Assistant Development Accountant

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