Assistant Accountant

Marks Sattin Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Marks Sattin Ltd is partnering with a growing energy group to appoint an Accountant responsible for month-end, general ledger activities and group reporting. The role requires accuracy in preparing journals, accruals and balance sheet reconciliations, while supporting intercompany processes and management accounts preparation.

The successful candidate will contribute to forecasting, budgeting and cashflow planning, liaising with divisional teams and external stakeholders to ensure timely,

Qualifications

• Experience in mid-to-large finance teams with accuracy and timeliness.
• Exposure to energy/industrial sectors is beneficial.
• Proven ability to work across multiple entities and intercompany processes.
• Knowledge of accounting standards and ERP systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journals, prepayments, accruals, provisions, and balance sheet entries.
• Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and statutory reporting.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow processes.
• Liaise with divisional finance teams and provide training to non-finance users.

Skills

Strong Excel

Multi-entity finance

Energy/industrial exposure

ERP systems experience

Tools

ERP software

Job description

I am delighted to be partnering with a growing energy group who operates across the UK and Ireland. Its core focus is on owning, operating, and developing power generation assets that contribute to national energy security and the transition to lower‑carbon solutions.

Key Responsibilities include:

Month‑End & General Accounting

• Prepare journals, prepayments, accruals, provisions, and other balance sheet entries
• Reconcile intercompany balances and support settlement processes
• Liaise with divisional finance teams to ensure completeness and accuracy of central transactions
• Assist with management accounts preparation, including variance analysis and commentary
• Complete assigned balance sheet reconciliations to a high standard

Group & External Reporting

• Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and half‑yearly group reporting submissions
• Support statutory audit preparation and provide relevant documentation
• Assist with the preparation of statutory accounts and external regulatory submissions
• Respond to queries from central and external stakeholders
• Provide support on invoicing queries and payment allocations

Forecasting & Budgeting

• Collate inputs for business plans, including costs, revenues, and KPIs
• Assist with budget and forecast submissions for central entities
• Support weekly and monthly cashflow forecasting to ensure adequate reserves

Cost Centre & Systems Support

• Prepare actuals and forecasts for central cost centres to support spend management
• Manage purchase requisitions and receipting of goods/services
• Provide training and guidance to non‑finance users to ensure accurate data entry

Candidate Profile

Skills & Experience

• Strong Excel skills and analytical capability
• Experience in a multi‑entity finance environment (preferred)
• Exposure to energy, manufacturing, or production sectors (beneficial)
• Working knowledge of accounting standards and ERP systems (preferred)

Behaviours

• Organised and able to manage competing priorities
• High attention to detail and strong problem‑solving ability
• Clear communicator with strong relationship‑building skills
• Collaborative team player with a proactive, supportive attitude