We are looking to offer an Assistant Accountant the opportunity to join our expanding Finance team based in Castleford.

About The Team

You will be part of the Finance team who are responsible for preparing and producing the financial information that is integral to the Plant & Fleet division.

About The Role

As the Assistant Accountant you will predominately take responsibility and ownership for all Contract Hire Lease postings for the division and support on all related activities.

We offer a flexible working environment where hybrid working has been embedded. You would be required to attend the office two to three days per week on completion of probation.

About M Group Services

M Group Services is a trusted employer to more than 10,500 people in the UK and Ireland. Operating across 21 businesses in 240 locations, we provide specialist infrastructure services in the water, energy, transport and telecommunications sectors.

As a business we believe communication is key. We work in an environment where growth and development are promoted within the business, our employees feel they are trusted to get on with their work as well as finding this work interesting and challenging.

Where we are able, we work flexibly, believing that empowered colleagues are happier and more productive. We want to support our people as much as possible, therefore if you require a more flexible working arrangement, we would be happy to discuss this with you!

As the Assistant Accountant, you’ll get the opportunity to:

• Responsibility for the validation & control of all contract hire lease transactions, including monthly reconciliation to source systems
• Responsibility for the production of monthly balance sheet reconciliations including contract hire accrual/prepayment detailed analysis
• Key link between PFS Finance, FSSC, Asset Management & Procurement to resolve invoicing / data queries between our source system and supplier reconciliations
• Production of month end accruals and prepayments
• Managing day to day queries and driving resolution, working with FCCS to drive invoicing activity & Asset Management to drive data accuracy
• Assist in the full year forecasting & budget cycle
• Responsibility for the preparation of the yearend statutory disclosure note in relation to future lease commitments
  
  

What you’ll bring?

• Experience of working in a fast moving Accounts team
• Qualified by experience or AAT qualified or working towards
• Ability to prioritise workloads in order to meet multiple deadlines
• Ability to work under your own initiative to drive improvements
• The ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels is essential
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office - Word & Excel
• Experience of using Oracle desirable
• High attention to detail
  
  

What’s in it for you?

• 25 days' annual leave plus statutory holidays
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Contributory Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to a wide range of discounts and special offers through our online rewards platform
  
  

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M Group Services delivers a range of essential infrastructure services within the water, energy, transport and telecommunications sectors in the UK & Ireland. We have built and maintained relationships with our clients over a number of years and have a strong culture that continuously focuses on safety, operational delivery, efficiency and customer service. We are committed to profitable growth both organically and through acquisitions. M Group Services, a trusted employer to over 10,000 skilled specialists working from 240 locations, operates a divisional structure aligned with its end markets.

At M Group Services we recognise and value the benefits from our workforce diversity. We work hard to build and maintain inclusive environments and develop a culture where our people feel included and valued.