Assistant Accountant
- Permanent
Leeds, West Yorkshire
The details
I am delighted to be partnering with a growing energy group who operates across the UK and Ireland. Its core focus is on owning, operating, and developing power generation assets that contribute to national energy security and the transition to lower-carbon solutions.
Key Responsibilities include:
Month-End & General Accounting
- Prepare journals, prepayments, accruals, provisions, and other balance sheet entries
- Reconcile intercompany balances and support settlement processes
- Liaise with divisional finance teams to ensure completeness and accuracy of central transactions
- Assist with management accounts preparation, including variance analysis and commentary
- Complete assigned balance sheet reconciliations to a high standard
Group & External Reporting
- Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and half-yearly group reporting submissions
- Support statutory audit preparation and provide relevant documentation
- Assist with the preparation of statutory accounts and external regulatory submissions
- Respond to queries from central and external stakeholders
- Provide support on invoicing queries and payment allocations
Forecasting & Budgeting
- Collate inputs for business plans, including costs, revenues, and KPIs
- Assist with budget and forecast submissions for central entities
- Support weekly and monthly cashflow forecasting to ensure adequate reserves
Cost Centre & Systems Support
- Prepare actuals and forecasts for central cost centres to support spend management
- Manage purchase requisitions and receipting of goods/services
- Provide training and guidance to non-finance users to ensure accurate data entry
Candidate Profile
Skills & Experience
- Strong Excel skills and analytical capability
- Experience in a multi-entity finance environment (preferred)
- Exposure to energy, manufacturing, or production sectors (beneficial)
- Working knowledge of accounting standards and ERP systems (preferred)
Behaviours
- Organised and able to manage competing priorities
- High attention to detail and strong problem-solving ability
- Clear communicator with strong relationship-building skills
- Collaborative team player with a proactive, supportive attitude
Please get in touch for more details: Please get in touch for more details: laura.hudson@markssattin.com/0113 5132452
We are happy to provide application and/or accessibility support, please contact your Marks Sattin or Grafton consultant directly to discuss your needs. We're committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients, please visit https://www.markssattin.co.uk/privacy and https://uk.grafton-recruitment.com/en/privacy-policy-1 for our privacy policy.
Principal Associate Director
Sign up for job alerts
Enter your email below to receive alerts to your inbox when similar jobs become available.
By clicking "Sign-up" below you are consenting to receive jobs to your inbox, based on the search criteria you have selected, as per our privacy policy.
Related jobs
Salary:
£400 - £500 per day
Location:
London
Industry
Real Estate
Qualification
Fully qualified
Market
Financial Services
Salary
£350 - £450
Job Discipline
Qualified Finance
Contract Type:
Contract
Description
Fund Accountant - Real Estate | 6-Month Contract | London (Hybrid)
Reference
BBBH193395
Expiry Date
01/01/01
Author
Paul RocheAuthor
Paul RocheSalary:
£55,000 - £60,000 per annum
Location:
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Industry
Transport & Logistics
Qualification
Finalist / Newly qualified
Market
Commerce & Industry
Salary
£60,000 - £70,000
Job Discipline
Qualified Finance
Newly Qualified Finance
Contract Type:
Permanent
Description
I am excited to once again be partnered with a growing client based in Manchester City Centre, on their search for a Group Financial Accountant
Reference
BBBH193393
Expiry Date
01/01/01
Author
Tany YunosAuthor
Tany YunosSalary:
Negotiable
Location:
Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Industry
Business Services
Qualification
None specified
Market
Commerce & Industry
Salary
£30,000 - £35,000
Job Discipline
Part Qualified & Transactional Finance
Contract Type:
Contract
Description
Credit Control - Long Term Temporary Contract - Leamington Spa / Warwick
Reference
BBBH193387
Expiry Date
01/01/01
Author
Louis DevereuxAuthor
Louis DevereuxSalary:
£400 - £500 per day
Location:
London
Industry
Private Equity
Qualification
Fully qualified
Market
Financial Services
Salary
£350 - £450
Job Discipline
Newly Qualified Finance
Contract Type:
Contract
Description
Private Equity Secondaries Fund Controller / Portfolio Analyst for an exciting London-based hybrid contract role to start ASAP.
Reference
BBBH193382
Expiry Date
01/01/01
Author
Mellani GeorgiouAuthor
Mellani GeorgiouRelated articles
Teaser
Commerce & IndustryContent Type
General
25/09/25
Summary
Temporary contracts often carry an air of uncertainty, leaving many professionals hesitant to embrace them. While they may lack the long-term security of permanent positions, temporary work offer
by
Aaron Howard
Teaser
TechnologyContent Type
Career Advice
05/09/25
Summary
The tech industry has seen significant change in recent years, with restructuring and high-profile layoffs making headlines. But behind the headlines, the story is more complex, and more positive
by
Alex Simmons
Teaser
Commerce & IndustryContent Type
Market Insight Reports
09/08/25
Summary
Our C&I London Insight & Salary Guide contains market research analysis from 1,800+ industry professionals. This comprehensive report uncovers key trends across the C&I sector for 2025, provid
by
Pres Pillai