Assistant Group Accountant

The Business

It is an exciting time to join LNT. We are the UK’s largest care home developer and care home commissioning group, with a significant history within the care home development and care operating sectors.

Over a 30+ year period, the group has provided over 17,000 care beds to the UK market and developed more than 250 care homes. The group is in a period of rapid expansion, scaling up to build and operate 30 care homes a year.

The group is a vertically integrated care home constructor/developer and software provider, operating a fast growing portfolio of care homes under the Crystal Care brand name.

LNT is the market leader in a sector which is underpinned by a clear demographic need over the next few decades, providing an exceptional opportunity for the business going forwards. The group also has a strong ESG policy, being at the forefront of innovation in the development of energy-saving care homes.

The Finance Team

The LNT finance function has grown considerably over the last 5 years, to a headcount of c.45 people across all disciplines and divisions.

The finance function is led by the Group Finance Director and is split into 3 main teams – construction, care opco and the group team.

As part of the people agenda, the LNT Finance Talent Academy was launched in 2023, providing a structured pathway & tailored experience for the right individuals to develop & progress their careers in the business.

LNT is also an ICAEW Authorised Training Employer.

The Role

This is a key role within the group, where the post holder will assist the Group Accountant in maintaining and preparing key financial information.

The role offers the opportunity to build a good understanding of basic accounting principles and controls and to be part of a fast-growing Yorkshire based entrepreneurial business.

Key responsibilities

The position will have responsibilities including, but not limited to, the following:

• Support the preparation and submission of monthly Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) returns
• Maintain accurate and organised filing systems to support compliance requirements
• Prepare monthly management information for a number of SPV/development entities
• Process purchase and inter-company sales invoices in a timely and accurate manner
• Perform regular bank reconciliations
• Raise payments through the online banking system
• Prepare summaries of bank balances to support group cashflow projections
• Reconcile intercompany balances across group entities
• Prepare VAT returns
• Obtaining and reconciling supplier statements
• Assist in maintaining interest schedules to track the group’s debt
• Provide ad hoc support to the business’ key stakeholders as required

Requirements:

• Suitable for a new entry into accounting or an AAT trainee
• Strong desire to work with a dynamic and fast-growing business
• Demonstrates a proactive attitude and a strong willingness to learn
• Personable and able to work as a team
• Foundational understanding of accounting principles appreciated but not required
• Comfortable in a collegiate, open and meritocratic environment
• Is prepared to be office based in Garforth (East Leeds) full time

Benefits:

• Salary dependent on candidate level & experience
• Discretionary bonus scheme – payable each year in June & December
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays
• Annual pay review
• Free on-site gym
• Subsidised on site café / bar
• Regular team/company social events
• Career development opportunities, including opportunity to study relevant qualifications (subject to business need and individual performance)