Assistant Accountant – Finance & Forecasting (Hybrid)

Barratt Developments plc; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housebuilding company in the UK is seeking to hire a finance professional to support their finance team in managing and reporting divisional performance. The ideal candidate should be a part qualified accountant with commercial accounting experience, especially in the house-building sector. This role involves ensuring deadlines are met and managing balance sheet processes, all while promoting a hybrid working culture that values diverse contributions and professional development. Competitive benefits include medical cover and a bonus scheme.

Benefits

Competitive Bonus Scheme

Private Medical Cover

26 days’ holiday

Cycle to Work scheme

Pension with employer contributions

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial accounting role, ideally within the house-building sector.
• Strong team player with drive to achieve business goals.
• Ability to interpret data and provide commentary to non-financial stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the finance team in managing and reporting divisional performance.
• Ensure budgets and financial deadlines are met.
• Manage overhead costs coding accurately.

Skills

Commercial accounting experience

Advanced Excel skills

Financial analysis skills

Team management

Organizational skills

Education

Part qualified accountant

Job description

A leading housebuilding company in the UK is seeking to hire a finance professional to support their finance team in managing and reporting divisional performance. The ideal candidate should be a part qualified accountant with commercial accounting experience, especially in the house-building sector. This role involves ensuring deadlines are met and managing balance sheet processes, all while promoting a hybrid working culture that values diverse contributions and professional development. Competitive benefits include medical cover and a bonus scheme.