Job vacancy details

High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

•£43,500 plus £3,600 car allowance

The Organisation:

The Guinness Partnership is a nationwide organisation which provides accommodation for over 100,000 people in 50,000 homes across the country, with services provided by more than 2,000 staff. It is made up of 13 companies and is growing fast, through a combination of organic growth, partnership and stock transfers.

The Partnership is proactively diversifying and leading on new initiatives, offering a range of services such as arts and leisure projects and major regeneration schemes across the country. They also develop homes for outright sale, including high profile housing projects in the Kings Cross area of London and Brighton Marina.

The Partnership has won a range of awards for the design and innovation of their housing. In addition, they also have Investors in People, Charter Mark and accreditation from the Centre for Sheltered Housing Studies, demonstrating their commitment to continuous improvement and best practice.

The Partnership provides one of the best working environments, offering a range of benefits and development opportunities in a forward thinking, results-focused environment.

The Role:

Reporting to the Finance Director you will manage and motivate a team of five staff, ensuring that a consistent, comprehensive and effective financial accounting service is provided across The Partnership.

Responsibilities:

+ Manage and review the preparation of accounts and reconciliations for a number of companies, ensuring financial integrity and compliance with accounting timetables

+ Prepare consolidated accounts for The Partnership, liaising with senior managers and external auditors

+ Oversee statutory requirements and financial returns, effectively dealing with Corporation tax and VAT matters

+ Develop effective financial systems and policies, ensuring that consistent practices are in place across The Partnership

Requirements:

+ CCAB qualified (or overseas equivalent) with up to date knowledge of Financial Reporting Standards

+ Strong technical accounting experience including preparing financial statements for audit and completing statutory returns

+ Ability to manage and motivate staff in a progressive environment and develop effective systems and procedures










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