Accountancy Assistant

Description:

Black Country Housing Group is a social business investing in people and communities, and we are currently recruiting for an Accountancy Assistant that is qualified to at least Association of Accounting Technicians Level 2 and preferably with Social Housing experience to join our established finance team on a permanent basis. We are seeking an experienced, self-motivated, hard-working individual. We are open to full time / part time working, and currently operate on a hybrid working basis, however you will be expected to work at our head office in Rowley Regis at least twice per week.

We pride ourselves in delivering the highest quality homes and services to our customers whilst achieving the best value for money to enable us to continue to re-invest in our thriving communities and valued colleagues. We aim to be an outstanding employer and offer a generous rewards and recognition package, with a learning culture that means we are committed to supporting our colleague development.

We have over 2,100 homes across the Black Country and Birmingham and one purpose built Residential Care Home. We operate our own internal repairs service and we support our local communities by offering services that help individuals with self-achievement and aspiration through our career development, training and employment services. We help thousands of customers every year making a real difference to their lives.

Key Responsibilities:

To assist with accurate and timely monthly revenue and capital financial monitoring, management accounts, forecasts and financial information as required.

To complete and import journals on behalf of the team as required.

To assist in ensuring the integrity of the rents system; inputting rents, service charges and adjustments following appropriate approval and review by Seniors.

To assist in the verification and review of daily bank balances and required transfers.

In return for joining us, we can offer a range of benefits including:

28 Days Annual leave per year (pro rata), plus bank holiday entitlements – so you can have a well-earned rest

Hybrid Working Opportunities - helping you to work in the most effective way for you

Staff recognition scheme – because hard work doesn’t go unnoticed

100% Annual Attendance Reward – to reward you for being there for our customers

Annual Pay Review – ensuring your pay reflects what’s happening in the market

Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides free, confidential support in health, wellbeing, financial and legal matters – because sometimes, we all need a helping hand

Life assurance – In case the worst should happen

A broad learning and development programme – to help you be the best that you can be

Access to an attractive contributory pension scheme – giving you peace of mind about life after work.

About Us:

BCHG is proud to be recognised as a Times top 100 Company in The Midlands. We have over 2,183 homes across the Black Country and Birmingham and a purpose-built Residential Care Home. We support our local communities by offering free services that help individuals with self-achievement and aspiration through our career development, training and employment services.

Founded in 1974, we have grown significantly both in terms of the number of homes we rent and the breadth of other housing related services we now offer. We help thousands of customers every year making a real difference to their lives.

At Black Country Housing Group our values are not just a set of words but are at the heart of the way our organisation works and how our colleagues interact in their day-to-day activities. We are committed to developing and supporting our colleagues and have received Gold recognition from Investors in People. We are proud to be recognised as a Disability Confident Employer and are always reviewing how we can be more inclusive.

At BCHG we are proud to be an inclusive organisation and we are committed to equal opportunity and encouraged applications from candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. 

We are happy to share we have been awarded the Gold Award from the Armed Forces Covenant for our commitment to supporting veterans and their families.

Reasonable adjustments will be made available should you be invited to interview.

If this sounds of interest and you would like to play a part in what we do then this opportunity to join our friendly and dedicated BCHG team is for you.    

Previous applicants need not apply