Senior Management Accountant

JR United Kingdom; Bradford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the water and wastewater solutions sector as a Management Accountant. This role is pivotal in ensuring accurate financial management and analysis within a dynamic team. You'll be responsible for producing management accounts, conducting performance reviews, and leading a team while enjoying a supportive work culture with growth opportunities.

Benefits

Pension

Death in service

Qualifications

• Proficient in advanced Excel.
• Self-motivated with a proactive attitude.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced multi-tasking environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 8 for positive performance.
• Produce monthly management accounts and manage financial records.
• Work with depot managers to analyze KPIs and drive improvements.

Skills

Excel

Data visualisation

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Presentation skills

Teamwork

Education

Part qualified or studying CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

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.

We are the UK’s largest end to end drainage solution provider with depots strategically located across the UK from Aberdeen to Plymouth, to ensure round the clock coverage for customers and clients alike.

About the Role:

Due to continued expansion, the Lanes Group are looking to appoint a Management Accountant to join our well established finance team based in Leeds.

Hours: Monday to Friday – 40 Hours per week.

Responsibilities – but not limited to:

• Managing a team of 8 - to ensure positive team performance
• 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
• Year-end preparations: 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.
• Maintaining an up-to-date record of all fixed assets.
• Working with external auditors to ensure that the financial statements are accurate and comply with accounting standards.

Experience and qualifications required for the role:

• Highly creative – you’ll enjoy working with data, visualisation, dashboards etc; we seek a visual storyteller with outstanding presentation, writing & reporting skills.
• You must have proficient Excel skills (advanced)
• A self-motivated team player with a proactive can-do attitude & ability to work at pace
• Very organised and able to multi-task, analytical & results focused
• You must be part qualified or studying CIMA or equivalent

What you will get in return:

In joining the Lanes Group, the UK’s largest independent provider we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that prioritises the well-being, growth, and safety of our employees. Through continuous training, professional development opportunities, and a supportive environment that values every individual's unique contribution, we empower our team to uphold the highest standards of integrity, collaboration, and inclusivity.

What we offer:

• Pension
• Death in service

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.

Lanes

SUS

Clearflow

AQS

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