Management Accountant

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Location:

Leeds – Gelderd Road – Hybrid working, 3 days in office.

Purpose:

To provide accurate and timely accounting and reporting for operating expenditure in Associated Waste Management Ltd.

• Assist the Finance Manager to account for operating expenditure, including ownership of certain P&L lines and assistance with others.
• Ensure that intercompany transactions are correctly recorded, using knowledge of business operations across the UK.
• Review costs and explain variances to budget and KPIs.
• Investigate and resolve queries and discrepancies, collaborating with the wider finance team.
• Interrogate the systems (SAGE / Workday) to ensure accurate reporting.
• Ensure robust accounting of accruals and prepayments on the balance sheet.
• Work with stakeholders to ensure a “right‑first‑time” approach with purchase orders and invoicing.
• Present monthly results to Finance Manager and FC.
• Assist with annual budget and external audit in relation to opex.
• Assist with embedding the new ERP system.

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
• Strong Excel spreadsheet skills.
• Proactive approach to resolving queries.
• Strong collaborative style.
• Diligent approach.
• Confident communicator.
• Experience of working in industry & commerce is preferable.

Over the past 30 years, Panda has continued to grow and acquire businesses that share a similar vision and set of values. We are a group of almost 3000 people, all contributing to that growth and success.

As a team, we’re safer together. We deliver our customers with a partnership approach to managing their resources responsibly and constantly push the boundaries of innovation. What’s good today can be better tomorrow.

Panda is not just a company, it’s a resource recovery business. Our philosophy remains unchanged, balancing customer satisfaction with environmentally sustainable practices. Exceptional customer service and unwavering dedication to sustainability are the cornerstones of our business.

We aim to attract and retain a skilled and diverse workforce that best represents the talent available in the communities in which our assets are located and our employees reside. (DE&I Policy Statement)

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Accounting/Auditing and Finance