Assistant Accountant

  • Division
    North West
  • Vacancy Type
    Permanent
  • Advertising Salary
    Competitive
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What you'll be doing?

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 Financial Accountant, you will be responsible for, along with the Financial Accountant, the preparation of consolidated group accounts for both internal and external reporting and for the Group Treasury function on a daily basis.

You will be expected to:    

  • Complete daily treasury administrative duties such as amendment of bank mandates, following up banking queries etc.
  • Input bank transfers and CHAPs payments onto the banking system daily for review by the Financial Accountant
  • Complete daily production of the treasury borrowings reconciliation to ascertain how much and where to borrow from/deposit each day (whilst remaining within facility limits) using daily bank downloads and regional completion information
  • Complete weekly update of the treasury cash flow forecasts
  • Complete weekly treasury reconciliation duties – reconciling bank accounts and payments and posting journals for interest charges and accruals (at month end)
  • Produce weekly reports in respect of borrowings position and treasury movements for the prior week
  • Assist the Financial Accountant as required in the year-end statutory reporting process, which involves consolidating the results of all subsidiaries and producing statutory financial statements for audit and for submission to Companies House
  • Assist the Financial Accountant with the half-year end reporting process – a scaled down version of the year end process
  • Complete any Office of National Statistics surveys by obtaining relevant information from the regions and subsidiaries
  • Complete quarterly reconciliation of bonds and guarantees between regional returns and Bondsman listings
  • Deal with bond administrative duties such as requesting statements and cancelling bonds once performance is complete
  • Produce ad-hoc reports as and when required
  • Promote and act in accordance with Group values, systems, policies and procedures

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

  • A formal accountancy qualification is not a pre-requisite for this position
  • Strong reconciliation, mathematical and organisational skills essential

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.

Barratt adopts a hybrid way of working which assumes that where roles allow, our office-based colleagues divide their time between working in the office, on our construction sites and sales offices, 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 Salary
  • 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)
  • Choice of Flexible Benefits
  • Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
Division: North West
Location: North West
Positions Available: 1
Closing Date: 30 June 2025
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Any questions?

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 North West

We’re proud to create homes that are built to last and help bring to life a brighter future for modern families. As one of the largest residential property development companies in the UK, we’re committed to building smarter homes that are kinder to the planet and suit people who are just starting out on their home-owning journey.

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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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Assistant Accountant

  • Division
    North West
  • Vacancy Type
    Permanent
  • Advertising Salary
    Competitive