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Assistant Accountant
Assistant Accountant | Veolia
Salary: up to £38,000 dependent on experience, plus bonus and a range of Veolia benefits
Working Arrangement: 40 hours per week – hybrid model with a minimum of 3 days at our Wirral office (CH41 1EB)
About Veolia
Here at Veolia, we see the world differently—every waste stream, water cycle, and energy opportunity as a chance to create a better planet for everyone.
We’re searching for an Assistant Accountant who aligns with our ambition for Ecological Transformation. Our people are at the heart of everything—proudly collaborating with communities, safeguarding the environment, and embedding an inclusive culture.
Key Responsibilities
As an Assistant Accountant, you’ll play a critical support role in the Merseyside & Halton Finance Team, growing into a broader understanding of the end-to-end financial process.
Core Duties:
- Assist in timely and accurate financial reporting, reconciliations, and analysis to support decision-making.
- Work closely with the Financial Controller, Administrators, Operations Managers, and Finance teams to ensure:
- Compliance with financial policies and procedures.
- Accurate recording of transactions and robust financial controls.
- Prepare management accounts, including:
- Posting journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Reviewing risk areas and potential inaccuracies.
- Conduct financial analysis, tracking variances vs forecasts and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
- Support forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning, utilising Workday, PowerBI, and Adaptive Planning.
- Assure compliance in audit processes, including helped with statutory accounts where applicable.
- Contribute to project-based work (investments, renewals, extensions).
- Provide financial insights on budgets, forecasts, and operational costs to local managers.
- Collect, organise, and analyse KPIs related to financial performance and operational growth initiatives.
- Manage your own workload in line with accounting timelines and ad-hoc requests.
- Handle monthly invoicing of materials sales while supporting Finance Admin queries when needed.
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Essential Requirements
- Part-qualified or newly-qualified Accountant (with CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent).
- Advanced Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets proficiency, including:
- Pivot Tables – data transformations & analysis.
- Advanced formulas – financial modelling capabilities.
- Strong Organisation & Self-Motivation – able to work independently under tight deadlines.
- Proactive mindset with exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal abilities and confidence in stakeholder relations (working across disciplines).
- Hands-on experience with accounting systems.
- Attention to detail and accurate number handling.
Desirable Attributes
- Experience in waste/environmental sector finance (preferred but not mandatory).
- Familiarity with Workday, Adaptive Planning (acumatica) and financial reporting tools.
- Previous statutory accounts preparation.
What We Offer
A rewarding career with purpose—backed by support and innovation-proven benefits:
Development
- Upward career growth opportunities with full organisation backing.
- Training & development programme designed to help you reach your full potential.
Well-being
- Access to 24-hour virtual GP services (for you and household members).
- Flexible physical, mental, and financial health support tools (coaching, budgeting).
- Early-pay access to wages: use your earned salary when needed.
- Annual paid leave for community volunteerism—balance your purpose while contributing to impact.
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Financial Rewards
- Company pension scheme – secure your financial future from day one.
- Employee financial wellbeing support (early wage payments, savings plans, budgeting).
- Discounts on groceries, retail, and befower products via Veolia perks.
Work-Life Balance
- Hybrid model with 3 mandatory in-office days per week at Wirral (CH41 1EB).
- Design & manage your schedule to fit accounting deadlines and ad-hoc tasks.
Culture & Recognition
- Named 2023, 2024, and 2025 Best Places to Work by The Sunday Times.
- An organisation that values and rewards corporate responsibility.
- Flexible interviews and applications under a Disability Confident Employer scheme.
Why Join Veolia?
We are committed to leadership in ecological transformation—empowering our team every step of the way.
Our Values:
- Community Spirit – Together, we care for people and planet.
- Responsibility – Doing what’s fair and sustainable.
- Innovation – Pushing boundaries to deliver change.
- Customer-Focus – Putting people at the heart of solutions.
- Respect – Valuing uniqueness and creating inclusive environments.
Our 14,000+ global team members turn opportunity into impact daily—strengthening communities and exploring new frontiers. We see potential in every person, and with innovative culture, believe you can too.
Ready to become part of our difference? Start your application journey today.
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