We are Places for People Group, we're a social enterprise that believes it's people that make a community. That's why we build homes and deliver services for everyone in the community to thrive. At Places Leisure we are changing lives by creating active places and healthy people for communities to thrive, and we want to be the UK's leading health and wellbeing enabler.

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 part of our cause.

So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you! 

More about your role 

You will supervise and mentor the finance team, providing guidance to ensure effective performance and development. You will coordinate daily activities, assign tasks, and monitor workflow to meet deadlines. You'll oversee the general ledger maintenance, ensuring accurate transaction recording and monthly account reconciliations. You will assist in preparing monthly management accounts, analysing financial data for trends and opportunities, and communicate your findings to management. You will also assist with statutory accounts preparation and ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies. Supporting external audits and improving reporting processes will be part of your role, as well as reviewing financial statements to ensure compliance and identifying areas for improvement.

This is a hybrid role with a mixture of office and home working (2/3 days office based from our Camberley office).

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

Essential Criteria

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
• Fully qualified in either ACA, ACCA CIMA or equivalent with post qualification experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel

More about you 

You should have strong analytical skills to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, with the ability to present financial information clearly to diverse audiences. Strong leadership and team management abilities are required, along with a proactive, self-motivated attitude and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines. It's preferred that you can build constructive relationships with key business contacts and possess strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Attention to detail and accuracy is crucial. A fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with post-qualification experience and advanced Excel skills are required.

If all of this sounds like you then we urge you to make an application with us today.

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 
• A bonus scheme for all colleagues
• 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