Management Accountant

Salary: Competitive plus Veolia benefits

Location: Hybrid- Home/ Portsmouth, Basingstoke and Poole (some travel will be required)

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:

• Car or car allowance

• Yearly bonus scheme

• 25 days of annual leave 

• Access to our company pension scheme

• 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:

• To produce accurate monthly management accounts for our commercial based operations within the South of England, relating to our Commercial waste collections.

• Preparing forecasts and budgets in liaison with Business Unit Managers providing support and advice for new projects/contracts when required. Applicants will need a keen eye for detail! 

• Ensuring all contracts within the remit are compliant with company finance procedures and policies. Applicants must be willing to challenge processes they believe could be improved and are encouraged to take initiative to implement improvements. 

• Developing operational plans, e.g. new services, in tandem with the Business Unit Manager. 

What we’re looking for:

• A qualified ACCA or CIMA Accountant with experience in management accounting is essential. Nearly or part qualified would be considered with relevant experience.

• Experience in industrial/commercial management accounts preparation and reporting. Waste industry knowledge would also be advantageous.

• IT literacy, including at least intermediate skills with Excel and Google Sheets are required, and any exposure to Workday and Adaptive Insights is also highly desirable.

• Organisational skills and the ability to work to strict deadlines, accuracy and attention to detail.

• Strong interpersonal skills are required to liaise confidently with other parts of the business.

• An individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to provide industry-leading customer service to all internal and external customers.

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.