Senior Accountant - Interim

Our Vision is to be the UK’s leading innovator of resource recovery and recycling, transforming waste for a climate-positive future.

Are you someone who lives and breathes high performance, leads with ambition, and would like to be part of an organisation that looks after tomorrow?  Viridor has a redefined purpose, a bold Vision, and an ambitious, market-leading strategy. We are investing in the future, and we need a talented team with exceptional people, who believe in each other, to help us achieve this.

Join us, as we rise to the challenge and build a world where nothing goes to waste.

We have a new opportunity for a Senior Accountant to join our team, working 37.5 hours per week, on a 15 month Fixed Term contract.

The salary for this role is competitive with participation in an annual bonus scheme, in addition to our great range of benefits. This role will be based in Avonmouth, with an opportunity for hybrid working - this will be discussed further at interview. 

The closing date for applications is 11th April 2025. We encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early if we receive a high number of applications.

Are you a qualified accountant with expertise in cashflow reporting, statutory reporting, and financial controls? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail and collaboration are key? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Accounting, Reporting, and Control team as our Interim Senior Accountant

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Accounting, Reporting, and Control, you will be responsible for preparing and owning divisional cashflow reporting, supporting statutory financial reporting, and ensuring robust financial controls. This role will also involve partnering with internal finance teams, external auditors, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality financial reporting and insights.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparation and ownership of monthly divisional cashflow reports (actual vs budget/forecast).
• Leading the preparation of financial statements in compliance with IFRS and supporting external audits.
• Supporting financial controls across the Energy business, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Reviewing month-end close journals and conducting detailed general ledger reviews.
• Driving improvements in financial reporting, statutory accounting, and internal controls.
• Acting as business continuity coverage for lead accountants when needed.
• Collaborating with finance business partners, corporate accounting, and external auditors.

What We’re Looking For:

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in cashflow reporting, statutory accounting, and financial controls.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial statement preparation.
• Ability to analyse complex financial data and provide meaningful insights.
• Excellent communication skills to work cross-functionally with finance and operations teams.
• Strong planning and organisation skills to meet reporting deadlines.IT literate with advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, etc.).

Desirable:

• Experience in the energy or waste industry (not essential but advantageous).
• Experience with Microsoft D365 and Anaplan systems.

Qualifications:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with demonstrable post-qualification experience.

Why Join Us?

Work in a dynamic environment, partnering with key stakeholders across the business.

Gain hands-on experience in financial strategy, reporting, and controls.
Play a key role in supporting our net carbon negative goals and sustainability ambitions.

Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement.

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How to apply

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We are a Great Place to Work 

There has never been a more exciting time to join Viridor. Following the acquisition of the business by the global private equity firm, KKR, the core business has been reshaped to focus on our leading UK Energy from Waste portfolio.

What can we offer you?

We invest in our people to reward them for their hard work, and we have a host of company benefits available to you when you join - take a look at our Rewards and Benefits

As an equal opportunities' employer, Viridor is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.