Job Description

Assistant Accountant (x2 vacancies)The Assistant Accountant will support the delivery of a comprehensive and professional accounting function to companies within Great Places Housing Group.We are recruiting to two assistant accountants, one will work alongside our new Head of Finance and support our subsidiary companies and one will work alongside our Financial Accounting Team supporting our group accounting and capital accounting functions.What youxe2x80x99ll be doingSupporting the production of financial reporting for Great Places group companies including external reporting to stakeholdersPreparing and processing journals in line with reporting timetables including month and year end processesPreparing, maintaining, updating and reviewing working papers in relation to group companies and external contracts to ensure accuracy and qualitySupporting the Finance Team in reviewing financial processes both within the department and across the wider businessUndertaking quality checks and reconciliations on financial information produced by the finance teamAssisting with financial queries and ad hoc work as requiredWhat youxe2x80x99ll needWorking towards AAT qualification or equivalentUnderstanding of how to prepare routine journals and financial working papersAbility to use initiative to follow up of discrepancies and queries found as part of the roleBe able to work to deadlines to assist colleagues in meeting reporting requirementsBe able to liaise and build relationships with colleaguesStrong IT skills (all Microsoft Office) and proficient in Excel with experience of manipulating and interpreting large volumes of dataWhat we need from youA commitment to understand the challenges and opportunities that exist in the communities in which we work. We particularly value lived experience in social housingA passion to advocate on behalf of people and communitiesA commitment to work in partnership with others for the benefit of Great PlacesA commitment to continuous learning and improvementAbility to work flexibly and when needed outside normal working hours to ensure service continuityAn ability to work in uncertainty.To be professional and work with integrity, inclusivity and respect for diversityWhat we give you in return for your hard work and commitmentPension xc2xa6 DC scheme (up to 10% contribution from both colleagues and Great Places)WPA xc2xa6 Healthcare auto enrolled at no contribution level with xc2xa31250 of savings available - option to increase & add family membersAnnual leave xc2xa6 Start at 26 days annual leave, increasing up to 30 days + Bank HolidaysGreater Working xc2xa6 We offer Hybrid and flexible working.Reward & Recognition xc2xa6 You Count Rewards are individual rewardxe2x80x99s for going xe2x80x98above & beyondxe2x80x99Professional fees xc2xa6 The business pays the cost of one professional membership fee for each colleagueThe Market Place xc2xa6 High street, restaurant & supermarket discounts, gym memberships, cycle to work, smart tech loans and much moreHealth and wellbeing initiatives xc2xa6 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 wellbeingInterview detailsThe expected interview date is 16/04/2025, subject to availability.The interview will include both an assessment and a standard Q&A session, further details will be provided in advance.INDADGreat 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.We want to create a recruitment process that allows you to perform at your best! Should you need any support or information throughout the process, please reach out to our recruitment team at .

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