Business Accountant (New Business) 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
The vacancy
Hours: 35 hours per week / 70 hours over two weeks (nine-day fortnight)
We are currently looking to recruit a Business Accountant to join our Finance and Treasury team on a 12 month fixed term contract.
Within the role you will provide a highly professional and all-round accounting, financial support, and reporting service, to the Housing 21's Development and Asset Management Teams. You will also support new business opportunities, advise on acquisitions, and lead on other ad hoc special projects as required.
You will support the Development and Asset Management Teams in helping to provide the relevant divisions, directorates and/or functions with relevant financial management information and support for effective operational oversight and decision-making regarding profitability, key performance indicators, capital spend, investment options, contract management and supplier management.
While the role is home based the successful candidate will be required to attend team meetings at our head office in Birmingham as required.
Curious to know more? If you're looking for an opportunity where you can make a real difference, with an organisation with a strong social purpose, take a look at the job description attached.
We'd love to meet you!
What we're looking for:
The essential requirements for the role include knowledge and experience with the below: Financial controls and safeguards Ideally you will also have experience in: Complex financial systems with numerous interfaces from feeder systems Budgeting and forecasting techniques Financial modelling and planning activities Complex budgeting and forecasting activities Managing and developing part-qualified trainee accountants You must also be qualified to ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA/CA, be a graduate calibre finance professional, or have equivalent relevant experience.
Why us?
We support our employees to do what they do best, whether that's through flexible working, learning new skills or being part of a friendly and supportive workplace culture. We also offer a great benefits package including Blue Light Card discount, holiday trade scheme, volunteer days, Occupational Sick Pay, Occupational Maternity Pay and more.
As part of our commitment to our employees and offering flexibility, we now offer a nine-day fortnight, providing employees with the opportunity to work their hours across nine days and have a three-day weekend every other week. Further details on how this works will be discussed with successful candidates upon offer being made.
An offer of employment will be subject to the satisfactory completion of satisfactory references, and induction training.
Closing date for applications: 13 February 2025
Due to the nature of this role this advert may close earlier than the closing date listed and once sufficient applications have been received. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.
About us
At Housing 21 we pride ourselves on being passionate about people and are committed to investing in those who work for us to help them to be the best they can be.
When you work for us, you will be joining an organisation that holds the Investors in People Platinum standard and was rated the UK's third Best Place to Work in 2024 by Glassdoor. Our people are our foundation, and we know how important it is to support them to do what they do best, whether through flexible working, learning new skills or being part of a friendly and supportive workplace culture.
We are incredibly proud of the culture we have created and celebrate the positive difference we make to society. If you think you're ready for a new challenge and able to make a difference, then come and join us!
Benefits
Flexible working including a nine-day fortnight Holiday trade scheme and volunteer leave Funded health cash plan Occupational maternity pay / paternity pay Pension contributions Occupational sick pay Lifestyle discounts Car salary sacrifice and leasing scheme Learning and development opportunities
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The vacancy
Hours: 35 hours per week / 70 hours over two weeks (nine-day fortnight)
We are currently looking to recruit a Business Accountant to join our Finance and Treasury team on a 12 month fixed term contract.
Within the role you will provide a highly professional and all-round accounting, financial support, and reporting service, to the Housing 21's Development and Asset Management Teams. You will also support new business opportunities, advise on acquisitions, and lead on other ad hoc special projects as required.
You will support the Development and Asset Management Teams in helping to provide the relevant divisions, directorates and/or functions with relevant financial management information and support for effective operational oversight and decision-making regarding profitability, key performance indicators, capital spend, investment options, contract management and supplier management.
While the role is home based the successful candidate will be required to attend team meetings at our head office in Birmingham as required.
Curious to know more? If you're looking for an opportunity where you can make a real difference, with an organisation with a strong social purpose, take a look at the job description attached.
We'd love to meet you!
What we're looking for:
The essential requirements for the role include knowledge and experience with the below: Financial controls and safeguards Ideally you will also have experience in: Complex financial systems with numerous interfaces from feeder systems Budgeting and forecasting techniques Financial modelling and planning activities Complex budgeting and forecasting activities Managing and developing part-qualified trainee accountants You must also be qualified to ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA/CA, be a graduate calibre finance professional, or have equivalent relevant experience.
Why us?
We support our employees to do what they do best, whether that's through flexible working, learning new skills or being part of a friendly and supportive workplace culture. We also offer a great benefits package including Blue Light Card discount, holiday trade scheme, volunteer days, Occupational Sick Pay, Occupational Maternity Pay and more.
As part of our commitment to our employees and offering flexibility, we now offer a nine-day fortnight, providing employees with the opportunity to work their hours across nine days and have a three-day weekend every other week. Further details on how this works will be discussed with successful candidates upon offer being made.
An offer of employment will be subject to the satisfactory completion of satisfactory references, and induction training.
Closing date for applications: 13 February 2025
Due to the nature of this role this advert may close earlier than the closing date listed and once sufficient applications have been received. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.
About us
At Housing 21 we pride ourselves on being passionate about people and are committed to investing in those who work for us to help them to be the best they can be.
When you work for us, you will be joining an organisation that holds the Investors in People Platinum standard and was rated the UK's third Best Place to Work in 2024 by Glassdoor. Our people are our foundation, and we know how important it is to support them to do what they do best, whether through flexible working, learning new skills or being part of a friendly and supportive workplace culture.
We are incredibly proud of the culture we have created and celebrate the positive difference we make to society. If you think you're ready for a new challenge and able to make a difference, then come and join us!
Benefits
Flexible working including a nine-day fortnight Holiday trade scheme and volunteer leave Funded health cash plan Occupational maternity pay / paternity pay Pension contributions Occupational sick pay Lifestyle discounts Car salary sacrifice and leasing scheme Learning and development opportunities
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