monthly management accounts with variance analysis.
• Prepare forecasts and budgets in liaison with finance teams.
• Support data collection and basic KPI analysis.
• Assist in auditing processes to ensure compliance.

Skills

Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets

Excellent organisational skills

Effective time management

Good communication skills

Education

Part-qualified finance professional (CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent)

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary: Competitive salary plus Veolia benefits

Location: Hybrid - Welby House, SW1V 1DW

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:

• 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, you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing:

The Assistant Accountant provides assistance to accounting teams in the preparation of accurate financial information for management decisions and monthly reporting. The role supports one or more business units within Veolia. This position requires strong attention to detail and organisational skills to effectively manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

• Prepare and process journal entries, ledger transactions, and reconciliations accurately and timely
• Producing accurate monthly management accounts with detailed variance analysis for the contract and reporting results to Contract Manager, Finance Manager, and operational managers
• Preparing forecasts and budgets in liaison with finance teams - providing support and advice where required
• Support the wider Municipal finance team with audit queries and pricing queries from clients
• Support data collection and basic analysis of operational KPIs and financial performance of the contract
• Collaborate with other team members to complete balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist in auditing processes to ensure compliance with policies/procedure and collaborate with the finance team to assist with other ad hoc tasks

What we're looking for:

Essential

• We are seeking candidates who are either part-qualified finance professionals progressing towards their (CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent), or fully qualified, seeking to develop their career
• Proficiency in spreadsheet as Microsoft Excel/ google sheets
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines and good communication skills

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.