Assistant Accountant

Veolia; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company is seeking an Assistant Accountant to support financial reporting and management. The role requires candidates to either be part-qualified or fully qualified in finance and proficient in Excel. This position offers competitive salary, benefits, and a hybrid working environment. The company values supportive career development and inclusivity.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus option to purchase 5 days

Access to company pension scheme

Discounts on groceries and retail

24-hour access to a virtual GP

Paid volunteer day

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Candidates should be part-qualified or fully qualified finance professionals.
• Proficiency in spreadsheet tools such as Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets is essential.
• Strong organizational and time management skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process journal entries and ledger transactions.
• Produce accurate monthly management accounts with variance analysis.
• Assist in audit processes to ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with team members for balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Time management skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Part-qualified or fully qualified finance professionals (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)

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:

• 25 days annual leave plus option to purchase 5 days
• 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

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 final qualification level (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

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.