Assistant Accountant

Salary: £competitive, plus bonus enhanced pension

Location: Cannock, Staffordshire with hybrid working offered

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:

As the Assistant Accountant for IWE Corporate you will partner with the Technical Direction management teams ensuring accurate, timely, and insightful information is available to support business decisions.

• Producing accurate monthly management accounts for the Technical Direction teams and reporting results to the Technical Direction director,  managers and the Financial Controller 

• Manage the TMS (Timesheeting process) for the Water & Energy Technical Direction teams

• Produce quarterly presentations on Technical Direction Cost V Bud analysis including analysis on over/ under recovery for review with the FD and COO

• Support PM’s/ Ops teams by providing analysis on technical time/ costs

• Assist in preparing forecasts and budgets in liaison with the Technical Direction teams and wider finance teams -  providing support and advice where required

• Support the wider IWE Corporate finance team with audit queries

• Collaborate with other team members to complete balance sheet reconciliations

• Collaborate with the finance team to assist with other ad hoc tasks

• Key participant in  continuous improvement initiatives

What we're looking for:

Essential:

Part Qualified in a recognised accountancy qualification, with experience gained in a commercial or professional environment

Excellent spreadsheet skills

Good organisation and ability to work to tight deadlines

Strong presentation and communication

Accuracy and attention to detail

Financial problem solving and analysis

Desirable:

Broad system skills - working knowledge of Workday/SAP ideal

Operationally astute

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.