Assistant Financial Accountant

Veolia UK; Cannock; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in ecological transformation is seeking a Financial Accounting Reporting professional in Cannock. The role involves managing audits, providing financial insights, and ensuring compliance with financial procedures. Join a supportive team that values diversity and offers excellent benefits including training opportunities and a hybrid work model.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

Free onsite gym

Subsidised restaurant

Company pension scheme

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Paid volunteer day

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in finance auditing required.
• Personable and comfortable liaising with colleagues at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage audit processes and respond to audit requests.
• Provide financial information like costs, budgets, and forecasts.
• Assist in implementing new finance policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Part qualified in ACA, ACCA, CIMA or AAT

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary: up to £37000 dependant on experience plus Veolia benefits and bonus scheme

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: Cannock, Staffordshire

Hybrid - Home/Cannock office

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

In this role you will be responsible for aspects of Financial Accounting Reporting undertaken at the Finance Shared Service Centre. This includes:

• Responding to audit requests
• Managing the audit throughout the process
• providing advice to local accountants on finance matters
• Works with management to provide financial information as needed, like costs, budgets, forecasts as needed
• Highlights potential non-compliance issues with financial procedures to relevant managers
• Assists in implementing new group finance policies and procedures in the business area
• Collaborates with the finance team to assist with other ad hoc tasks
• Collaborate with others to complete balance sheet reconciliations
  
  

What Are We Looking For

• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
• Personable and comfortable liaising with colleagues at all levels of the organisation
• Part qualified in a formal accounting qualification e.g ACA, ACCA, CIMA or AAT complete
• Experience in finance auditing
  
  

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.