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As our Performance Reporting Accountant, you'll dive into a dynamic array of critical tasks that hold the keys to driving success. Your mission? To craft top-tier monthly management accounts for both the Group and Central Services, infusing them with insightful analyses and trend-spotting brilliance. Teaming up with the Head of Performance Reporting, you'll navigate the terrain of budgets and forecasts, ensuring a clear line of communication with stakeholders as you monitor performance. But that's not all – you'll also be the mastermind behind quarterly reports that captivate investors' attention, all while ensuring the accuracy and precision of Balance Sheet reconciliations at lightning speed. As the guardian of our performance reports, you'll keep them finely tuned, from accruals to forecasts, ensuring our financial reporting is always up-to-the-minute. And when it comes to showcasing our performance, you'll lead the charge, improving dashboards and KPIs that tell the story of our success with unmatched clarity.

Partnering with the Head of Performance Reporting, you'll champion a culture of relentless improvement, revolutionising our processes and ensuring efficiency reigns supreme. And as you forge strong bonds with finance teams across the board, you'll be the linchpin of seamless information sharing, elevating our understanding of what drives us forward and the risks and opportunities that lie ahead.

This role operates on a hybrid model based out of our Preston office, requiring your presence in the office for two days each week. Please be advised this is a 1 year FTC. 

More About you

Get ready to embark on an exciting journey where your skills, knowledge, and experiences are your ticket to success. With your expertise in Management Accounting, you'll navigate through the intricacies of commercial and technical aspects with confidence. But that's not all – embrace the thrill of mastering Microsoft products, especially Excel, and be prepared to dive into new IT systems with enthusiasm. Your knack for building connections across all levels of the organisation sets you apart, making you a valuable asset wherever you go. Whether you're working solo or collaborating with the team, you excel at managing competing deadlines and workloads effortlessly.

Your communication skills, both written and verbal, are your secret weapons, allowing you to convey information with clarity and impact. And let's not forget your passion for innovation – you're not just a follower, but a trailblazer, driving substantive change to boost efficiency and streamline processes.

So, get ready to unleash your potential and embark on an exhilarating journey towards success!

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 (including bank holidays) with the option to buy or sell leave 
• Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year 
• A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2% 
• 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.

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