Assistant Management Accountant

Country Dreams Radio; City of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water services provider in London seeks an Assistant Management Accountant to assist in financial reporting and record management. You'll help with accounts reconciliation and support compliance with financial procedures. Ideal candidates are part-qualified in AAT or equivalent, with strong Excel and analytical skills. Enjoy a supportive environment with 24 days holiday and other benefits.

Benefits

24 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Life assurance and death-in-service benefits

Supportive team

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a finance or accounting role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Perform variance analysis and assist in cost tracking.
• Reconcile accounts and assist with month-end and year-end close processes.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Good analytical and problem-solving abilities

Excellent attention to detail

Time-management skills

Strong communication capabilities

Teamwork capabilities

Education

Part-qualified or studying towards AAT or further professional exams

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Assistant Management Accountant

Join the Team That Keeps the Nation Flowing! At Lanes Group, we’re proud to be the UK’s largest independent provider of water and wastewater services. Since 1992, we’ve been helping keep the country’s water systems running smoothly and are growing fast, thanks to our incredible team of over 4,000 people and our cutting‑edge fleet and equipment.

The Role at a Glance

Location: Elements Ring Road Lower Wortley Leeds, LS12 6AB
Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £34,000

What You’ll Be Doing

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Accruals, prepayments and loan account reconciliation.
• Perform variance analysis and assist in cost tracking.
• Maintain financial records and ensure data accuracy.
• Reconcile accounts and assist with month‑end and year‑end close processes.
• Help monitor KPIs and provide insights to support decision‑making.
• 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’re Looking For

• Part‑qualified or studying towards AAT or further professional exams.
• Previous experience in a finance or accounting role preferred.
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with accounting software.
• Good analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and time‑management skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork capabilities.

What You’ll Get In Return

• 24 days holiday (plus bank holidays).
• Life assurance and death‑in‑service benefits.
• A supportive team and a company that’s always moving forward.

If this sounds like the kind of place you’d thrive, we’d love to hear from you!