Salary £32,001 - £35,557 per annum (depending on experience)
The Vacancy
Join our team as an Assistant Management Accountant
We're looking for an Assistant Management Accountant to assist our Finance Business Partner (Asset Management) and support budget holders to deliver an efficient, cost-effective service that helps achieve strategic and business objectives.
This is a fantastic time to join us on a 6-month fixed term basis and play a key role in supporting our expanding Asset Management team and reinvestment programmes, helping to achieve our mission of investing in people and places to build a stronger more sustainable future.
What You'll Be Doing:
In this varied and collaborative role, you'll provide essential financial support to the Finance Business Partner and help drive financial insight and accuracy across the business.
Key responsibilities include:
* Budget forecasting, Journal posting, transaction matching, and managing purchase-to-pay transactions.
* Assisting in the production of accurate accounting information for management and statutory accounts, including variance notes for the Group and Platform Property Care.
* Supporting budget holders and working collaboratively across the wider Property Finance team and other departments to support the business's continued growth and success.
What We're Looking For:
* Experience in accounting in a large and complex organisation with substantial budgets
* Experience of providing accounting information to challenging deadlines
* Experience of interpreting information, carrying out research, analysing complex data, appraising performance, and managing risk
* Experience of using digital technology within a finance environment
* AAT level 3 (or equivalent)
* Strong communication skills with the confidence to support and engage budget holders
While this role is home based, you should have the ability to travel to Group offices and other locations as required (approximately twice a month). Our Group offices are based in Central Park, Worcester and Birmingham Business, Park Solihull.
Some of the great benefits we can offer you:
* Up to 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with the opportunity to buy and sell leave
* Family friendly policies including generous Paternity, Maternity, Shared Parental and Adoption leave plus 3 days paid Urgent Domestic Leave
* Medicash membership for all employees which includes access to an employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership and exclusive discounts
* Health Cash Plan worth up to £1700 p/a with cashback for dental, optical, physio and complementary therapies and more
* Pension scheme with minimum employee contributions of up to 3% and Platform will contribute up to 12% (inclusive of life assurance and dependent on employee contributions)
* Learning and Development opportunities
* Employee reward and recognition scheme with wellbeing hub and discount from a wide range of retailers
How to apply:
If you have experience of management accounting within a large complex organisation and are passionate about delivering an exceptional, customer-focused service, we'd love to hear from you! Please click "Apply Now" to complete a short online application and upload your current CV.
For further information on the role please view the attached Job Description. If you would like to arrange an informal chat, please feel free to contact Lucy Whitmore (Finance Business Partner Asset Management) via email: Lucy.Whitmore@platformhg.com
Interviews:
We aim to hold interviews for this role via Microsoft Teams and will contact shortlisted candidates to arrange a suitable time.
Early applications are encouraged as we will be reviewing applicants throughout the campaign and the advert may close earlier than the anticipated closing date.
The Company
Join us and find your purpose at Platform!
Working with us is more than just a job, you will be joining an organization that values you and your contribution, and where you can truly make a difference and change people's lives.
You will join the largest social housing association in the Midlands. We're much more than just houses; we build homes, strong communities, and make a real and positive difference to the lives of our customers.
We recognize the unique and individual needs of people, so if you are interested in this role but would like to explore a different way of working to the standard Monday to Friday, 9-5 approach, then please highlight this on your application or discuss it with us at the interview stage. After all, we want to attract the best people to work for us and we know that one size does not fit all.
Platform is a great place to work, offering opportunities for involvement, idea sharing, and shaping our work—from networking groups to community and social events. This is an exciting time to join us, providing exposure to the wider dynamics of a modern housing association that will play a major part in delivering our 5-year corporate strategy.
If we receive a high number of applications, this vacancy may expire prior to the closing date. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Platform Housing Group is committed to building a healthy, vibrant, and inclusive organization that treats people with respect and creates opportunities for all.
Why Work Here?
Benefits
Great opportunities for further development and training
Up to 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
Workplace pension with employer contributions of up to 12%
Company van and uniform (depending on role)
Flexible working arrangements with remote working widely available
iPad and mobile phone (depending on role)
Our Values
People Matter: We put colleagues and customers at the heart of all we do. Valuing difference, we are free to challenge each other and are open and honest in our relationships.
Own It: We say what we'll do and then we do it. We listen, understand and are empowered to make decisions. We look for our own ways to learn and adapt and focus on what we can do.
One Team: We are connected, collaborative and in it together. We want everyone to reach their potential and be the best they can be. We actively support each other to make this happen.
Be Brave: We are curious and courageous. We look for better ways to do things, are comfortable trying them and learn quickly. We are not afraid to stand out from the rest and celebrate our successes.
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