Assistant Accountant Lanes Group is a leading nationwide utility services provider with over 4,500 dedicated employees. Our diverse subsidiaries drive our success across various sectors, contributing to a remarkable turnover of over £500 million. We are committed to excellence and innovation, ensuring we provide industry leading services to our clients and stakeholders. Department Finance works closely with operational and support teams across the UK, providing financial expertise, governance, reporting, and commercial insight to help the business make informed decisions and achieve its strategic objectives. The team is responsible for maintaining robust financial controls, managing budgets and forecasts, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, and delivering accurate financial information across the business. Through proactive support and analysis, Finance helps drive performance, accountability, and continuous improvement at every level of the organisation. Purpose of the role: This role supports the finance function by assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts, financial reports, and audit-related documentation. It involves maintaining accurate financial records, managing accruals and prepayments across departments, and supporting cost tracking activities. The position also contributes to account reconciliations and month‑end/year‑end close processes while working collaboratively with internal teams to gather reliable financial data. Additionally, the role helps ensure compliance with financial policies and external reporting requirements. Hours: Monday to Friday – 37.5 Hours per week Employment Type: Permanent Location: Leeds, LS12 Key Responsibilities: Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports Accruals, prepayments across all business departments Assist in cost tracking Maintain financial records and ensure data accuracy Reconcile accounts and assist with month-end and year-end close processes Collaborate with internal departments to gather financial data Support compliance with financial policies and procedures Assist with audit preparation and external reporting requirements What we need from you: Studying towards, or attained, AAT accreditation. Previous experience in a finance or accounting role preferred. Strong Excel skills. Good analytical and problem-solving abilities. Excellent attention to detail and time management skills. Strong communication and teamwork capabilities. Living the Company Values: By embedding our companies core values and purpose into each role, ensures that every employee, regardless of their role or level, understands how their individual development and contributions align with our purpose of ‘improving today for a better tomorrow’. Each role and value has an alignment to set proficiency levels and expectations, this role holder is expected to: Leading: Acts as a role model, shaping the learning agenda and influencing change. Agile: Anticipates learning needs, adjusts quickly to changing operational contexts. Nurturing: Supports the development of others through coaching and structured development plans. Engaging: Inspires and motivates learners, builds trust and credibility Safe & Secure: Ensures all learning is aligned to safety and compliance standards. Your Contribution to the company: Strive to be always positive and constructive Adhere to all company policies Straight talking about the facts of the situation – open discussions are the best way to find solutions Help others through communicating clearly Deliver on commitments Ensure that any ideas that may enhance the productivity or systems of the company are brought to the attention of Senior Management, or your colleagues Deliver our Company Values understanding that by working together in unity we are ‘Stronger Together’ Equality, Diversion & Inclusion At Lanes Group, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We believe that our differences make us stronger and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups. Join us in our commitment to creating a more inclusive and diverse world.