Group Assistant Accountant

Location: Castleford, West Yorkshire (WF10 5HW)

Working pattern: Hybrid – up to two days per week from home

PTSG has grown rapidly through acquisition and now comprises more than 40 specialist businesses operating across five divisions. We are looking for an accomplished

Group Assistant Accountant who can support the central finance team and wider PTSG finance community and business by processing routine financial transactions and contributing to the smooth running of the day-to-day activities in the Central Finance Team.

This is a varied role that includes carrying out general accounting tasks, such as posting of journals, periodic reconciliations, intercompany recharges and performing variance analysis. The role will support the various finance teams in relation to period end close, as well as issuing allocated reports to the business.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Intercompany – regular processing of relevant intercompany and group management

recharges, including reconciliations

• Posting of prepayments and accruals for Indirect costs (Overheads)
• Support on central costs and monthly accounts
• Support on payroll reconciliations (P&L and Balance sheet)
• Reconciliation and calculation of rebates
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations
• Provide ad-hoc financial information to both the group and divisional management teams

including variance analysis

• Assist with the preparation and supply of information for audits and tax returns
• Monitor and assist finance manager with control of data relevant to key financial and non-

financial metrics

• Completion of VAT returns
• Passthrough Invoicing to end customer and internal transactions to post SL/PL
• Posting of Fixed Assets Depreciation through Sicon module
• Assist with Sage month end closure

What We’re Looking For

• Good knowledge of basic accounting demonstrable by on-the-job experience or graduate calibre who is part/fully AAT qualified
• Ability to analyse data with attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Be able to prioritise own workload and manage time effectively to meet deadlines
• Highly motivated with a ‘can do/hands on’ attitude with a professional manner
• Team player who takes ownership and accountability for tasks
• Good communication skills and team player who is good at building relationships
• System orientated with excellent IT skills (PTSG is a Sage Accounting environment and the individual must have a good MS Excel capability)
• Desire to progress and develop

What’s In It For You

• Hybrid working, with up to two days per week from home.
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.
• Life assurance at three times your salary.
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme.
• 24/7 online GP service.
• Discounts on shopping, technology, holidays, meals out, gyms and more.
• Free on-site parking.

Our open-plan Castleford head office is approximately five minutes’ walk from the train station, close to the M62 and A1, and has on-site parking.

About PTSG

PTSG Group is a leading provider of specialist services across the UK and Europe.

Through the acquisition of high-quality specialist businesses, PTSG has built a group of industry-leading companies delivering services across Access and Safety, Electrical Services, Building Access, Fire Solutions and Water Treatment.

With approximately 4,000 specialists supporting more than 90,000 customers across 200,000 buildings and delivering over 170 different services, we are committed to providing safe, compliant and high-quality services nationwide.

Our aim is simple: to be a great place to work and a great company to do business with.

Armed Forces Covenant

PTSG Group is proud to support the Armed Forces community and has formally signed the UK Armed Forces Covenant.

We recognise the valuable skills that service leavers, veterans, reservists and military families bring to the workplace, including leadership, teamwork, resilience and technical expertise.

We guarantee an interview to ex-Forces applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role and are committed to supporting Armed Forces personnel in building long-term civilian careers across our business.

PTSG Group is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to promoting diversity, equality and inclusion throughout our recruitment process and across the wider business.

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