Assistant Management Accountant - United Kingdom - Veolia

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Salary: Competitive salary plus Veolia Benefits (see below) Hours: Full Time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday Location: Padworth with Hybrid working (core hours office based 3 days minimum) 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 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: We are looking for an Assistant Management Accountant to cover maternity leave as part of the Finance Team on the West Berkshire Contract. This is a varied role which will have responsibility for assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts, forecasting and budgeting to support the operational performance of the contract.

Duties will include:

• Produce monthly journals and management accounts together with analysis and investigation of results and variances
• Regular interaction with the contract and operations managers to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and resolve balance sheet queries
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts
• Assist with monthly production of contract invoices for the client
• Assist with quarterly contractual reporting for the client
• Support with the year end statutory audit process
• Provide support to the Finance Manager including any ad hoc requests
• Remain compliant with group financial policies and procedures What we're looking for: Essential
• Previous experience in monthly management account production and variance analysis within tight deadlines
• Organised and methodical approach to their work with keen eye for the required detail to ensure accuracy of all financial transactions
• Confident communicator with the ability to build strong relationships with multi layer stakeholders and management
• Financial systems experience. Workday and Adaptive Planning would be an advantage
• Google Office applications and advanced Excel experience Desirable
• Working towards a recognised accountancy qualification (i.e. AAT/CIMA/ACCA/ACA) 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr