Assistant Accountant

Lanes Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Lanes Group seeks an Assistant Accountant in Leeds to support the Finance team, providing essential assistance in producing monthly management accounts and maintaining financial records. The role offers exposure to various accounting duties with support from a Senior Management Accountant. Ideal candidates need AAT qualification and relevant finance experience, with a focus on analytical skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

24 days holiday + bank holidays

Auto enrolment pension scheme

Free onsite parking

Friendly working environment

Qualifications

• 2+ years previous experience in Finance.
• Methodical and logical approach to work.
• Confident time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts and journal postings.
• Post daily cash postings and manage bank reconciliations.
• Support with year-end preparation and financial statement accuracy.

Skills

Time Management

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

AAT Qualified

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.

• Hours: Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week (8.30am-5pm)

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.

• 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.

• 24 days holiday + 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.

SUS

Clearflow

AQS

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

Strictly no agencies please

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

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