Accounts Assistant

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Type: 12 month fixed term contract

Salary: Competitive salary plus Veolia Benefits inc bonus scheme (list below)

Location: Aldermaston, Reading / Cannock, Staffordshire

Hybrid - Home/office 1 -2 days per week

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 purpose of this is to provide accounting and administrative support to the Heat Network finance team. This support will involve gaining experience from the current team to grow within the region to take on responsibility for some contracts. Within this role you will:

• Support with the monthly management accounts
• Maintain monthly management account postings
• Reviewing Analytical data
• Completing balance Sheet and processing reconciliations
• Reviewing project efficiencies for revenue and costs
• Monthly reconciliation of payroll expenses for the team
• Support with Budgeting and Forecasting
• Assist with Audit Queries for internal stakeholders

What we're looking for:

• Working towards an accountancy qualification with a recognised UK accounting body (e.g AAT qualified or progressing to CIMA, ACCA)
• Previous experience working within a responsible busy finance role
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to multitask
• Experience and understanding of the Google Suite such as Google Docs, sheets, meet, calendars

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 2023, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation and Highly Commended as a workplace for 55+.

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.

Here at Veolia, we're proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer. 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. So no matter their age, gender, gender expression, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexuality or veteran status, every applicant who meets the minimum requirements will be considered fully.