Financial Accountant

Salary Competitive Salary and other Veolia benefits 

Location: Hybrid -Cannock (WS11 8JP) 

Duration: Fixed Term Contract until June 2027 

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: 

• To ensure that centrally controlled balance sheet reconciliations in the team’s remit are of a consistently high quality, with minimal aged and unknown items. 

• Ensure that all month end tasks including opening / closing ledgers, posting of centrally controlled journals and other deadlines for Budget and Forecast are met. 

• Responsible for other Financial Accounting processes including postings and mappings for Insurance claims and distriubution of monthly reports.

• Development of the General Ledger Balance Sheet team to deliver an engaged and high performing function. 

• Review processes to identify efficiencies and implement better ways of working in current processes.

• Management, reporting and review of aged GRIR transactions.

• Liaise with internal and external auditors on all matters concerning the team

• Resolves queries, fulfill requests from the wider business.

What are we looking for?

Essential:

• Fully Qualified – ACA, ACCA or CIMA (no exams remaining)

• Advanced Excel & Google skills 

• Able to work unsupervised, in an organised way, able to manage own time and prioritise work proactively to meet all deadlines

• Able to demonstrate excellent attention to detail to produce accurate information

• Be able to thrive when working in a complex and dynamic environment, demonstrating an enquiring mind and positive ethos

Desirable:

• Balance sheet reconciliation review experience in a large complex business

• Working in a general ledger team

• Experience of managing and leading a team 

• Knowledge of Workday 

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.