Assistant Accountant

Description:

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise, we don't discriminate based on any protected attribute. In fact, we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.   

  

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More about your role 

  

To provide support to the Financial Reporting Manager in the completion of various finance, accounting, and statutory compliance tasks. Particular areas of focus will cover interim and year-end accounting processes, preparing and reviewing financial statements, whilst also incorporating other tasks undertaken within the wider Financial Reporting team. 

To assist with the internal and external audits of the Group as well as preparing and reviewing various balance sheet reconciliations as required. 

 

For more information, please download our job profile available on our website. 

  

More about you 

We are looking for an individual who is confident in delivering financial information to non-finance staff, use of financial policies, procedures, processes, and controls. 

You will be comfortable liaising with centralised finance teams regarding relevant finance matters and senior management and officers of all group companies. 

 A part-qualified Accountant studying ACCA/ACA/CIMA accounting qualification or qualified by experience. 

  

Benefits  

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.   

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:   

Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly   

Pension with matched contributions up to 7%  

Excellent holiday package – 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave 

Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year 

Training and development 

Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.  

What's next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us.

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