A housing association is currently for an Assistant Development Accountant on a temporary basis for about 6 months.
Key responsibilities are as follows
Specialise in development finance tailored to the development of housing and commercial properties
Facilitate effective communication across departments by addressing their specific needs
Be knowledgeable and involved in overseeing financial performance and efficiency in the development and sales division
Enhance decision-making of project managers by providing day-to-day financial advice through effective business partnering
Work alongside the Treasury and Appraisal team to promote data-driven decisions
Actively work on building and nurturing relationships both within the organisation and with external parties
Adapt and refine reporting processes to suit the evolving needs of the development team, providing relevant financial analysis
Hybrid arrangements - at least three days a week in an office or in a community/site based/partnership setting. On other days, working from home may be possible, depending on the work needed and the interaction required
PAYE £26.94 Umbrella £35.41
Essential requirements
Actively studying towards a recognised accountancy qualification AAT or CCAB ideally but not essential
Commit to the organisation’s values and support team objectives; assist in guiding team members
Good communication and interpersonal skills for effective internal team engagement
Analytical skills for contributing to operational discussions and data analysis
Understand and contribute to operational and tactical decision-making
Strong Excel skills; willingness to learn D365 and Power BI
Evidence of effective working relationships within a finance team and other internal stakeholders
Practical knowledge in processing invoices and a solid understanding of VAT treatment in construction schemes