Assistant Accountant

Company: Lanes Group
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Location: Leeds
Job Description:

This range is provided by Lanes Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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.

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.

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

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

Strictly no agencies please

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Utilities

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Posted: June 19th, 2026