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Accounting Technician

Salary : Competitive plus enhanced pension

Location : Dagenham Office with hybrid working offered


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:

This role will be responsible for providing support to stakeholders across the finance and operational teams in relation to month end close processes, monthly management accounting, budget monitoring and variance analysis, financial reporting and assisting with ad hoc projects as required.

• Preparing accruals, prepayment and standard monthly journals
  
• P&L variance analysis (vs budget & prior year actuals)
  
• Balance sheet reconciliations
  
• Assist with reporting for stakeholder meetings
  
• Assist in Budget & Forecast Preparation
  
• Assist in the detail required for Statutory audits

What we're looking for:

Essential

• An individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A confident, proactive individual who has good attention to detail.
• Strong communicator (verbal and written)
• Studying towards a finance qualification (AAT, CIMA, ACCA). An individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient using spreadsheets (Google or Excel)

Desirable:

• Knowledge of Workday Financials system would be beneficial but not essential.

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.

Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable Supervisor

Part time - Charity sector | Lambeth | 21 hours per week | Office Based (Tue & Wed essential)

Are you an experienced Accounts Payable/Receivable professional looking to be in a supervisory role within a purpose-driven organisation?

Ashley Kate is working with a well-respected charity on an AP/AR Supervisor role, and this is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected charity and play a key role in supporting their finance operations.

Our client

This is a vibrant and growing charity that delivers life-changing nautical adventures for young people, helping to give them the best possible head start in life. Alongside this, they also provide personal and professional development opportunities for seafarers.

Working closely with staff and volunteers, they have developed a clear vision and strategy to continue driving forward, building on the incredible impact already made on the lives of thousands of young people; while ensuring volunteers receive the full support they deserve as a vital part of their success.

Based in the Lambeth office, this is an office-based role.

Purpose of the Role

The main purpose of this position is to oversee and maintain the charity's financial records, ensuring all receipts, payments, and transactions are accurately managed. The role will also be responsible for carrying out control checks and reconciliations in line with best accounting practice, while leading and supporting the staff within the Finance team.

You will be reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for:

• Maintain accurate financial records using Sunsystems

• Run and reconcile Aged Creditors and Debtors Reports, including credit control

• Manage direct debit providers and oversee weekly payment runs

• Reconcile accruals, provisions, prepayments, and deferred income

• Prepare monthly accounting close in collaboration with the Assistant Accountant

• Assist in the preparation of annual financial statements and liaise with auditors

• Support system administration and training (Sun, Unifi Apps, Sharperlight)

• Identify and correctly code Fixed Assets, maintaining registers and preparing year-end schedules

• Monitor the finance inbox and ensure timely responses to queries

• Line manage and develop the Finance Officer

• Provide ad hoc support to the Financial Controller as required

About You
We are looking for someone with:

Essential:

• Minimum 2 years' experience in AP/AR

• Previous line management experience

• High attention to detail and excellent numeracy

• Advanced Excel skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Sage or SunSystems

• Prepared for occasional travel

Desirable:

• Proven experience with Sunsystems

• Strong understanding of Fixed Asset Register management and month-end processes

• AAT qualification

What's on Offer

• Full time equivalent salary up to 40,000pa - pro rota for 21 hours - up to 24,000pa.

• 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), increasing to 29 days with service

• Life assurance at three times salary

• Private medical insurance for the employee, with options to add family members via a loan

• Pension scheme:

• Option 1: 5% employee / 10% employer

• Option 2: 3% employee / 5% employer

• Cycle to work scheme

• Access to a wellbeing portal

• Opportunities for training and professional development

• Part-time position: 21 hours per week, flexible working available. Flexible across 3-5 days, with Tuesdays and Wednesdays essential

• Opportunity to work in a supportive and values-driven environment.

• A role with real impact, contributing to the important work of the charity.

If you are an experienced AP/AR professional seeking a rewarding part-time opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Omair Ali at Ashley Kate Finance for a confidential discussion.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.

Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable Supervisor

Part time - Charity sector | Lambeth | 21 hours per week | Office Based (Tue & Wed essential)

Are you an experienced Accounts Payable/Receivable professional looking to be in a supervisory role within a purpose-driven organisation?

Ashley Kate is working with a well-respected charity on an AP/AR Supervisor role, and this is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected charity and play a key role in supporting their finance operations.

Our client

This is a vibrant and growing charity that delivers life-changing nautical adventures for young people, helping to give them the best possible head start in life. Alongside this, they also provide personal and professional development opportunities for seafarers.

Working closely with staff and volunteers, they have developed a clear vision and strategy to continue driving forward, building on the incredible impact already made on the lives of thousands of young people; while ensuring volunteers receive the full support they deserve as a vital part of their success.

Based in the Lambeth office, this is an office-based role.

Purpose of the Role

The main purpose of this position is to oversee and maintain the charity's financial records, ensuring all receipts, payments, and transactions are accurately managed. The role will also be responsible for carrying out control checks and reconciliations in line with best accounting practice, while leading and supporting the staff within the Finance team.

You will be reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for:

• Maintain accurate financial records using Sunsystems

• Run and reconcile Aged Creditors and Debtors Reports, including credit control

• Manage direct debit providers and oversee weekly payment runs

• Reconcile accruals, provisions, prepayments, and deferred income

• Prepare monthly accounting close in collaboration with the Assistant Accountant

• Assist in the preparation of annual financial statements and liaise with auditors

• Support system administration and training (Sun, Unifi Apps, Sharperlight)

• Identify and correctly code Fixed Assets, maintaining registers and preparing year-end schedules

• Monitor the finance inbox and ensure timely responses to queries

• Line manage and develop the Finance Officer

• Provide ad hoc support to the Financial Controller as required

About You
We are looking for someone with:

Essential:

• Minimum 2 years' experience in AP/AR

• Previous line management experience

• High attention to detail and excellent numeracy

• Advanced Excel skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Sage or SunSystems

• Prepared for occasional travel

Desirable:

• Proven experience with Sunsystems

• Strong understanding of Fixed Asset Register management and month-end processes

• AAT qualification

What's on Offer

• Full time equivalent salary up to 40,000pa - pro rota for 21 hours - up to 24,000pa.

• 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), increasing to 29 days with service

• Life assurance at three times salary

• Private medical insurance for the employee, with options to add family members via a loan

• Pension scheme:

• Option 1: 5% employee / 10% employer

• Option 2: 3% employee / 5% employer

• Cycle to work scheme

• Access to a wellbeing portal

• Opportunities for training and professional development

• Part-time position: 21 hours per week, flexible working available. Flexible across 3-5 days, with Tuesdays and Wednesdays essential

• Opportunity to work in a supportive and values-driven environment.

• A role with real impact, contributing to the important work of the charity.

If you are an experienced AP/AR professional seeking a rewarding part-time opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Omair Ali at Ashley Kate Finance for a confidential discussion.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.

The Financial Accounting Manager will oversee financial reporting in IFRS and FRS 102. This role requires a strong technical accounting background and the ability to lead a high-performing team in the accounting & finance department across the full statutory/financial reporting lifecycle - month end, quarterly, half yearly, and annual close (extended trial balance view). It will also manage a team of 4x direct reports.

Client Details

A well-established US parent,in the financial services sector, this company is recognised for its strong presence in the industry and commitment to excellence - now looking to continue with its first foray in London. With a focus on delivering financing for its clients (equipment, invoice financing, deposits, payments), the company provides a professional and collaborative environment.

Description

Financial Accounting Manager

City of London

Banking & Financial Services

• Prepare and oversee the production of accurate financial reports in line with accounting standards (FRS 102 and IFRS).
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and internal financial policies across month end, quarterly, half yearly and annual close in extended trial balance view.
• Manage and mentor a team within the accounting & finance department to deliver high-quality results rolling up own sleeves to assist and review AP, AR, Journals, Payments, Ledge Adjustments.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders as business partner to provide financial insights and recommendations.
• Coordinate external audits and address auditor queries effectively.
• Develop and implement process improvements to enhance financial reporting efficiency ahead of new system-go live, UAT.
• Monitor and manage financial risks to ensure robust internal controls are in place.
• Manage a direct team of 4x heads.

Profile

Financial Accounting Manager

City of London

Banking & Financial Services

A successful Financial Accounting Manager should have:

• A recognised accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA - ideally ex Big 4 or Practice top 100 having there-after taken time in-house within FS.
• Extensive knowledge of financial reporting standards and compliance requirements (FRS 102 and IFRS).
• Proven experience in leading and managing teams within accounting & finance, specifically within Payments, SME Bank or Deposits/Savings house.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in process improvement and financial systems implementation is an advantage.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary of approximately 75,000-80,000 per annum.
• Generous benefits package, including a 15% employer pension contribution, private health cover, life insurance, and income protection.
• Performance-based bonus scheme.
• Opportunities for professional development within the business services industry.
• Supportive company culture with a focus on collaboration and growth.

If you are an experienced Financial Accounting Manager looking for a permanent role in a thriving environment, we encourage you to apply today!

The Loans Accounting Assistant role is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in accounting and finance within the financial services industry. Based in London, the position involves supporting the finance team with a variety of responsibilities to ensure smooth operations.

Client Details

The company is a respected organisation within the financial services sector, operating as part of a medium-sized team in London. They are known for their focus on excellence in accounting and finance, offering a structured and professional working environment.

Description

You'll support the accounting and reporting of income across our lending and leasing portfolios, working closely with finance and operations teams to ensure accurate revenue recognition and financial reporting. Responsibilities include:

• Assist with calculating, posting and reconciling revenue in relation to loan and lease agreements.
• Maintain accurate and timely revenue recognition schedules in line with internal policies and relevant accounting standards.
• Monitor and reconcile accrued interest, unearned income, fees and other income items, to ensure balance sheet position is accurately reported.
• Support the month-end close process, including preparation of revenue journals and associated balance sheet reconciliations in a timely manner.
• Work with the lending operations team to understand cash flows, drawdowns, repayments, early settlements and restructures, to ensure accounting is correctly reflected.
• Investigate variances between expected and actual income, escalating issues where appropriate.
• Prepare supporting analysis and working papers for management and audit purposes.
• Contribute to the enhancement of internal controls, documentation and reporting processes.

Profile

The ideal candidate should have:

• Solid grasp of Double-Entry bookkeeping- essential
• Prior experience of lending or leasing accoutning - essential
• Proficiency in using accounting software eg NetSuite and Microsoft Excel.
• Attention to detail and an ability to work with numerical data confidently.
• An interest in pursuing professional accounting qualifications (study support provided).
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• A proactive attitude and the ability to work effectively within a team.

Job Offer

• A competitive salary range of 4000 to 45000 GBP per annum.
• Study support to help you achieve professional accounting qualifications eg AAT, ACCA or CIMA
• Comprehensive benefits package, including a performance-based bonus.
• A permanent role with opportunities for career development within the financial services sector.
• A professional and supportive working environment in London.
• Hybrid working model (3 days in office in London)

The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.

We are hiring for a Revenue Accounting Manager, ideally a candidate with a passion for systems accounting, to drive revenue recognition process, decisions, systems and reporting.

We are looking for a professionally qualified accounting leader with expertise in IFRS 15/ASC 606 to build scalable contract review and revenue recognition processes. This lead will work across teams including product management, legal, FP&A, sales operations and commercial business systems to align understanding and ensure that the accounting and revenue recognition treatment of contracts and products is straightforward and correct, with a very high level of automation. Perhaps unusually we prefer a leader with deep personal interest in the software and technology industry, and ideally some data analytics and software engineering experience . The Revenue Accounting Manager will ensure the proper application of revenue accounting guidance for public market scrutiny. Ideally they will also be familiar with Systems Accounting and able to work effectively with technical teams and software engineers.

This is a management position of a team of 6 that will be expected to grow. It requires confidence in presentation, setting goals, and directing the work of others. We expect to grow a team focused on revenue, with a particular emphasis on systems and automation, that puts us at the top of the leaderboard for clarity, correctness, transparency and speed of reporting as a global tech company.

Location: This role is home-based in EMEA time zones, with the option to be based in our London office. It will report to the Global Head of Accounting.

• Collaborate with Product Management, Sales Operations, Sales, Legal, and FP&A teams to design standard contracts
• Drive process and configuration improvements in NetSuite and related systems for end-to-end automation of the revenue life cycle
• Incorporate industry best practices and emerging technology to raise the bar for reporting speed and accuracy
• Review and evaluate the revenue recognition impact of non-standard contracts and new products
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of revenue accounting and systems accounting professionals
• Assist in month-end revenue close, including reconciliations, fluctuation analysis, and other reporting
• Develop and maintain effective internal over revenue transactions and reporting
• Research and write accounting memos on significant revenue recognition and other policy matters
• Act as the primary liaison with external auditors in matters related to order-to-cash

• An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
• An undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance, or a compelling narrative about your alternative chosen path
• CPA, CA or equivalent with excellent technical accounting skills and IFRS experience
• A detailed understanding of IFRS 15 and relevant rules related to SaaS and services
• Leadership or management responsibility
• A track record of going above-and-beyond expectations
• Experience of software licensing, subscription and services revenue accounting and operations
• Experience driving revenue recognition and scaling accounting processes in a high-growth environment
• Experience with ERP, Rev Rec, CRM, CPQ and other relevant software categories -NetSuite and Salesforce preferred
• Experience in a multi-country multi-currency, operations and tax environment
• Professional written and spoken English
• Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability
• Thoughtfulness and self-motivation
• Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments
• Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks long

The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.

We are hiring for a Revenue Accounting Manager, ideally a candidate with a passion for systems accounting, to drive revenue recognition process, decisions, systems and reporting.

We are looking for a professionally qualified accounting leader with expertise in IFRS 15/ASC 606 to build scalable contract review and revenue recognition processes. This lead will work across teams including product management, legal, FP&A, sales operations and commercial business systems to align understanding and ensure that the accounting and revenue recognition treatment of contracts and products is straightforward and correct, with a very high level of automation. Perhaps unusually we prefer a leader with deep personal interest in the software and technology industry, and ideally some data analytics and software engineering experience . The Revenue Accounting Manager will ensure the proper application of revenue accounting guidance for public market scrutiny. Ideally they will also be familiar with Systems Accounting and able to work effectively with technical teams and software engineers.

This is a management position of a team of 6 that will be expected to grow. It requires confidence in presentation, setting goals, and directing the work of others. We expect to grow a team focused on revenue, with a particular emphasis on systems and automation, that puts us at the top of the leaderboard for clarity, correctness, transparency and speed of reporting as a global tech company.

Location: This role is home-based in EMEA time zones, with the option to be based in our London office. It will report to the Global Head of Accounting.

• Collaborate with Product Management, Sales Operations, Sales, Legal, and FP&A teams to design standard contracts
• Drive process and configuration improvements in NetSuite and related systems for end-to-end automation of the revenue life cycle
• Incorporate industry best practices and emerging technology to raise the bar for reporting speed and accuracy
• Review and evaluate the revenue recognition impact of non-standard contracts and new products
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of revenue accounting and systems accounting professionals
• Assist in month-end revenue close, including reconciliations, fluctuation analysis, and other reporting
• Develop and maintain effective internal over revenue transactions and reporting
• Research and write accounting memos on significant revenue recognition and other policy matters
• Act as the primary liaison with external auditors in matters related to order-to-cash

• An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
• An undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance, or a compelling narrative about your alternative chosen path
• CPA, CA or equivalent with excellent technical accounting skills and IFRS experience
• A detailed understanding of IFRS 15 and relevant rules related to SaaS and services
• Leadership or management responsibility
• A track record of going above-and-beyond expectations
• Experience of software licensing, subscription and services revenue accounting and operations
• Experience driving revenue recognition and scaling accounting processes in a high-growth environment
• Experience with ERP, Rev Rec, CRM, CPQ and other relevant software categories -NetSuite and Salesforce preferred
• Experience in a multi-country multi-currency, operations and tax environment
• Professional written and spoken English
• Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability
• Thoughtfulness and self-motivation
• Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments
• Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks long

The Loans Accounting Assistant role is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in accounting and finance within the financial services industry. Based in London, the position involves supporting the finance team with a variety of responsibilities to ensure smooth operations.

Client Details

The company is a respected organisation within the financial services sector, operating as part of a medium-sized team in London. They are known for their focus on excellence in accounting and finance, offering a structured and professional working environment.

Description

You'll support the accounting and reporting of income across our lending and leasing portfolios, working closely with finance and operations teams to ensure accurate revenue recognition and financial reporting. Responsibilities include:

• Assist with calculating, posting and reconciling revenue in relation to loan and lease agreements.
• Maintain accurate and timely revenue recognition schedules in line with internal policies and relevant accounting standards.
• Monitor and reconcile accrued interest, unearned income, fees and other income items, to ensure balance sheet position is accurately reported.
• Support the month-end close process, including preparation of revenue journals and associated balance sheet reconciliations in a timely manner.
• Work with the lending operations team to understand cash flows, drawdowns, repayments, early settlements and restructures, to ensure accounting is correctly reflected.
• Investigate variances between expected and actual income, escalating issues where appropriate.
• Prepare supporting analysis and working papers for management and audit purposes.
• Contribute to the enhancement of internal controls, documentation and reporting processes.

Profile

The ideal candidate should have:

• Solid grasp of Double-Entry bookkeeping- essential
• Prior experience of lending or leasing accoutning - essential
• Proficiency in using accounting software eg NetSuite and Microsoft Excel.
• Attention to detail and an ability to work with numerical data confidently.
• An interest in pursuing professional accounting qualifications (study support provided).
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• A proactive attitude and the ability to work effectively within a team.

Job Offer

• A competitive salary range of 4000 to 45000 GBP per annum.
• Study support to help you achieve professional accounting qualifications eg AAT, ACCA or CIMA
• Comprehensive benefits package, including a performance-based bonus.
• A permanent role with opportunities for career development within the financial services sector.
• A professional and supportive working environment in London.
• Hybrid working model (3 days in office in London)