Accounts Assistant

Overview

Our Finance teams don’t just process numbers; they collect vital information which informs decisions and drives our business. As such, they are at the heart of our commerciality. Reporting to the Accountant, you will support the Finance team in ensuring the monthly management accounts are completed to meet required deadlines.

• Assist and ensure accurate and timely payments and accounts are appropriately serviced
• Own & reconcile the bank account/ cash book, including writing and banking cheques
• Maintenance & reconciliation of petty cash
• Verifying the accuracy of invoices and other accounting documents or records
• Salary inputs: expenses, mileage and commissions
• Update and maintain accounting journals, ledgers and other records detailing financial transactions (e.g., disbursements, expense vouchers, receipts, accounts payable)
• Monthly/Quarterly/Annual Returns
• Ensure accurate accounting for VAT, subcontractors tax and CITB payments as appropriate
• Assist in ad hoc projects, tasks and reports as and when required

• Excellent attention to detail
• Possibly training for accounting qualification or wishing to commence studying
• Able to work to tight deadlines
• Strong reconciliation, mathematical and organisational skills

Our Company and Benefits
We’ve been nationally recognised as a 5 star house builder since 2010 for supplying high-quality homes for all generations. That’s more than any other major house builder. 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

Our Benefits Are Fit To Measure

Private medical cover and other benefits include private healthcare access, an annual health assessment, pension schemes with employer contributions, and other lifestyle benefits to support your wellbeing and financial security.

So much more… From death in service, paid volunteer and study leave, enhanced family friendly policies to a share buying scheme, we have an incredible range of additional benefits.