The role of Senior Accounts Assistant will include:
1. Reviewing monthly management accounts, and ensuring income and costs are recorded accurately.
2. Carrying out balance sheet reconciliations
3. Preparation and production of monthly management accounts.
4. Supporting the Finance Manager with the preparation of the management accounts, including budgets and forecasts.
5. Providing accurate and timely financial information, to support decision making and business planning.
6. Communicating effectively and maintaining good working relationships with stakeholders.
7. Identifying areas for improvement and shortfalls in service delivery and recommending actions to remedy this, as appropriate.
Skills and experiences:
8. AAT level 3, or equivalent level of qualification is desirable.
9. High level of numeracy and literacy equivalent to GCSE grade C in English and Maths
10. Previous experience in a similar finance/ management accounting role.
11. Analytical skills are essential.
12. The ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritise workloads.
13. Excellent communication, customer service and interpersonal skills.
14. Highly organised, with a high degree of attention to detail and accuracy.
15. Proficient user of Microsoft Office applications with proven Excel analysis skills using a variety of functions and formulas.
16. Previous experience using BPC, SAP or BI Reports would be an advantage.
Why work for us?
One of the UK’s leading providers of housing, care and commercial services, Sanctuary employs more than 14,000 people and manages over 116,000 units of accommodation throughout England and Scotland, including general rented, retirement living, supported housing, student and key worker accommodation and care homes. Sanctuary also provides a range of other services including maintenance, care and telecare, all of which are delivered by our dedicated employees who are completely committed to customer service.
Our Benefits
As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:
17. 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays
18. A pension scheme with matching employer contributions from Sanctuary up to set limits
19. Life Assurance
20. Employee Volunteering scheme
21. Employee Advice Service including counselling
22. Cycle to Work scheme
23. Voluntary health plans
24. Employee discounts
25. Wellbeing support and tools
26. Employee recognition scheme
27. Employee platform to access your reward and wellbeing package online, find exclusive discounts, wellbeing resources and recognition tools
28. Role salary is £26,982 with an additional policy allowance of £2,968 per annum (rising to £28,402 with an additional policy allowance of £3,124 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)