Job Title - Accounting Technician

Salary - Up to £30,000 depending on experience plus Veolia benefits  

Location - Hybrid with office working in Shrewsbury at least 3 times a week 

Hours - Full time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

We are looking for an Accounting Technician to join our Finance Team within the Treatment business. This role will have responsibility for assisting with the management and financial accounting of our brand new state-of-the-art plastics recycling facility, accurately reporting the financial position and supporting decision makers.

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 do

Main duties will include: 

• Produce monthly journals, Management Accounts reporting, reconciliations and variance analysis in a timely manner for the PRF
• Liaise with operational teams to correlate operational performance to financial output.
• Assist in preparation of budgets and forecasts for the areas of responsibility. 
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and resolve balance sheet queries.
• Undertaking ad hoc project work as required and remaining compliant with all Veolia policies and procedures.
• Assist with annual audits.

The experience you will need

Essential:

• Confident communicator with the ability to build strong relationships with multi-layer stakeholders and management.
• Have strong logic and analytical skills.
• Self starter, self-motivated, with strong time management skills. 
• Strong organisation skills and a high degree of professionalism.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in monthly management accounts production to tight deadlines and providing relevant commentary and analysis to support.
• Proficient in google sheets
• Level 3 AAT
• Progression post AAT to Studying towards accounting qualification (AAT, CIMA, ACCA or ACA)

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.