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Assistant Accountant
easyJet —Luton Airport
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Data analysis skills
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Annual leave
4d
Accounts Assistant
Unicorn Trails Limited —Bedford
- £12.71 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- QuickBooks
- Free parking
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4d
Assistant Management Accountant
Howden Group Holdings —Milton Keynes
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Accounting
- Communication skills
9d
Assistant Accountant
NORTHLAND CONTROLS LIMITED —Letchworth
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
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Assistant Management Accountant
Bizerba —Milton Keynes
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Analytics
- Employee discount
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Finance Assistant (Accounts Payable)
Chery - Letchworth —Letchworth
- £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
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1d
Financial Accountant
RGH‑Global Limited —Huntingdon
- £34.98 an hour
- Hybrid work
Management Accountant
Global Ridgeway Holdings Ltd —Ampthill
- £38,000 - £46,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
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7d
Purchase Ledger Assistant
Command —Letchworth
- £28,000 - £30,000 a year
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Finance Manager
OSIE —St. Neots
- Bachelor's degree
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
3d
Finance Manager
OSI Systems, Inc —St. Neots
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
3d
Tax Manager / Assistant Manager
TC-Group —Northampton
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mentoring
- Training & development
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Referral programme
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Assistant Accountant

easyJet -
Luton Airport

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Job details

Full-time
4 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension

Qualifications

Stakeholder liaison
Financial reconciliation support
Month-end financial reporting
Data analysis skills
Management accounting expertise
Accruals and prepayments for month-end close
Financial analysis
Analysis skills
Month-end financial reconciliation
Continuous improvement
Balance sheet reconciliation
Payroll
Finance and accounting experience
Communication skills
AAT

Full job description

Assistant Accountant – Payroll

We are easyJet – a FTSE listed, £multi-billion low-cost airline that serves tens of millions of customers every single year. If you’re reading this, you have probably already been an easyJet customer, and you’ll know that there is no more iconic (or Orange!) travel brand in Europe.

We fly more than 1,207 routes, connecting 38 countries across Europe, and employ more than 18,000 colleagues. We’re on a mission to make low-cost travel easy – and whatever your role here, you’ll connect millions of people to what they love using Europe’s best airline network, great value fares, and friendly service.

What makes us easyJet? Our Promise Behaviours - we are Safe, Bold, Welcoming and Challenging. Four Behaviours. One Spirit. One easyJet.

READ ON IF YOU

Have experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar finance role

Are confident managing month-end processes, journals and balance sheet reconciliations

Enjoy analysing financial data, investigating variances and delivering accurate reporting

Can be in our fantastic Luton head office 3 x per week

THE TEAM
You'll join our Accounting & Controls team, reporting to the Finance Manager and supporting the accounting and reporting of Central Overhead costs across the business. Working closely with Finance, HR and Payroll, the team is responsible for ensuring payroll costs and associated liabilities are accurately recorded, reconciled and reported, while maintaining strong financial controls and supporting business decision-making.

The team plays a key role in month-end close, financial reporting, audit support and driving continuous improvement across accounting processes.

Requirements of the Role

THE ROLE

We're looking for a proactive and detail focused Assistant Accountant to join our Accounting & Controls team. In this role, you'll support payroll accounting and central overhead reporting activities, helping to ensure costs, liabilities and employee-related balances are accurately reflected in the general ledger.

You'll work closely with colleagues across Finance, Payroll and HR, contributing to reporting, audit support and process improvements that strengthen financial governance across the business.

Prepare and post monthly payroll journals, including salaries, bonuses, benefits and statutory deductions

Perform payroll-related balance sheet reconciliations and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner

Complete month-end and year-end accruals and prepayments associated with employee costs

Investigate and resolve variances between payroll reports and the general ledger

Support the production of management reporting, payroll cost analysis and variance commentary

Assist with budgeting, forecasting and headcount reporting activities

Build strong relationships with Payroll and HR teams to validate payroll outputs and ensure reporting accuracy

Support internal and external audits by providing supporting documentation and analysis

Contribute to finance projects, process improvements and system enhancement initiatives

Maintain robust financial controls and ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards

Requirements of the Role - Internal

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Degree qualified or equivalent experience

Studying towards AAT, ACCA or CIMA is desirable

Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar finance role

Strong understanding of month-end processes and balance sheet reconciliations

Experience supporting payroll accounting activities is advantageous

Good analytical skills with excellent attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and financial systems

Experience supporting audits and working within financial controls frameworks is desirable

A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

WHAT YOU’LL GET IN RETURN

Up to 20% maximum bonus

5% pension contributions

Medical Cash Plan

Excellent staff travel benefits

25 days of annual leave + bank holidays

Annual credit towards an easyJet holiday

Various flexible benefits and extras

PRACTICALITIES

This full-time role will be based in Luton and will be 40 hours per week. We support hybrid working and we spend 60% of our time per month in the office

REASONABLE ADJUSTMENTS

At easyJet, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse customers we serve across Europe. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you require specific adjustments or support during the application or recruitment process, such as extra time for assessments or accessible interview locations, please contact us at [email protected]. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure accessibility and accommodation

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