Assistant Accountant

Veolia; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental services company is looking for an Assistant Accountant to support financial processes in a hybrid working environment. The ideal candidate will help prepare financial information and management accounts while contributing to various audit tasks. This role requires proficiency in Excel and strong organisational skills. A commitment to continuous career development is essential. Join us to make a positive impact on the environment and your career.

Benefits

Access to company pension scheme

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Access to health resources

24-hour access to a virtual GP

Paid leave for volunteering

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Seeking candidates progressing towards CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent qualifications.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills required.
• Attention to detail is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process journal entries and reconciliations.
• Produce accurate monthly management accounts with variance analysis.
• Support financial forecasting and budget preparation.
• Assist with auditing processes and compliance.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets

Organisational skills

Time management skills

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Education

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

Fully qualified finance professionals

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, 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

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.