Management Accountant

Veolia; Cannock; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company in Cannock is seeking a Management Accountant to support business integration and financial reporting. The ideal candidate should be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with experience in financial management and strong communication skills. This hybrid position offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and multiple benefits including 25 days of annual leave and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

Onsite Gym at Cannock

Access to a company pension scheme

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Paid volunteer leave

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working within a similar role.
• Knowledge of accounting standards required.

Responsibilities

• Act as the finance liaison for the newly acquired business.
• Assist with the integration of the acquired business into finance systems.
• Support the development of investment papers and business cases.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills

Ability to prioritise and multi-task

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Job description

Management Accountant

Salary: Competitive salary plus car allowance, generous bonus scheme and enhanced pension

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: Hybrid - Cannock

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, option to purchase up to 5 additional days
• Onsite Gym at Cannock
• 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 day 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:

This is an exciting opportunity to join the IWE Commercial finance team during a period of significant growth and transformation. As Management Accountant, you'll play a key role in supporting the integration of a newly acquired business, working closely with the Financial Controller for IWE Commercial and liaising with the acquired business's finance director.

As you develop in the role, you'll expand your remit across the wider IWE Commercial business units, month‑end management accounting, budgets, forecasts, and investment papers. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant to gain broad commercial finance experience whilst contributing to meaningful business change.

• Act as the finance liaison for our newly acquired business, receiving their financial results for group consolidation and reporting
• Submit consolidated results into Workday ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines
• Complete Vector submissions in line with business requirements
• Assist with the integration of the acquired business into IWE Commercial's finance systems and processes
• Provide management accounting support to other IWE Commercial business units, including month‑end reporting and analysis
• Assist with the preparation of budgets, forecasts and reforecasts across the business
• Support the development of investment papers and business cases
• Produce ad‑hoc financial analysis and reporting to support commercial decision‑making
• Identify and drive process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and control
• Build strong working relationships with operational teams and finance colleagues across the business

What are we looking for?

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified
• Experience working within a similar role
• Knowledge of accounting standards required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills required
• Ability to prioritise, multi‑task, work independently and meet deadlines

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.