Accountant / Lease Accounting Payroll at Daventry, Northamptonshire

Job Title: Finance Analyst / Lease Accounting & Payroll

Location: Daventry, NN11 8NU

Salary: Up to £21 per hour

Contract: Hybrid (3 days per week on site) - Temporary until 24/12/26

GI Group are now seeking a detail-focused Finance Analyst / Lease Accounting & Payroll to support key finance operations across lease accounting, payroll activity, and corporate reporting. This is a hands-on role for someone with strong Excel skills who can work confidently through month-end close processes, reconciliations, reporting and audit support.

What you will be doing:

· Lease Accounting Mastery: Own day-to-day lease accounting activity, ensuring accurate maintenance and supporting successful quarterly audits.

· Payroll Execution: Complete payroll finance activities including journals, reconciliations and reporting to ensure accurate payroll processes.

· Corporate Reporting: Deliver monthly and quarterly corporate reports via Financial Close Manager, supporting stakeholders with timely, accurate reporting.

Additional responsibilities:

· Prepare the PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA) return to ensure compliance and accuracy.

· Analyse and report monthly Profit in Inventory (PII) variances to provide insight for financial decision-making.

· Manage the full close-the-books process for the site, including review file preparation and submission.

· Prepare and present Balance Sheet reviews at month-end close meetings, highlighting key metrics and actions.

· Prepare the annual Tax Pack ensuring timely and accurate tax reporting.

Essential skills:

· Strong working knowledge of Excel.

· Ability to interpret and work within relevant financial regulations (tax, banking, pension, local accounting).

· Confident communicator - able to explain financial results and implications clearly to stakeholders.

· Strong financial analysis skills: identifying trends, variances, risks/opportunities, and resolving discrepancies to maintain data integrity.

· Experience supporting or improving financial internal controls, including risk identification and remediation planning.

Desirable:

· Knowledge of Oracle, Power BI and/or Power Query.

· Degree (college/university or equivalent) in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required).

· Hiring Contact: Joanne Smith

· Agency: GI Group Recruitment Ltd

· If you would like any further information about any vacancies before applying, please feel free to contact or on 07552 342472 #LI-JS1

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

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Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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