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: