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Assistant Accountant

LanesGgroup

Leeds

On-site

GBP 28,000 - 32,000

Full time

25 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their Finance team in Leeds. This role offers the chance to gain valuable experience in management accounts, supported by a team of professionals. You will be responsible for producing monthly management accounts, handling cash postings, and ensuring accurate financial records. The company fosters a friendly working environment and provides opportunities for professional development, making it an ideal place for those looking to advance their accounting career. If you are detail-oriented and eager to contribute to a growing finance team, this position is for you.

Benefits

24 days holiday
Auto enrolment pension scheme
Free onsite parking
Friendly working environment

Qualifications

  • AAT qualified with 2+ years experience in Finance and Accounts Assistant role.
  • Methodical and logical approach with strong time management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Produce monthly management accounts and post daily cash transactions.
  • Monitor rebate accounts and complete monthly bank reconciliations.
  • Support year-end preparation and work with external auditors.

Skills

Management Accounts
Financial Analysis
Time Management
AAT Qualification

Education

AAT Qualification

Job description

The Lanes Group are the UK's largest independent provider of water and wastewater solutions and services, we play a vital role in always maintaining the seamless operations of the nation's water systems.

Formed in 1992, our half a billion-pound turnover ensures continued expansion for market share. Our key differentiator is our 4000+ staff and our resource pool that includes the most innovative fleet, plant, and equipment the market has to offer.

About the role:

The Lanes Group are looking for an Assistant Accountant to join the Finance team supporting the Senior Management Accountant. This position is joining a team of 7 and is working in our Group Head office in Leeds.

  • Location: Leeds, LS12 6AB
  • Hours: Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week (8.30am-5pm)
  • Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 (Dependent on experience)

You will gain great exposure into Management Accounts duties and getting full support and training from the Senior Management Accountant as well as the wider team.

The Job:
  • Produce monthly management accounts, including routine journal postings (accruals, prepayments, depreciation etc)
  • Post daily cash postings/bank reconciliation and issue weekly cash reports
  • Monitoring rebate accounts to ensure that rebate payments are made correctly and on time.
  • Completing monthly bank reconciliations
  • Reviewing the financial performance against budget and analysing any variances.
  • Working with depot managers to gather data on KPIs and using this information to drive improvements in the business.
  • Nominal coding of invoices
  • Supporting with the Year-end preparation such as preparing financial statements, such as the balance sheet and income statement, and ensuring that all financial records are up to date.
  • Analysing sales data and making provisions for any potential liabilities or losses.
  • Working with external auditors to ensure that the financial statements are accurate and comply with accounting standards.
About You:

The successful candidate must be AAT qualified and have 2+ years previous experience working in Finance and a general Accounts Assistant role. If you are looking to further progress with your qualifications we are supporting with study.

You must be able to demonstrate a methodical and logical approach to your work and have confident time management skills.

Benefits:
  • 24 days holiday (rising to 27 with length of service) + bank holidays
  • Auto enrolment pension scheme;
  • Free onsite parking;
  • Friendly working environment;

This position is open to Internal and External candidates. Any internal candidates currently employed within a division of the Lanes Group must complete an Internal Application form and submit to recruitment.

The Lanes Group plc comprises of a range of established service providers subsidiaries, which complement the specialist service of Lanes, by both work type and geography. Increasing our overall capability, assets and offering to our customers.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under-represented members of the community.

Strictly no agencies please.

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