Westminster Bridge Road, Greater London
Development Accountant 9 month FTC
Peabody
£55,000
Full-time
Description
The vacancy Your typical day might start by reviewing financial data from recent property sales, ensuring all transactions are accurately posted and reconciled. You could then be introducing process improvements and meeting with the Sales and New Homes team to discuss budget variances and provide financial insights that support decision-making. Later, you might be preparing detailed reporting packs for internal review, ensuring that all documentation is ready for external auditors and presenting updates on Peabody's sales pipeline. As a Development Accountant, you will play a key role in managing Peabody's diverse and growing sales pipeline, which includes market sales, shared ownership, and build-to-rent schemes. You'll work closely with both the Development and Finance teams to ensure all accounting entries are completed on time, budget variances are clearly understood, and financial reports are accurate and delivered to stakeholders. Your work will contribute directly to the organisation's social objectives, helping ensure Peabody's development activities align with its mission. You're someone with a passion for detail and a drive to ensure high-quality financial processes. Working in a collaborative environment, you'll support the Finance Manager and Sales and New Homes team, contributing to monthly and year-end accounting processes, budget management, and financial reporting. You'll need to be in the office for key meetings and project reviews, but you'll also have the flexibility to work remotely when required. Your role will involve managing the financials for Peabody's sales and development projects, ensuring transactions are processed accurately, budgets are well-understood by all stakeholders, and reports are produced and distributed in a timely manner. You will also play a key role in year-end audits and support the Group's long-term financial planning. If you're enthusiastic about development finance and want to help Peabody deliver more homes to meet its goals, we want to hear from you. To be successful in this role, you'll need to be: A qualified accountant with experience in development finance. Able to work collaboratively with senior professionals, providing financial insights and support. Meticulous with a high level of attention to detail. Proactive in identifying issues and proposing practical solutions. Passionate about contributing to Peabody's mission of delivering more homes. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to progress in their career within the Sales and New Homes team or broader finance functions. You will be supported by a strong team of professionals and an experienced management team, working within a dynamic and ambitious environment. If you're ready to take on this exciting role and contribute to Peabody's financial success, apply today! Here just a few of the benefits for working at Peabody: 30 days' annual holiday plus bank holidays Two additional paid volunteering days each year Flexible benefits scheme, including family friendly benefits and access to a discount portal 4 x salary life assurance Up to 10% pension contribution Are you ready to apply? If you have any questions about this role, please email Talent Specialist, Chloe Singleton at [email protected] Interviews will be taking place week commencing 4th November PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.
Expiry date: 25/10/2024
Development Accountant 9 month FTC
Company
Peabody
Salary
£55,000
Job Type
Full-time
Location
Westminster Bridge Road, Greater London
Our Commitments
Living Wage Employer
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Building Diverse Workforces
Climate Conscious
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About us
We're at a particularly exciting point in our story: Catalyst joined the Peabody Group as a subsidiary on 1 April 2022, and should fully merge in April 2023.
The new organisation will be responsible for 104,000 homes, with 220,000 residents across London and the South East of England. By joining together, we’ll go further and faster with our plans to improve our services, invest in our homes and communities and create innovative solutions to the challenges of carbon consumption and building safety.
If you join us you'll be part of something special: fulfilling your ambitions and working with people who truly care. We offer great opportunities to develop and grow and a range of flexible benefits. You'll also have the chance to work with colleagues who want to help people make the most of their lives. We need talented employees who want to make a difference. If this sounds like you we can’t wait to meet you.
Metrics we Are Proud of
4000+
Employees paid the Real or London Living Wage
38%
of our board members are women
20%
Social value weighting in procurement activities
Benefits
Mental Health
Free, confidential assistance programme for 24/7 phone counselling, legal advice, and referral for therapy.
Health and Wellness
Annual allowance to spend on health benefits e.g. gym memberships, cycle-to-work scheme and dental insurance
Giving Back
We also offer payroll giving to charity and you can take two working days to volunteer in the community.
Flexible Working
We're happy to talk flexible working, including part-time, compressed hours or from home.
Learning & Development
Multiple opportunities for L&D, including mentoring, career coaching, apprenticeships or e-learning
Support
We have a team of employee supporters, who can help you access information, support and guidance
Our Commitments
Living Wage Employer
Disability Confident
Hiring Local
Building Diverse Workforces
Climate Conscious
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