Salary: £30,000 to £35,000 per year
Location: Hybrid working between home and offices in Northallerton and Thirsk
Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
Contract: Permanent position with hybrid and flexible working
Are you an accountant, or working towards being an accountant, with a passion for numbers and a keen eye for detail?
We have an opportunity for a Management Accountant to join our small and friendly finance team here at Yorwaste in North Yorkshire. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their career and take that next step with the support of an award-winning company.
Responding to the Finance Business Partner, you will work alongside colleagues to ensure financial control is maintained for our business segments. Responsible for the financial analysis and production of management accounts for these operations, you must be driven, positive and thrive as part of a successful team.
You will play a vital role in our operations, working closely with our wider team including the operational business. We will offer support with your studies as part of a training agreement, to help promote and encourage your learning. This can include paid days off for exams, allowances for books and study materials, and registrations fees.
About Yorwaste
Yorwaste is North Yorkshire’s leading waste management company, passionate about supporting community and local environment, while delivering a warm and professional customer experience. Our clients range from commercial, local authority and private individuals and with teams across North Yorkshire in over 20 locations, our turnover is circa £45million.
Joining us at Yorwaste is more than just a job. We strive to provide our team with a long-term stable career, training and development, and a positive engaging working environment. As an equal opportunities’ employer, alongside our commitment to inclusion and diversity, we take pride in supporting the development of North Yorkshire and its people.
Qualifications
To succeed in this position, it is essential that the successful candidate has the following:
· Current progression with AAT and/or actively wanting to progress this to a professional accountancy qualification. If AAT is already passed, actively studying towards CIMA, ACA or ACCA would be an advantage.
· Great knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, including advanced level Excel.
· Knowledge of Financial Operations.
· Understanding of balance sheet reconciliations.
· Knowledge of a modern financial system, such as Sage 200.
· High numeracy skill level and attention to detail.
· Proactive approach to evaluating numbers and ensuring they reflect reality.
It would be an advantage if the successful candidate had knowledge of PurGo and PowerBi applications, as well as the production of management accounts including costing. Knowledge of the waste and recycling industry is beneficial, however not a criterion for this position.
For a more comprehensive outline of the responsibilities, you can read the Job Description here
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Why Yorwaste?
Yorwaste is North Yorkshire’s leading waste management company, passionate about supporting community and local environment, while delivering a warm and professional customer experience. We believe in investing in our team and the tools you need to succeed. Currently our sites achieve over 90% recycling rates to help keep North Yorkshire looking beautiful.
Our vision at Yorwaste is to create a cleaner, greener future. We aim to be at the forefront of the industry, committed to reducing environmental impact of waste, whilst supporting our customers to make more sustainable choices. We always treat safety as our priority, seek new ways to make the most of what we have to achieve our goals and solve problems, as well as being knowledgeable, credible and taking pride in what we do. Read more about our mission, vision and values here
Benefits
In return, we are offering a salary between £30,000 and £35,000 depending on your current qualifications and experience, along with 20 days annual holiday plus bank holiday entitlements, rising to 25 days with 5 years’ service.
This is a permanent role working full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The main office locations will be Northallerton and Thirsk, however we do currently operate a hybrid-working model allowing working from home and other office locations as part of your working week.
We understand the importance of a work life balance and want to promote a flexible working pattern around you. By empowering you to take management of your time and workload, we believe you can excel in your role, and are happy to discuss this with the right candidate.
At Yorwaste you will have access to a company pension as well as benefits and discounts such as a cycle to work scheme and technical equipment scheme. Through our Employee Assistance programme, we offer great access to health and wellbeing resources as well as acknowledging and rewarding great health and safety procedure, innovative ideas and recognition for long service with us.
How to Apply
To apply please complete an online application form and upload a current CV.
If you have further questions about the position, please contact Bradley on bradley.naylor@northyorks.gov.uk or 01609 534365 for an informal discussion about the role.
Closing date for applications is midnight on Thursday 6th of June 2024
Interviews are planned to take place, in person, week commencing 17th of June 2024
We reserve the right to remove this vacancy before the proposed deadline in the event of the position being filled, or a high number of applications are received.
Yorwaste is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief.
We will not accept applications from agencies and can only consider applications from individuals with right to work within the UK.
Closing date: 6th June 2024
Why Yorwaste?
Yorwaste is North Yorkshire’s leading waste management company, passionate about supporting community and local environment, while delivering a warm and professional customer experience. We believe in investing in our team and the tools you need to succeed. Currently our sites achieve over 90% recycling rates to help keep North Yorkshire looking beautiful.
Our vision at Yorwaste is to create a cleaner, greener future. We aim to be at the forefront of the industry, committed to reducing environmental impact of waste, whilst supporting our customers to make more sustainable choices. We treat safety as our priority at all times, seek new ways to make the most of what we have to achieve our goals and solve problems, as well as being knowledgeable, credible and taking pride in what we do. Read more about our mission, vision and values here.
What we can offer you
- Competitive rates of pay and long service recognition
- Outstanding personal development and training opportunities
- Comprehensive employee assistance programme
- Company Pension scheme with up to 6% contribution
- A benefits scheme which includes maternity leave package, cycle2work scheme, home technology scheme, as well as retail, travel and leisure di
