Assistant Management Accountant

Salary: Competitive salary plus Veolia benefits

Location: Hybrid - Home/Dunfermline office 

This role is being offered as a 9-12 month fixed term contract.

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:

• Acting as a strong business partner, building a good working relationship with both finance and operational teams to understand the contract deliverables and the financial impact of these is key to this role. 

• Communicating regularly with contract managers, other finance personnel including financial controller and regional financial controller. 

• Establishing good working relationships with operations teams.

• Financial management reporting of our water retail business and Edinburgh Airport contract. The role supports operations and project managers to achieve financial targets.

• Intercompany overhead allocations.

• Preparation of the management accounts in a timely manner and alert senior management if there are any concerns or issues.

• Monthly variance analysis against budget and forecast.

• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts. 

• Reporting accurate financial information that will be used for business decisions.

• Processing accounting transactions including accruals and prepayments.

• Financial management reporting of our water retail business and Edinburgh Airport contract. The role supports operations and project managers to achieve financial targets.

• Balance sheet reconciliations.

• The role will have exposure to other areas of the business.

What we're looking for:

• This role would suit a Part Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) although not essential, with previous experience in a similar role.

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

• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail

• Competent Google Sheets /Excel and Computer skills are required

• Experience with Workday and Adaptive Insights would be an advantage

• Able to understand, question, organise and challenge a range of financial data

• Working both as an individual and as part of a small team

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.