Job Description

We are seeking to recruit a dynamic Finance Business Partner to join our team at Lower Mill Estate and help drive strategic decision-making across the business. Reporting to the Senior Accountant, completing daily, weekly and monthly financial tasks that will culminate in the production of the forecast, management accounts and balance sheets.



Be part of a wider finance team who are responsible for financial advice, information and other financial input (e.g. business planning, budgeting, service level agreements, costing and market testing), to a range of services.
Location Lower Mill Estate - Cirencester


Reporting to Senior Accountant


Salary from 40,000


Hours Monday to Friday 09 am - 5 pm

What you'll be doing

Covering the full spectrum of accounting and bookkeeping work including to trial balance all via computerised systems. We will require proficiency in the following areas:


Working with multiple companies. Monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations Accruals and prepayments Posting monthly journals as required Intercompany transfers Monthly sales invoicing as directed Sales Ledger control - raising invoices, chasing payments and liaising with customers Accounts Payable - Creating Bi-weekly & Monthly payment runs. Updating the fixed asset register monthly and posting depreciation journals as appropriate Assisting in ad hoc tasks/projects Preparation of individual Management Accounts & issuing to Senior Managers Coordinating monthly P&L performance review meetings with the General Manager and wider operations team Working with the General Manager to ensure profitability is maximised Working with the FD to ensure Policies and SOPS are in place and being adhered to

Essential Requirements

Minimum 3 years practical accounting experience within a group of multiple companies Solid accounting/ bookkeeping experience through to trial balance level and beyond Ideally AAT level 4 or beyond Competent in Microsoft Dynamics & Sage 50 accounts Advance Excel skills to include formulas, sums, vlookups, filters Confident in Stakeholder management and working across multifunctional teams to deliver objectives Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Habitat First Group is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of background, to bring their unique perspectives and ideas to our team. If you're interested but not sure if you have the right skills and experience, we would love to hear from you.



We are happy to talk through any reasonable adjustments you may require during the recruitment process and beyond.



If you would like to apply for the role without a CV, please contact us on 01285 863 282 and we will be happy to discuss alternative options.



You must have the right to work in the UK and will be required to provide evidence of this.



A DBS is required for all roles.



A driving licence and access to a car is recommended before applying, as our Estates are not walkable from public transport links.


Habitat First Group is committed to being a Disability Confident employer.