Job Description

Youll provide strategic and operational finance support to Great Places and will help embed financial planning, commercial thinking and budgetary control.
The company accountant will work with our new Head of Finance to support our subsidiary companies.
What youll be doing
Youll ensure there are robust financial plans and sufficient financial reporting to enable better decision making
Youll provide support in financial appraisals of schemes
Youll prepare business plans and budgets for the relevant subsidiaries in line with the Group timetable and with sufficient granularity to allow input into the group model in Brixx using group assumptions;
Youll prepare monthly management accounts, financial KPIs and cash flows for the relevant subsidiaries, in line with Group timetables;
Youll prepare statutory accounts for the relevant subsidiary, calculate and pay gift aid in line with agreed policies
Youll contribute to service improvements within the wider finance teams,
Undertake all balance sheet reconciliations for companies affected by transactions involving the relevant subsidiary
Drawdown and repay intercompany loan funding, administer inter group interest payments and manage the inter group trading balances;
Youll contribute to financial modelling and appraisals of schemes;
Youll contribute to management or board reports specifically around financial implications and financial impacts.
What youll need
Recognised professional accountancy qualification or strong QBE
Extensive experience in financial management
Experience of preparing budgets, forecasts and management accounts
Strong IT skills and proficient in excel and report writing
Proven relationship builder and influencer with stake holders
What we need from you
A commitment to understand the challenges and opportunities that exist in the communities in which we work. We particularly value lived experience in social housing
A passion to advocate on behalf of people and communities
A passion for customer service
A commitment to work in partnership with others for the benefit of Great Places
A commitment to continuous learning and improvement
Ability to work flexibly and when needed outside normal working hours to ensure service continuity
An ability to work in uncertainty.
To be professional and work with integrity, inclusivity and respect for diversity
You will be required to attend a number of face to face training sessions as well as virtual sessions and e-learning. This part of your role is vital and of equal importance as the day to day aspects
What we give you in return for your hard work and commitment
Pension 6 DC scheme (up to 10% contribution from both colleagues and Great Places)
WPA 6 Healthcare auto enrolled at no contribution level with 31250 of savings available - option to increase & add family members
Annual leave 6 Start at 26 days annual leave, increasing up to 30 days + Bank Holidays
Greater Working 6 We offer Hybrid and flexible working.
Reward & Recognition 6 You Count Rewards are individual rewards for going xe2x80x98above & beyond
Professional fees 6 The business pays the cost of one professional membership fee for each colleague
The Market Place 6 High street, restaurant & supermarket discounts, gym memberships, cycle to work, smart tech loans and much more
Health and wellbeing initiatives 6 Our colleagues enjoy wellbeing campaigns throughout the year, with activities designed around our four pillars of wellbeing, these include career wellbeing, mental wellbeing, physical wellbeing and financial wellbeing
Interview details
The expected interview date is 23/04/2025, subject to availability.
The interview will include both an assessment and a standard Q&A session, further details will be provided in advance.
INDHIGH
Great Places Housing Group exists to improve the lives of the people living in our 25,000 homes across the North West and Yorkshire. We are much more than just a landlord, providing a wide-range of services and promoting partnership work to create vibrant, sustainable communities.
You can find details of our story, our vision and our values .
At Great Places, we are committed to using inclusive hiring practices. By embracing diversity and difference, we enrich our teams with varied perspectives, drive, and innovation to create an environment in which everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures and are committed to fostering an environment in which everyone can be their authentic self; building a workforce that truly reflects the diverse communities we serve.
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