Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant

Ready to make your mark? Lanes Group, backed by Private Equity giant BlackRock, is looking for an Assistant Accountant who knows they’re ready for more. This is a role where you’ll be at the heart of our financial operations—supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts, ensuring data accuracy, and collaborating across departments to deliver insightful reporting.

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:

• 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 you’ll bring:

• 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.

The details:

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

Salary: Up to £34,000

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.