Junior Management Accountant

Lanes Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water services provider in Leeds is looking for a Junior Management Accountant to join its finance team. In this role, you'll prepare monthly management accounts, monitor KPIs, and assist with budgeting and forecasting. The ideal candidate is studying towards ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualifications and has strong Excel skills. With a supportive team culture and commitment to professional growth, this opportunity enables you to make a significant impact in financial optimization while advancing your career.

Benefits

24 days holidays

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Studying towards ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills required.
• Proficient in Excel for financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts with variance analysis.
• Monitor KPIs for strategic decision‑making support.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Stakeholder management skills

Time management

Education

Studying towards ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Microsoft D365

NetSuite

Job description

Junior Management Accountant

Ready to make your mark? Lanes Group, backed by private equity giant BlackRock, is looking for an Junior Management Accountant who knows they’re ready for more. If you’re passionate about financial optimization and thrive in a dynamic environment, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

You’ll join a finance team that’s proud of the culture it’s building. Supportive, ambitious, and focused on creating the strongest collective of talent in Yorkshire. With the team expanding to over 100 professionals across all finance disciplines, you’ll be part of a best‑in‑class community where people learn from each other and raise the bar together. You’ll develop advanced technical skills, stronger commercial instincts, and accelerate your career.

About Lanes Group – We’re the UK’s largest independent water and wastewater services provider. Since 1992, our 4,000+ people and cutting‑edge fleet have kept the country’s water systems flowing, and we’re continuing to grow, fast.

Now let’s talk about what you’ll do:

• Prepare monthly management accounts, including detailed variance analysis and commentary.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to support strategic decision‑making.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business objectives.
• Drive cost control initiatives and identify opportunities for financial optimization.
• Collaborate with department heads to deliver actionable financial insights and guidance.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance financial models and reporting tools to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and adherence to financial policies.
• Support year‑end audit activities and statutory reporting requirements.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations to maintain data integrity.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis to inform and support key business initiatives.

What you’ll bring:

• Studying towards ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficient in Excel.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of Power BI or other data visualization tools and financial systems (e.g., Microsoft D365, NetSuite) preferred.

The details:

Location: Leeds, LS12 6AB (On‑Site)

Salary: Up to £38,000

Benefits: 24 days holidays, pension scheme

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

Strictly no agencies please.