We are looking to offer a Lease Accountant the opportunity to join our expanding Finance team based in Castleford. About The Team The Finance team are based within the Plant and Fleet business, supporting all of the operating divisions with their vehicle and plant requirements including service, maintenance and fleet management. There are 20 members of the finance team which includes business intelligence business systems. The transactional finance activity is a group function and as such the Plant & Fleet finance team are focussed on the business performance, financial controls and governance and statutory accounting. We have an open and supportive culture within the team and all focussed on achieving the team objectives together and enjoying the journey while we achieve our plans. About The Role As the Lease Accountant you will coordinate and manage the migration of the accounting standard change with regards to leases (Properties, Vehicles and Plant) on behalf of M Group companies. The role is based within the Plant and Fleet division who purchase Plant and IT equipment and lease/purchase vehicles on behalf of the group and manage the utilisation of the assets across the group, effectively leasing the assets to the operational divisions. This is a new role for the group, reporting to the Financial Controller of the Plant and Fleet business. The initial focus is to lead the transition of operating leases being brought on balance sheet with the change to FRS 102 - lease accounting. The role will then manage, update and maintain the lease accounting portfolio for the group. Following an induction and training period, hybrid working will be offered, 3 days in office, 2 days at home. Occasional travel to our head office in Stevenage will also be a pre-requisite. About M Group Services M Group Services is a trusted employer to more than 10,500 people in the UK and Ireland. Operating across 21 businesses in 240 locations, we provide specialist infrastructure services in the water, energy, transport and telecommunications sectors. As a business we believe communication is key. We work in an environment where growth and development are promoted within the business, our employees feel they are trusted to get on with their work as well as finding this work interesting and challenging. Where we are able, we work flexibly, believing that empowered colleagues are happier and more productive. We want to support our people as much as possible, therefore if you require a more flexible working arrangement, we would be happy to discuss this with you As the Lease Accountant, you’ll get the opportunity to: Ensure complete and accurate reporting of lease accounting information Design and Implement sufficient controls and policies to govern the accounting for leases in the group, ensuring group compliance with FRS 102 Take ownership of the accounting policy, ensuring continuous improvement Act as the first point of contact for all lease queries Prepare company and group journals for lease accounting entries Reconcile the lease data at company and group level. Provision of the lease disclosure notes for year-end audit and responding to audit queries Own the leases accounting software data and ensure the accuracy and relevance of the live data What you’ll bring? ACA/ACCA qualified Working knowledge of IFRS16 for a company with a large volume of assets Intermediate Excel skills including Pivot tables Ability to manage, analyse and interpret large amounts of data and prepare reporting for review and understanding by management Experience of large volume reconciliations including resolution of variances Personable, able to work on own initiative and as part of a team. What’s in it for you? 25 days' annual leave plus statutory holidays Discretionary annual bonus Contributory Pension scheme Life Assurance Access to our Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to work scheme Access to a wide range of discounts and special offers through our online rewards platform Private health care Company car/car allowance and fuel card MGS, M Group Services delivers a range of essential infrastructure services within the water, energy, transport and telecommunications sectors in the UK & Ireland. We have built and maintained relationships with our clients over a number of years and have a strong culture that continuously focuses on safety, operational delivery, efficiency and customer service. We are committed to profitable growth both organically and through acquisitions. M Group Services, a trusted employer to over 10,000 skilled specialists working from 240 locations, operates a divisional structure aligned with its end markets. At M Group Services we recognise and value the benefits from our workforce diversity. We work hard to build and maintain inclusive environments and develop a culture where our people feel included and valued.