Assistant Accountant

Barratt Developments plc; Artington; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Bonus Scheme

Private Medical Cover - Single Cover

26 days’ holiday

Job summary

Barratt Developments plc is seeking a part-qualified accountant to join the Finance team. You will support reporting of divisional performance, manage overhead costs, and assist with forecasting and balance sheet submissions. The role emphasises data interpretation and stakeholder commentary within a hybrid working environment.

We value strong numeracy, IT skills, and the ability to meet deadlines. You will collaborate across the finance function and provide input to the MD and Divisional board

Qualifications

• A part qualified accountant, actively studying, with experience in a commercial accounting role, ideally within the house-building sector.
• Strong numeracy and IT skills with the ability to analyse data and provide commentary to non-financial stakeholders.
• Experience planning and organising work to meet targets and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Promote and act in accordance with Group values, systems, policies and procedures.
• Support the finance team in ensuring deadlines and financial timetable are met.
• Oversee overhead cost coding and apportionment.
• Manage the Group balance sheet submission process from reconciliation to review.
• Assist with robust forecasting and planning as required.
• Lead quarterly and annual Corporate Sustainability Questionnaire data collection and submission.
• Serve as the point of contact for the finance shared service centre.
• Assist with reporting to the MD and Divisional board.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Data interpretation

Stakeholder communication

Planning and organising

Team player

Resilience

Education

Part-qualified accountant

Tools

Excel

Job description

Our Finance teams, don’t just process numbers, it’s about collecting vital information which informs decisions and drives our business. As such, it’s at the heart of our commerciality.

We hold Finance in high regard as a pivotal driver in our continued success and performance, so if you enjoy working in a front-line, operational function where your work is highly valued and impacts visibly on our people and business, this could be your kind of place.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will contribute to the overall success of the business, through supporting the finance team in the effective management and reporting of divisional performance in line with business requirements.

You will be expected to:

• Promote and act in accordance with Group values, systems, policies and procedures.
  
• Support the finance team in ensuring that all deadlines and financial timetable are achieved.
• Assume responsibility for all overhead costs, ensuring they are correctly coded and apportioned.
• Manage the Group balance sheet submission process, from completion of reconciliation to review with FM & FD.
• Assist with accurate and robust forecasting and planning in line with requirements.
• Control the quarterly and annual Corporate Sustainability Questionnaire process, ensuring all data is accurately collected and recorded within the submission.
• Point of contact for finance shared service centre, offering support and guidance when required.
• Assist with appropriate reporting to the MD and Divisional board.

To be successful in the role, we are looking for:

• A part qualified accountant, actively studying, with experience in a commercial accounting role, ideally within the house-building sector.
• A strong team player with the drive and tenacity to achieve the goals of the business.
• Highly numerate with strong IT and financial analysis skills, particularly advanced Excel skills coupled with the ability to interpret data and assess impacts on the business.
• The ability to not only produce data but understand the output and provide commentary and understanding to non-financial stakeholders.
• Experience of planning and organising work to meet targets.
• Able and willing to contribute a professional opinion to the overall management of the business.
• Self-confident, decisive, resilient and able to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

We’ve been nationally recognised as a 5 star housebuildersince 2010 for supplying high-quality homes for all generations. That’s more than any other major housebuilder. It’s because we combine the brightest minds, the latest technology, and a genuine commitment to putting customers first. We want the best people in the industry to help us shape the future of building. We have tailored opportunities for apprentices, graduates, experienced professionals and ex-Armed Forces personnel to come and help us stay one step ahead, and build the homes that Britain needs.

Barrattadopts a hybrid way of working which assumes that where roles allow, our office-based colleagues divide their time between working in the office, on ourconstructionsites andsalesoffices, and working from home, as the role dictates. We recognise the many benefits that an effective hybrid working culture brings to both the Company and our colleagues.

We are building an organisation where anyone with drive and talent can pursue the career they want. We are building a culture where anyone, regardless of gender, race, age, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us.

We’ve been nationally recognised as a 5 star housebuildersince 2010 for supplying high-quality homes for all generations. That’s more than any other major housebuilder. It’s because we combine the brightest minds, the latest technology, and a genuine commitment to putting customers first. We want the best people in the industry to help us shape the future of building. We have tailored opportunities for apprentices, graduates, experienced professionals and ex-Armed Forces personnel to come and help us stay one step ahead, and build the homes that Britain needs.

Barrattadopts a hybrid way of working which assumes that where roles allow, our office-based colleagues divide their time between working in the office, on ourconstructionsites andsalesoffices, and working from home, as the role dictates. We recognise the many benefits that an effective hybrid working culture brings to both the Company and our colleagues.

We are building an organisation where anyone with drive and talent can pursue the career they want. We are building a culture where anyone, regardless of gender, race, age, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us.

As part of working for Barratt Redrow PLC and specifically for this role we offer:

• Competitive Bonus Scheme
• Private Medical Cover - Single Cover
• 26 days’ holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years’ continuous service up to 29 days)

Today’s housebuilding professional need tomorrow’s benefits, so they’re ready for whatever the future brings. When you join Barratt, you get the kind of support you would expect from a business built for a modern working world.

Private medical cover

Private healthcare support is available for timely access to a virtual GP, for diagnosis, treatment and more — including physio and talking therapies. You can even add family members.

Pension

First-class pension schemes with the option of up to 10% employer contributions.

Annual Health Assessment

All colleagues are able to access a fully funded annual health assessment, helping you to proactively manage your health and wellbeing.

As well as a competitive salary, we offer many ways to make life more affordable – from access to employee loans and savings accounts, to house purchase discounts.

Cycle to Work scheme, reduced hotel rate, discounts at major retailers… These make a massive difference to the quality of your lifestyle.

So much more…

From death in service, paid volunteer and study leave, enhanced family friendly policies (including our Parents and Carers leave) to a share buying scheme, we have an incredible range of additional benefits.

About Southern Counties

Our dual-branded Barratt Redrow divisions combine the best of our Barratt Homes and Redrow brands.

Whether it is homes focused on first time buyers, those looking for a premium home, or those looking to downsize, we provide award winning quality and innovative design.

That’s why we’ve been awarded the maximum 5 Stars from the Home Builders Federation since 2009, making us the only major national housebuilder to achieve this.

Where you’ll be working

Here is where you'll be based, whether that’s an office or one of our sites.

Putting diversity and inclusion front and centre

We know that a diverse team is better for our customers, makes us a more attractive employer and results in a stronger, more sustainable business. Which is why we're so committed to developing our inclusive culture.

Thinking ahead to leave a better world behind

We’re building a sustainable tomorrow, one house and one community at a time. Our commitment to our customers is rooted in every decision and day-to-day action we take.

See how our colleagues are building tomorrow together.