Trainee Finance Assistant

  • Division
    Oregon Timber Frame Scotland
  • Vacancy Type
    Permanent
  • Advertising Salary
    Competitive
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What you'll be doing?

Oregon Timber Frame (OTF) and Oregon Timber Frame England (OTFE) are, jointly, one of the UK’s largest timber frame manufacturers and are divisions of Barratt Redrow PLC, Britain’s largest housebuilder.

We specialise in the design, manufacture, supply and erection of structural timbers to all divisions across the Barratt Redrow Group.

Barratt are a nationally recognised 5-star housebuilder 15 years in a row, supplying high-quality homes for all generations. That is more than any other major housebuilder. It is 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 house building.

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, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us.

JOB PURPOSE :

This is a newly created role to provide additional resource in our outstanding, hardworking finance team, the majority of whom are based in Selkirk in the Scottish Borders. The company is set to almost triple in size over the next 2 years, so offers a great opportunity for the right person to learn and grow with the role.

To fill this role we are therefore looking for a recent school or college leaver, searching for their first real step into the world of work and, more specifically, finance. This person will need to be methodical, possess an eye for detail and be keen to learn.

KEY RESPONSIBILTIES :

Brief summary of duties include, but are not limited to:-

  • Purchase ledger logging through to supplier reconciliation
  • Liaison with remote finance team for both trade and subcontractor payments
  • Processing of subcontractor claims, ensuring accuracy and appropriate Cognito sign offs
  • Liaison with contract managers regarding subcontractor claims and payments
  • Accurate allocation of cash receipts to the sales ledger
  • Booking and analysis of monthly credit card spend
  • Ensuring accurate coding of all entries on Sage
  • Completion of monthly ONS and CIS returns
  • Assisting, as required, during the annual audit process and stocktake process
  • Working with the commercial team to undertake monthly stock counts and valuations
  • Meeting all key deadlines for reporting
  • Logging and reporting of Corporate Sustainability data
  • Awareness of process improvement opportunities

 

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS :

  1. Previous accounting knowledge not essential, but a strong interest in accounting required.
  2. Numerate-ideally GCSE Maths Grade 7 or above or Higher Maths.
  3. Logical, accurate and organised
  4. IT skills-particularly Excel and Office 365
  5. Curious and a desire to learn

We’ve been nationally recognised as a 5 star housebuilder since 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.
 
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, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us.
 
As part of working for Barratt Developments PLC and specifically for this role we offer:
  • Competitive Salary
  • Competitive Bonus Scheme
  • Annual Health Assessment
  • 26 days’ holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years’ continuous service up to 29 days)
  • Choice of Flexible Benefits
  • Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
Division: Oregon Timber Frame Scotland
Location: Scotland
Positions Available: 1
Closing Date: 30 November 2024
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Our benefits are fit to measure

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.

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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.

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Pension

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

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Annual Health Assessment

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

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Financial benefits

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.

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Lifestyle benefits

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

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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 Oregon Timber Frame Scotland

With two decades of industry-leading experience, Oregon is a key timber frame supplier in the UK, providing high quality products and excellent customer service. Oregon plays a crucial role in the homebuilding industry by offering innovative and sustainable solutions for building design and construction by using top-of-the-line timber frame technology. Established in 1998, we have a deep sense of pride in what we have achieved in the UK over the last two decades — and the future is looking even brighter.

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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.

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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.

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Trainee Finance Assistant

  • Division
    Oregon Timber Frame Scotland
  • Vacancy Type
    Permanent
  • Advertising Salary
    Competitive