Management Accountant

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 Responsibilities  Assist the Finance Manager to account for operating expenditure including ownership of the accounting for certain P&L lines and assisting 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 in the business 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 systemSkills and experience  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 Join us on the journey….. Over the past 30 years, Panda has continued to grow and acquire businesses that all share a very similar vision and set of values. We’re now a group of almost 3000 people, all contributing to that growth and success. Whilst Panda is the parent company to numerous brands, we all share an ambitious vision for the future. Our primary goal is to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our people and connected partners is front and centre.  As a team, we’re safer together. We deliver our customers with a partnership approach to managing their resources responsibly. We 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. Over the past three decades we’ve grown and diversified significantly, we believe that great leadership is rooted in strong values. As leaders within this industry, we’re committed to shaping a better future for our friends, families and communities. 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. Our journey is dependent upon talented, passionate, and dedicated people that constantly strive and challenge each other for better outcomes.  Take the first step today and join us on the journey………. Panda aims 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)