Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum plus company car, bonus and Veolia benefits
Location: Hybrid / Dunfermline or East Kilbride (some travel required to client sites)
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;
- Be the main Business Partner in respect of the MoD & TWM Scotland area of IWE North Region supporting the sub-regions General Manager and Operational Team.
- Production of monthly management accounts and reports and monthly reconciliation of balance sheet items in respect of the sub region
- Production of monthly consolidated forecast for the sub-region
- Production and distribution of monthly consolidated regional financial results and reports
- Supervision of one Assistant Management Accountant
- Attendance at finance based regional meetings e.g P&L reviews, forecast reviews and budget reviews
- Assistance and coordination of information flow in respect of annual statutory audit
- Assisting in the preparation of 1 entity's Statutory Accounts
- Assistance in the production of the 5-year rolling Financial Business Plan
- Preparation of annual budget
- The maintenance of several rolling models including Profit Share and Benchmarking ensuring all required criteria and deadlines are met and the appropriate information is shared internally with the client
- Close working with Commercial Manager to identify and understand the Financial reporting requirements of the respective contracts and that the business is fully compliant with contractual obligations
- Supervision of the production of monthly invoices and assisting credit control when required in securing payments
- Produce financial analysis and propose actions to improve
- Preparation of Financial Statements for Board meetings
- Ensure optimum cash flow for business including efficient dividend payments and also ensuring impairment testing is done on a regular basis
- Processing accounting transactions
- Track contracts' financial status and performance to identify areas for potential improvement
- Seek out methods for minimising financial risk to the company
- Maintain effective communication with commercial and operational colleagues, other parts of the business, clients and internal and external audit to sustain a high reputation for financial governance
- Stay up to date with technological advances and accounting software to be used for financial purposes
- Understand and adhere to financial regulations and legislation
What we're looking for;
- Minimum 5 years post qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or relevant QBE with good knowledge of accounting standards
- Strong IT skills including Workday, Google Suite and Infor
- Able to understand, question, organise and challenge a range of financial data
- Excellent interpersonal skills that establish and maintain excellent relationships and credibility quickly with key stakeholders and operational management
- Through effective communication skills, presents ideas and information in a way that creates a climate in which others are informed and want to participate
- Self-motivated and confident, capable of working independently
- Highly organised with a diligent and acute attention to detail
- Able to meet tight deadlines
- Management skills, create a team spirit, organised, structured and solution orientated
- Be proactive and flexible in their approach
- Offer a high level of commitment
- Contribute to a positive team atmosphere
- Permanent appointment to the role is dependent upon the candidate successfully obtaining a Full Security Clearance
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.
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.
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.
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.
