Senior Assistant Accountant

Lanes Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water services provider in the UK is looking for a Senior Assistant Accountant to manage a team of Assistant Accountants and oversee financial operations. This role involves collaborating with Management Accountants for reporting, ensuring data accuracy, and preparing for audits. Ideal candidates will be studying towards an ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification and possess strong Excel and analytical skills. The position offers a salary of up to £36,000 and numerous benefits, including 24 days of holiday and a pension scheme. The role is on-site in Leeds.

Benefits

24 days holidays

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Studying towards a professional accounting qualification like ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Previous experience in finance or accounting is required.
• Proficient in Excel and able to analyze financial data.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day workload of Assistant Accountants.
• Liaise with Management Accountants for monthly reports.
• Oversee accruals and prepayments across departments.
• Maintain financial records ensuring data accuracy.
• Assist with audit preparation and external reporting.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Analytical abilities

Problem-solving abilities

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork capabilities

Time management

Education

Studying towards ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification

Previous experience in a finance or accounting role

Job description

Senior Assistant Accountant

Ready to make your mark? Lanes Group, backed by Private Equity giant BlackRock, is looking for an Senior Assistant Accountant who knows they’re ready for more. You’ll be the go-to expert for operational queries, work closely with Management Accountants on monthly reporting, and oversee key processes like accruals, prepayments, reconciliations, and audits. If you thrive on collaboration and driving accuracy, this is your opportunity to lead and shape financial excellence.

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:

• Manage the day-to-day workload of your team of Assistant Accountants.
• Act as an operational escalation point within the team.
• Liaise closely with Management Accountants 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 you’ll bring:

• Studying towards ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification
• Previous experience in a finance or accounting role required.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.

The details:

Location: Leeds, LS12 6AB (On-Site)

Salary: Up to £36,000

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.