Assistant Accountant

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Assistant Accountant

  • Location:
    Preston (PR2)
  • Salary:
    CIRCA £30,000 + benefits
  • Employment Type:
    Fixed Term
  • Hours per Week:
    36.25
  • Grade:
    5
  • Closing Date:
    31 October 2024
Reporting Group:
  • Group Support Services

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We are Places for People Group, we're a social enterprise that believes it's more than just homes that make a community - it's people. That's why we build homes and manage communities where everyone can thrive. 

But we aren't your typical company. We apply the same philosophy to our People as we do to our communities, ensuring our team is appreciated and supported. At Places for People, you're more than just a number - you're a part of our cause. 

 

More about your role

Please note this is a 6 month Fixed Term Contract position. 

As our Assistant Accountant you will be a part of our Asset and Investment team and be responsible for the financial management of non-regulated assets and projects. You will assist in business planning process including cash flow, capital expenditure and Profit & loss.

You will also provide support to the Assets & Investments Accountants and wider Asset & Investment operational team.

This is a hybrid role from our Preston, Lancashire office. To be considered, you will need to be in commutable distance from this location 

For more information, please download the attached Job Profile.

 More about you                      

As our Assistant Accountant you will ideally working towards the completion of your CIMA qualification or in the final stages of your AAT qualification. You will be a positive individual with a can-do attitude towards solving problems.

You will have management accounts experience with expertise in Excel and other Microsoft office products.

You will also have excellent communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships with colleagues and managers on a national basis.

 

The 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 annual salary review
  • Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
  • Excellent holiday package – 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave
  • 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 apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment team recruitment@placesforpeople.co.uk 

If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on skillsemployment@placesforpeople.co.uk.

Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.

If you are using a mobile device such as an iPad then ensure your CV is stored in the cloud, we currently support Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox.

 

If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls 

 

Armed Forces - We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant. Places for People will guarantee an interview for any candidate who is serving or has formerly served in the Armed Forces, as a reservist, armed forces veteran (including the wounded, injured and sick), cadet instructor and military spouse/partner and who meets the essential criteria for the vacancy.

Disability Confident - We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident scheme certified as Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This helps us to successfully employ and retain people with disabilities and health conditions. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview. The Equality Act 2010 (Disability Discrimination Act 1995 for NI) defines a disabled person as someone who has a physical or mental impairment that has sa substantial and long-term negative effect on their ability to do daily activities.

Neurodivergent – Neurodiverse individuals have highly valuable skills, and we recognise that a traditional interview process sometimes works against them and doesn’t allow them to self-advocate. Neurodiverse applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview.

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Preston (PR2)
4 The Pavilions, Port Way, Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom, PR2 2YB
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