Assistant Group Accountant

It is an exciting time to join LNT. We are the UK’s largest care home developer and care home commissioning group, with a significant history within the care home development and care operating sectors.

Over a 30+ year period, the group has provided over 17,000 care beds to the UK market and developed more than 250 care homes. The group is in a period of rapid expansion, scaling up to build and operate 30 care homes a year.

The group is a vertically integrated care home constructor/developer and software provider, operating a fast growing portfolio of care homes under the Crystal Care brand name.

LNT is the market leader in a sector which is underpinned by a clear demographic need over the next few decades, providing an exceptional opportunity for the business going forwards. The group also has a strong ESG policy, being at the forefront of innovation in the development of energy‑saving care homes.

The LNT finance function has grown considerably over the last 5 years, to a headcount of c.45 people across all disciplines and divisions.

The finance function is led by the Group Finance Director and is split into 3 main teams – construction, care opco and the group team.

As part of the people agenda, the LNT Finance Talent Academy was launched in 2023, providing a structured pathway & tailored experience for the right individuals to develop & progress their careers in the business.

LNT is also an ICAEW Authorised Training Employer.

This is a key role within the group, where the post holder will assist the Group Accountant in maintaining and preparing key financial information.

The role offers the opportunity to build a good understanding of basic accounting principles and controls and to be part of a fast-growing Yorkshire based entrepreneurial business.

The position will have responsibilities including, but not limited to, the following:

• Support the preparation and submission of monthly Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) returns
• Maintain accurate and organised filing systems to support compliance requirements
• Prepare monthly management information for a number of SPV/development entities
• Process purchase and inter‑company sales invoices in a timely and accurate manner
• Perform regular bank reconciliations
• Raise payments through the online banking system
• Prepare summaries of bank balances to support group cashflow projections
• Reconcile intercompany balances across group entities
• Prepare VAT returns
• Obtaining and reconciling supplier statements
• Assist in maintaining interest schedules to track the group’s debt
• Provide ad hoc support to the business’ key stakeholders as required

• Suitable for a new entry into accounting or an AAT trainee
• Strong desire to work with a dynamic and fast‑growing business
• Demonstrates a proactive attitude and a strong willingness to learn
• Personable and able to work as a team
• Foundational understanding of accounting principles appreciated but not required
• Comfortable in a collegiate, open and meritocratic environment
• Is prepared to be office based in Garforth (East Leeds) full time
• Salary dependent on candidate level & experience
• Discretionary bonus scheme – payable each year in June & December
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays
• Annual pay review
• Free on‑site gym
• Subsidised on‑site café / bar
• Regular team/company social events
• Career development opportunities, including opportunity to study relevant qualifications (subject to business need and individual performance)

“At LNT we build great places to live, work and visit. We build homes that are loved by residents, families and the people who care for them.”