Management Accountant

Veolia; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company is looking for a Management Accountant based in the UK. This role involves providing financial support for Heat Networks contracts, leading the month-end process, and guiding a trainee accountant. The ideal candidate is ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified, with experience in management accounting. Offering a competitive salary and benefits, it's a great opportunity to contribute to meaningful financial transformation in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

Access to company pension scheme

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Resources for physical and mental health support

One paid day for community volunteering

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Experience in management accounting or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide management accounting support for Heat Networks contracts.
• Responsible for reporting and analysis of month-end results.
• Manage and mentor a trainee accountant.
• Preparation of budgets and forecasts.
• Support investment papers and commercial decision-making.

Skills

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Ability to prioritise and multi-task

Job description

Management Accountant

Salary OTE of £54250.00 plus pension and other Veolia benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: Hybrid - Aldermaston (RG7 8UA) or Kingswood (WS11 8JP)

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
• 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 South finance team during a period of significant growth and transformation. As Management Accountant, you’ll play a key role in supporting the new and existing contracts within the Heat Networks portfolio, closely with the operation and finance stakeholders.

As you develop in the role, you’ll expand your remit across the wider IWE South business units, supporting 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.

• Provide management accounting support all Heat Networks contracts within the business unit, including month‑end reporting and analysis
• Submit consolidated results into Workday ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines
• Responsible for one direct report, trainee accountant
• Review and preparation of balance sheet reconciliations
• Complete Vector submissions in line with business requirements
• 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
• Lead on project to outsource billing and CRM services for customers
• 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.