Accounts Assistant Leeds, England
Job description
Salary: Competitive salary plus Veolia Benefits
Hours: 40 hours per week
Location: Veolia Leeds Recycling and Energy Recovery Facility
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 sees the world in a similar way to take up an exciting Accounts Assistant role in our team at our Recycling and Energy Recovery Facility (RERF) site in Leeds..
Because of our responsibility when it comes to leading change, resourcing takes every single one of us, and this is how you can play your part. And if you’re looking for a career in the Finance sector and gain industry-leading experience in a thriving and supportive workplace., this role will suit you perfectly.
It doesn’t matter if you’re looking to overhaul the industry, or just do a good day’s work. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment in small and big ways, and contribute towards our inclusive culture.
What will you be doing?
As an Accounts Assistant, you will assist the Management Accountant and Financial Controller in the production of the monthly management accounts, PFI contractual reports and admin, purchase ordering system as well as support for budget preparation and statutory audits. This includes
- Assisting in financial reporting
- Processing of manual payments including the management and control of the community benefit fund
- Process month-end accruals and other journals within the company’s deadline
- Balance sheet reconciliations
- Assisting with the control of the purchase ordering system ensuring all queries are dealt with and PO’s are cleared in a timely manner
- Providing support management and reporting of maintenance accounts, including management of service agreements
- Manage and reconcile the Petty Cash Card
- Monitor the business-aged debts and other KPIs
- Assist in Budget Preparation
- Assist in the detail required for Statutory audits
What are we looking for?
- An individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to provide industry-leading customer service to all internal and external customers.
- A confident, proactive individual who has good attention to detail.
- Strong communicator (verbal and written) and
- Attention to detail
- A team player
- Interested in studying towards a finance qualification (AAT,CIMA,ACCA).
- Minimum GCSE education with minimum grade 5 (equivalent to level C) or above in Mathematics.
- Knowledge of Excel and Google Office Suite would be advantageous.
Our promise to you
Here at Veolia, we know that a genuinely good role goes both ways.
So alongside your salary or hourly pay, you’ll get 25 days of holiday alongside an extensive benefits package, which includes our market-leading pension and share scheme, alongside a range of employee discounts. Also to help you further, we provide mental health and financial support, so you can lean on us whenever you need to.
Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £18,000.00-£21,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- What are your salary expectations / needs for your next role?
Experience:
- Accounting: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: JR6972
