Job Description

Our Vacancy

As a Development Accountant, you'll beresponsible for reviewing accounts, maintaining financial records, and preparing regular forecasts for our development entities. You will support the year-end process by preparing audit schedules and ensuring our reporting is accurate, timely, and compliant with external requirements. In this role, you will also support and coach analysts and graduates in the team, sharing your expertise to enhance the wider team's capabilities.


You're a proactive problem-solver, able to independently manage complex accounting issues as they arise. You will also ensure that the structure of our projects is properly accounted for by maintaining accurate delivery routes and applying the correct use of entities. The role requires you to support large-scale and high-risk projects as a financial lead when needed, ensuring milestones and deliverables are met.

You'll need to be in the office for a minimum of 2 days per week.

Success in this role will be measured by your ability to deliver detailed and timely reconciliations, produce accurate performance data that supports informed decision-making, and maintain strong relationships with both internal teams and external stakeholders. You'll be expected to step in for the Finance Manager when required and support junior team members by providing clear direction and oversight.



If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact and work as part of a collaborative and driven finance team, we want to hear from you.

To be successful in this role, you're:

Passionate about implementing best practice and maintaining robust financial controls Able to manage multiple priorities and perform under pressure, especially during peak periods like year-end Ideally CCAB qualified or able to demonstrate equivalent relevant experience Experienced in preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and carrying out analytical reviews Familiar with accounting software, with knowledge of Sun Systems considered an advantage

Here are just a few of the benefits of working at Peabody:

30 days' annual holiday, plus bank holidays

two additional paid volunteering days each year

flexible benefits scheme, including family friendly benefits and access to a discount portal

4 x salary life assurance

up to 10% pension contribution

Are you ready to apply?

If you have any questions about this role, please email Talent Specialist,

Harry

at

harry.lund@peabody.org.uk

We may close this advert before the advertised closing date, depending on the number of applications received.

Interviews will be taking place week commencing 28th July 2025.

PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.