Assistant Accountant

Lanes Infrastructure; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000

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.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under-represented members of the community.
Strictly no agencies please.