Role: Leases Accountant
Location: Blackburn, BB1 2FA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Salary: Up to £50,000, depending on experience
Bonus Scheme: Bonus Incentive
Company: EG On The Move
About the role:
As the Leases Accountant, you will play a key role in managing the Group's lease accounting processes, ensuring compliance with accounting requirements. Reporting to the Fixed Asset & Leases Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining the lease accounting system, preparing month-end lease accounting, reconciliations and reporting, whilst working closely with Property, Fleet and Finance teams. You will also support technical lease accounting queries, acquisitions, audit requirements and continuous improvements to lease accounting processes and controls.
What you’ll do:
- Own the end-to-end lease accounting process, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards.
- Maintain the lease accounting system and database, ensuring lease information is complete, accurate and up to date.
- Prepare and process month-end lease accounting, including invoices, interest, depreciation, disposals, service charges and rent accruals.
- Complete monthly IFRS 16 and single-entity lease reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies and clearing outstanding balances.
- Work closely with Property, Fleet and Accounts Payable teams to ensure lease data is accurate and invoice/accrual differences are resolved.
- Prepare and review complex lease calculations, including new leases, modifications, reassessments and terminations.
- Provide technical lease accounting support across the Group, including guidance on accounting treatment and compliance, and supporting IAS 17 reporting where required.
- Support year-end audit and acquisition activity, including preparing working papers, disclosures and lease due diligence, while identifying opportunities to improve processes, controls and system efficiencies.
What’s in it for you?
Whether you're looking to build a long-term career as we expand across the UK or seeking a job with top benefits, we've got you covered:
- Bonus Incentive - Performance-based bonus potential.
- Discount & Rewards App – Save up to 15% on food‑to‑go, grocery, & merchandise.
- Salary Sacrifice Pension – Save for the future with our pension scheme.
- Life Assurance - Financial protection for your loved ones.
- Enhanced annual leave – Additional annual leave entitlement
- Wellbeing resources - Mental health, wellbeing, and financial guidance.
- Legal Assistance – Confidential access to expert probate advice.
- Tooth fairy dental care app – Connect with qualified professionals for advice.
- Retail Discounts - Save money with discounts across a range of retailers.
- Learning & Development - Training to support your career growth.
- Recognition scheme - Rewarding your contributions and achievements.
- Flexible hours - Start between 8–10 AM and work your 8hour day your way.
- Free Parking – Easily accessible on-site parking.
- Waterside Café – Freshly prepared meals every day.
- Prayer and Ablution Facilities - Dedicated spaces available.
What we are looking for:
- Part-qualified or qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA).
- Previous experience in lease or financial accounting, with a strong understanding of IFRS 16 and FRS 102.
- Experience preparing lease accounting journals, reconciliations and month-end reporting.
- Experience using ERP and lease accounting systems, with Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience desirable.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage deadlines and multiple priorities.
Be a part of it:
As EG On the Move grows, we’re excited to welcome talented individuals to our team. We are about building a workplace where expertise and growth come together. Here, your skills matter, and you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact. Join us and be part of something meaningful!
Please note that this role requires a successful DBS check, which will be fully funded by EG On The Move.
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