Assistant Accountant

1 week ago

Reading Berkshire, United Kingdom Leep Utilities Full time
Job Description

Role: Assistant Financial Accountant

Department: Finance

Reports to: Group Financial Controller

Location: Green Park, Reading

About Us

Leep Utilities owns and operates regulated and non-regulated multi-utility networks across the UK. With sites in MediaCityUK, Liverpool Waters and Canary Wharf, our broad range of capabilities includes electricity, water and wastewater, alongside heating, cooling and hot water services.

Leep is the result of a joint venture between the independent mid-market infrastructure investment manager, Ancala Partners LLP and one of the UK’s leading private real estate investment and infrastructure companies, The Peel Group. We deliver straightforward connections throughout the UK and hold the relevant licenses that allow us to adopt regulated utilities on new developments.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an Assistant Accountant to be part of our Finance team. This role will be mainly responsible for assisting in the day-to-day financial activity of Leep Utilities. This is a split role where there is a transactional and management accounting focus. Responsible for accounts payable and treasury on the transactional side and assisting in the preparation of monthly management accounts, monthly finance board papers, cash flows, quarterly VAT returns, year-end audit packs, and year-end audit.

Key Responsibilities

  • Income statement analysis and reporting including variance analysis against budget
  • Accrual and prepayment reconciliations and analysis
  • Balance sheet reconciliations
  • Supporting in the preparation of monthly management board finance packs
  • Assisting with the year end audit
  • Preparation of Statutory Accounts and Financial Statements reporting pack
  • Support the wider Finance team and business with any ad hoc duties
  • Assist with the preparation of other internal and external reporting requirements including VAT and Corporation Tax
  • Liaise and collaborate with the Transactional team to ensure that financial policies and procedures are understood and robustly managed

About You

  • Intermediate accountancy knowledge.
  • Qualified or studying towards professional accountancy qualifications (AAT/CIMA/ACCA/ACA)
  • Maths & English GSCE.
  • Experience of using accounting software (Exchequer beneficial)
  • Computer literate.
  • Excellent numeracy skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Your Development and Benefits

At Leep, we believe in stable growth and putting our people first. Our 5-year strategic growth plan gives us stability today and prepares us for the future, while nurturing a strong collaborative and supportive culture.

Our benefits include:

  • Salary which aligns to your experience and skillset
  • 25 days paid holiday + bank holidays
  • An additional day off to celebrate your birthday
  • Annual discretionary bonus
  • Company pension plan
  • Health Cash plan through Westfield Health
  • Option to purchase additional holiday days through our Holiday Buying Scheme
  • Engagement committee with events throughout the year, including Christmas Party, Summer Party and individual team socials
  • Paid professional memberships relevant to your role and access to professional development opportunities

Our Values

At the forefront of everything we do:

Safety Customer Promise Accountability Reliability Respect Flexibility

Equal Opportunities

Leep Utilities is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. If you require any appropriate accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know.

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