Cost accountant Work, Jobs in Milton Keynes (with Salaries)

Assistant Accountant
easyJet —Luton Airport
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Data analysis skills
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Annual leave
3d
Assistant Management Accountant
Bizerba —Milton Keynes
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Analytics
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Financial Accountant
easyJet —Luton Airport
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Data analysis skills
- Analysis skills
- Supervising experience
- Annual leave
Senior Finance Business Partner
BSI —Milton Keynes
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Bereavement leave
Revenue Accountant
easyJet —Luton Airport
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Analytics
- Annual leave
17h
Payroll Accountant (Part time)
GXO Logistics —Northampton
- Up to £19,600 a year
- Part-time
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
11d
Assistant Accountant
NORTHLAND CONTROLS LIMITED —Letchworth
- £32,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Life insurance
Quick apply
Global Financial Accountant
Dr. Martens —Wollaston
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Financial Accountant
Jordans —Biggleswade
- Continuous improvement
- Organisational skills
- Budgeting
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
2d
CAPEX Assistant Accountant
Leisure Employment Services —Hemel Hempstead
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Continuous improvement
- Business
- Accounting
- Employee discount
Quick apply
9d
Commercial Management Accountant
HyperGrowth Recruitment —Luton
- Analytics
Quick apply
Finance Manager
OSI Systems, Inc —St. Neots
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
2d
Account Manager
Aspect Electrical Limited —Hemel Hempstead
- £32,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Travel
- QuickBooks
Quick apply
2d
Finance Manager
OSIE —St. Neots
- Bachelor's degree
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
2d
Sales Ledger Coordinator
British Pipeline Agency (BPA) —Hemel Hempstead
- £27,000 - £30,000 a year
- Continuous improvement
- Contracts
- Computer skills
- Life insurance
2d

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Assistant Accountant

easyJet -
Luton Airport

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Job details

Full-time
3 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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