The PureGym Way
PureGym is the No.1 gym operator in the UK, and the 4th largest gym operator worldwide. With 700+ gyms and over 2 million members across the UK, Europe & the US, we are the gym where Everybody is Welcome. We champion diversity and are committed to providing a workplace where everyone feels free to be. We’re proud to be recognised as a Top Institute Employer, reflecting our commitment to excellence in employee experience and workplace culture. See our careers page for full benefits. We offer:
*Free nationwide gym membership for you + 1
*Hybrid working
*A truly flexible working culture
*Personal private healthcare, including digital GP
*Life insurance x4
*Company pension contribution
*25 days annual leave, plus 1 personal day
*Option to purchase additional holiday (up to 5 days)
*Great learning & development resources
*Enhanced maternity pay, paternity and adoption leave
The Role
Location: Leeds (3 days in the office)
Type: Full Time
Contract type: Permanent
Application: Closing date Tuesday 31 March
We are looking for an Assistant Accountant to join our Finance Team! Reporting to the Finance Manager, the role is responsible for This role is responsible for the processing and review of cashbook transactions, including one off payments, weekly BACS, international payments and accounts. The individual will be responsible for the orderly maintenance and reconciliation of multiple cash accounts, processing of payments through the cashbook and their allocation within the purchase ledger.
This is a Hybrid working role. This will be based in our Leeds office 3 days a week.
Key duties will include:
*Daily posting of all non BACS payments through the cash book
*Allocation of payments to invoices etc as appropriate
*Month end bank reconciliations
*Ownership of several bank accounts, including foreign accounts with FX
*postings
*Daily posting of membership revenue
*Ownership of certain cost lines within the P&L
*Budgeting and forecasting responsibility for owned cost lines
Sat within the Management Accounts team, this role would suit someone looking for potential growth in the Assistant Accountant role into more management based accounting in the future.
The Person
*Should have a strong understanding of the structure of most financial systems; specifically the interaction between different subledgers and the nominal ledger
*Excellent communicator, able to liaise with varying levels of management
*Able to work well within a team, however able to self-start and drive performance individually as well
*Exceptionally well organised and able to maintain to a daily schedule
*Competent with excel and other office products
*Experience with SAGE desirable but not required
*Comfortable with both in office and WFH as we operate under a hybrid work pattern of 3 days in the office and 2 days WFH
*Desire to become management accounting qualified and to work towards qualification while within this role
PureGym is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our company mantra is ’Everybody Welcome’ and we are dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive place to work. From a hiring standpoint, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to ensuring that our PureGym colleagues reflect the diversity of the nation as well as our millions of gym members we serve.
Join us on our mission is to bring high quality, affordable fitness to everyone, everywhere.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the advert may be withdrawn at any time. Early application is encouraged.


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