Assistant Accountant

First Bus; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bus operator in the UK is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to support key financial reporting and analysis. In this role, you will assist in producing management accounts, ensuring compliance with internal controls, and improving financial processes. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, with strong Excel skills and a commitment to meeting deadlines, as well as a background in relevant financial qualifications. Join a forward-looking team with excellent benefits focused on employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Health benefits for you and dependents

Discounted train travel and free bus pass

Cycle to work scheme

25 days' holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Computer literate with good Excel skills.
• Commitment to work to deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support production of management accounts and financial reports.
• Assist with balance sheet reconciliations and calculations of accruals.
• Maintain spreadsheet models and support internal control environment.

Skills

Excel

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Ability to learn quickly

Education

CIMA, ACCA or ACA studier

AAT qualified

Tools

Power BI

SAP

Job description

About Us

First Bus is one of the country's largest bus operators – taking 1.6 million customers to their destinations every day. We're a forward-looking business at the forefront of bus technology, leading the way on contactless payments, mobile Apps and real time information. Our investment in state-of-the-art, new buses is just one part of our transition to a low-carbon future. It's an exciting time to be here.

About The Role

The Assistant Management Accountant will play a pivotal role in supporting the Management Accountant and Financial Accountant in the production of management accounts, reports and other financial information for a single Local Business Unit (LBU). Assist in the improvement of processes and procedures to ensure the highest quality of timely and accurate management information.

Accountabilities

• Support the production of management accounts, weekly cost and revenue reports and other financial information as required
• Support the analysis of the management accounts and variances to budget/forecast and prior year.
• Assist with the preparation of balance sheet reconciliations for each period
• Calculation of accruals and prepayments; working with the Data & Analytics team to understand and process data to support calculations and reconciliations
• Maintain spreadsheet models in line with standardized processes and local terms.
• Support delivery of a robust internal control environment ensuring compliance with all internal procedures and reporting standards.
• Ensure that journals are posted within the required deadlines, are accurate and appropriately approved.
• Support Management and Financial Accountants in maintaining the accuracy of financial and non-financial records
• Support the delivery of improved processes and ways of working to increase the efficiency of the function
  
  

About You

• Computer literate – good Excel skills. Power BI and SAP experience preferred but not essential.
• CIMA, ACCA or ACA studier, AAT qualified
• Commitment to work to deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to work well within the team
• High degree of attention to detail
• Ability to learn and take responsibility of tasks quickly
  
  

Rewards & Benefits

• Your health is important to us which is why we offer Simply Health & Smart Health for you and your dependents at no cost to you! This offering includes cash back benefits across optical & dental as well as virtual GP appointments, mental health support and nutrition and fitness advise. Our EAP provision offers 24hr, 365 days a year mental health support
• We are also committed to your financial wellbeing, and we offer a platform with many discounts on high street brands and supermarkets etc
• Working at First you also receive discounted train travel for you and your family after 6 months service as well as a free bus pass
• Cycle to work scheme
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays
• Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted First Group shares
• Flexible working
  
  

We put a big focus on physical and mental wellbeing at First Bus. We recognise that anyone can be affected by the stresses and strain of work, or life outside it. You'll find a range of health-promotion initiatives, and you will have 24/7 access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme.

Please apply now. We look forward to receiving your application.

Public transport serves everyone, whatever their differences. At First Bus, we want to be an employer open to you, no matter what your differences are. We aspire to be an inclusive organisation because diverse backgrounds, thinking and experiences bring so many benefits to our customers, communities and people. We welcome applications from all.

Applicants are advised that background checks will be conducted as a standard part of our recruitment process.