At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees. So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you! More about your role We're looking for a Performance Reporting Accountant to join our Finance Planning, Analysis and Reporting team — someone who thrives on turning data into insight and insight into action. In this role, you'll take ownership of the Group's month-end close process, ensuring deadlines are met and data is complete, accurate, and ready for review. You'll be responsible for producing high-quality reporting packs that inform Executive and Board-level decision-making, translating complex financial data into clear, actionable insights. Your work will be central to how performance is understood across the organisation. You'll also play a key role in supporting wider business initiatives, providing ad hoc financial reporting and analysis that helps drive strategic outcomes. Collaboration will be a big part of your day-to-day, as you build strong relationships across finance and non-finance teams to ensure reporting is aligned, timely, and relevant. Beyond the numbers, you'll be a champion for smarter ways of working — identifying opportunities to automate and improve reporting processes, and helping the team stay ahead of the curve in how we deliver value through data. More about the team In addition to Performance Reporting, the Financial Planning, Analysis and Reporting team are responsible for the Groups annual budgeted process, strategic financial planning, stress testing, cash flow forecasting, investor analysis and regulatory reporting. We work closely with finance teams across all business area's and alongside the Treasury team monitor our covenants and provide financial information to our lenders. This role will lead on Performance Reporting, as well as draw from and support on other areas of the team's responsibilities. Essential criteria: Solid technical accounting expertise with a recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent). Extensive experience in accounting and financial reporting for complex group structures, including the consolidation of multi-entity month-end accounts and preparation of Executive and Board reports providing insight on performance and forecasts. Strong IT proficiency, particularly with Excel and other Microsoft Office applications. To be considered for this role you will need to be within a commutable distance of our Preston office. 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 salary review yearly Pension with matched contributions up to 7% Excellent holiday package – up to 35 days (including bank holidays) annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave Overtime as and when required 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. For more Information, please download the attached Job Profile. What's next? If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us. As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and accessible recruitment process for all. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know. We're happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best. 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. If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls Safeguarding At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities