ABOUT US
The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services for around 140,000 customers nationwide. Our vision is to deliver great service, provide great homes, to be a great business and to be a great place to work. Because everything we do is about our customers, our communities and our people, any profit we make is re-invested in new and existing homes and improving services.
The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
JOB DESCRIPTION
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for two Finance Officers - Management Accounts to join the Guinness Team. This is a permanent, full-time vacancy based in our Oldham, Bower House office three days and working from home for two days per week.
The overall purpose of the role is to ensure monthly financial processes and procedures are completed to provide accurate and timely management accounts information.
What were looking for
We know that how we do things is just as important as what we do, so youll not only be highly self-motivated with the rigour to pursue goals, but youll also be a confident collaborator, networker and relationship builder with a willingness to go the extra mile to get the job done.
Youll be able to demonstrate
Essential:
Good working knowledge of accounting fundamentals.
Experience of calculating and posting accruals and adjustment journals.
Experience of producing financial reports and related information for budget holders.
Experience of month end financial processes.
Good understanding of internal financial controls.
Proven customer service experience.
Good attention to detail with ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload to meet agreed deadlines.
Good oral and written communications.
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Demonstrates the Guinness Behaviours.
Desirable:
Knowledge of income and expenditure accounts and balance sheet (as appropriate).
Experience of annual budget setting and forecasting.
Experience of using Oracle Financials or equivalent finance system.
Experience of using Qlikview reporting software.
Qualifications
Desirable:
AAT/part qualified CCAB.
If youre interested in finding out more about the key responsibilities of the role and/or to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached role profile.
Benefits
Holidays: We offer 25 27 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays. We will also give you the opportunity to buy up to an additional 5 days. You will also receive additional holiday in line with your length of service (1 extra day per 5 years service, capped at 4 days).
Competitive Pension Scheme: We will help you save for your retirement through our workplace pension scheme. Guinness match your contribution up to 9%. To help you get the most out of your pension contributions, we operate a salary sacrifice arrangement that means you will pay less National Insurance contributions.
Benefits Portal: We have a lifestyle benefits scheme, pulling together a range of special offers and great deals. You can make some great savings on everyday shopping from fashion and electronics to travel, leisure and days out and weekly supermarket shopping.
Performance Pay: Annual Performance Score bonus subject to eligibility
Life Assurance: For peace of mind Guinness provides three times salary life cover in the event of your death
Health Plan Options: There are a couple of health care schemes available depending on the post grade
VDU/DSE: Free eye test vouchers every 2 years with £55 contribution to glasses if requires for VDU work
Additional benefits include:
Access to the Finance wellbeing portal
Professional subscription annual payment
Travel season ticket loan
Car lease scheme
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