Assistant Finance Business Partner

Sanctuary is one of the UK’s leading providers of housing, care and community services. With around 13,000 employees, we maintain a culture where diversity is valued and talent is nurtured and rewarded.

 

Assistant Management Accountant

 

Worcester based with a balance of home and office working

 

£33,739 - £35,515 per year

 

35 hours per week

 

We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic individual with a keen eye for detail to join our team as an Assistant Management Accountant. You will be responsible for supporting with the preparation and production of management accounts within the Property Services directorate, to help aid management decisions.

 

The role sits within Property Services Finance Team which manage circa £211M Turnover of SMCL and the associated management accounts, including setting of budgets, forecasts, month end postings and the relevant business partnering. This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in a similar role, who has experience in preparing management accounts and financial analysis, working in a fast paced and complex management accounting team, that is consistently working towards improving their service delivery. Occasional involvement in business partnering with the Property team may also be required.

 

Key to success in this role will be a mindset to understand the complete management accounting process, identify and propose improvements, automations and efficiencies and take ownership to drive these changes through.

 

The role of Assistant Management Accountant will include:

• Posting of journals and production of monthly management account packs
• Reporting monthly spend and providing commentary and variance analysis
• Preparing balance sheet reconciliations
• Understanding the detail of costs within the teams
• Assisting the preparation of annual budgets and detailed forecasting
• Assisting in SAP optimisation projects within the team and process improvements
• Ad hoc analysis and scenario planning, with large volumes of data
• Liaising with internal departments for the purposes of reconciliations, and timing of receipts in the accounts

 

Skills and experiences:

• Previous experience in a similar finance role
• Excellent communication skills with ability to adapt communication style depending on the audience
• AAT or equivalent and wishing to study for professional qualifications
• Technical knowledge and understanding of financial systems e.g. SAP
• Ability to interpret written instruction and maintain accurate records
• Working knowledge of financial regulation, legislation, and current practice
• Proven experience of working to deadlines and prioritising workloads
• Strong Excel and Outlook skills, with experience of working with large volumes of data and the use of formulas

 

Why work for us?

One of the UK’s leading providers of housing, care and commercial services, Sanctuary employs more than 14,000 people and manages over 116,000 units of accommodation throughout England and Scotland, including general rented, retirement living, supported housing, student and key worker accommodation and care homes. Sanctuary also provides a range of other services including maintenance, care and telecare, all of which are delivered by our dedicated employees who are completely committed to customer service. 

 

Our Benefits    

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:

• 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays
• A pension scheme with matching employer contributions from Sanctuary up to set limits
• Life Assurance
• Employee Volunteering scheme
• Employee Advice Service including counselling
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Voluntary health plans  
• Employee discounts
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Employee recognition scheme
• Role salary is £30,396 with an additional policy allowance of £3,343 per annum (rising to £31,995 with an additional policy allowance of £3,519 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)

 

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Closing Date: 13 December 2023

 

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