Business Planning & Development Accountant

We are currently recruiting for a Business Planning & Development Accountant on a 9 month maternity cover role, this role has the potential to be extended by a further 3 months. Working within the finance department of Ongo Homes based in Scunthorpe, this role is primarily based in our head office but agile working is embraced.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required

Technically competent accountant, with a good understanding of key accounting principles fundamental to duties of the role.
ACCA newly qualified / finalist or similar, or QBE
Project and component accounting experience in Construction.
Financial business planning software experience.
High level of ICT proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Excel, and experience using accounting software.
Good interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at a variety of levels, orally and in writing.
Ability to prioritise own work and to work accurately under pressure to meet conflicting deadlines.

Overall Purpose of Job

To provide a comprehensive financial management, costing and advisory service to the team of Finance Business Partners and to the Financial Accountant where appropriate

Main Responsibilities

Partnering

Through regular contact, develop a strong working relationship with relevant stakeholders within an entity and be able to effectively communicate financial information to non-finance managers in a way that is concise and comprehendible that allows for better decision making.

Management Accounting

Project accounting, reporting & forecasting for new build schemes & capitalised major works elemental projects
Update, manage and maintain the Asset Registers as appropriate, to include the posting of depreciation - checking for accuracy and consistency
Record subcontractor spend against development schemes ensuring that any internal recharge is made via an inter-company sales invoice on a timely basis, to include mark up at the agreed rate.
Production of monthly management accounts for the entity under your control along with meaningful commentary
Maintain the major works asset register ensuring all additions and disposals are recorded accurately and on a timely basis and that depreciation is charged through the P&L account in the correct accounting period in accordance with Company policy
Input into the production of cash flow projections.
Calculate and submit CIS returns on a timely basis for Ongo Developments ensuring all payments made are accurate, fully reconciled and paid over to HMRC within the prescribed timescales
Assist with the creation of scheme appraisals for new build developments using IRR & NPV

Year-end:

To assist the Financial Accountant in the preparation of the annual statutory accounts by compiling and completing a year-end lead schedule for inclusion within the statutory accounts workings.
To deal with requests for transactional information from our external auditors as and when required.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

To assist in the production of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts by providing insight to budget holders of their spend to date and liaising with them to construct from a zero base, the forecast for the remainder of the current year and the budget for the next two financial years

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